Sushi chef at work

Est. 2005  ·  Solihull, West Midlands

Premium Private
Sushi Lessons

Nari & Yoshie's Japanese Sushi School

An intimate, hands-on experience in the art of authentic Japanese sushi — taught by experts with over 20 years of professional teaching.

20+

Years Teaching Professional Chefs

2,000+

Students Taught Since 2005

Max 4

Students Per Class · 2 Instructors

Our Story

A Lifelong Passion for
Authentic Japanese Cuisine

Nari and Yoshie have been sharing their passion for authentic Japanese cuisine since 2005. With over 30 years in the Japanese food business and 20 years training professional chefs across Europe, they bring unmatched expertise to every class.

Their teaching philosophy is simple: professional-grade instruction in a warm, relaxed setting. Classes take place in their spacious home kitchen in Solihull, West Midlands — creating an intimate atmosphere where you can truly immerse yourself in the art of sushi.

Operating since 2005

Narihito Matsunaga (Nari)

Instructor

Narihito Matsunaga

"Nari"

From Sendai City to the world stage — Nari's career spans London restaurant management, major UK food production for Waitrose, Sainsbury's and M&S, and building a network of 41 restaurants across Europe and the Middle East.

Yoshie Matsunaga

Instructor

Yoshie Matsunaga

"Yoshie"

With nearly a decade of management experience at Japan's leading sushi and restaurant chains, Yoshie brings professional-grade culinary mastery and a heartfelt passion for teaching to every class.

The Experience

What's Included in Every Class

Everything you need for a complete, immersive sushi experience — included as standard.

2 Qualified Instructors

Guided by both Nari and Yoshie throughout the entire session.

Take-Home Sushi Tray

A handcrafted 3-person sushi tray to take home and enjoy.

Post-Lesson PDF Guide

A comprehensive recipe and technique guide sent after your class.

Dietary Customisation

Fully adaptable to your dietary requirements and preferences.

Ingredient Sourcing Advice

Expert tips on where to find authentic Japanese ingredients near you.

Traditional Eating Methods

Learn the authentic Japanese way to appreciate and eat sushi.

Tamagoyaki Demonstration

Live demo of the classic Japanese sushi omelette technique.

2.5–3 Hours of Hands-On Learning

Plenty of time to learn, practise, and enjoy the full experience.

Where We Teach

Two Exceptional Settings

One in the heart of England, one in the heart of Japan.

Group sushi class Now Open  ·  Summer Season (Apr–Oct)

Solihull, West Midlands

United Kingdom

41 Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LN, West Midlands

~10 miles from Birmingham  ·  ~110 miles from London

Saturdays & Sundays  ·  1:00 PM start

Osaka Dotonbori canal
Coming 2027  ·  Winter Season (Nov–Mar)

Osaka, Japan

Japan

Starting in 2027, we'll be offering exclusive winter courses in Osaka — the culinary heart of Japan. An extraordinary opportunity to learn authentic sushi in its homeland. Limited spaces. More details coming soon.

Availability

Upcoming Class Dates

Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 1:00 PM. Each session lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.

July 2026

Solihull, UK — Sushi courses in Solihull, UK will conclude at the end of September 2026. Classes in Solihull will resume from May 2027.

Osaka, Japan — From November 2026 to March 2027, classes will be held in Osaka, Japan. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Click any date to open the booking form  ·  Custom dates available on request

Pricing

Transparent Pricing

All prices include instruction, ingredients, a take-home sushi tray, and your post-lesson PDF guide. No hidden extras.

Solo

1 Guest

£260

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Duo

2 Guests

£320

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Trio

3 Guests

£420

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Group

4 Guests

£480

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Get in Touch

Book Your Class

Ready to begin your sushi journey? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact Details

Email

contact.sushi.school@gmail.com

Phone

07931 778 199

Address

41 Moat Lane, Solihull
B91 2LN, West Midlands, UK

Classes

Saturdays & Sundays  ·  1:00 PM

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