Est. 2005 · Solihull, West Midlands
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
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
Instructor
"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.
Instructor
"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
Everything you need for a complete, immersive sushi experience — included as standard.
Guided by both Nari and Yoshie throughout the entire session.
A handcrafted 3-person sushi tray to take home and enjoy.
A comprehensive recipe and technique guide sent after your class.
Fully adaptable to your dietary requirements and preferences.
Expert tips on where to find authentic Japanese ingredients near you.
Learn the authentic Japanese way to appreciate and eat sushi.
Live demo of the classic Japanese sushi omelette technique.
Plenty of time to learn, practise, and enjoy the full experience.
Where We Teach
One in the heart of England, one in the heart of Japan.
Now Open · Summer Season (Apr–Oct)
United Kingdom
41 Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LN, West Midlands
~10 miles from Birmingham · ~110 miles from London
Saturdays & Sundays · 1:00 PM start
Coming 2027 · Winter Season (Jan–Mar)
Japan
Meeting point: Higashikishiwada Station (JR Hanwa Line)
About 20 min by the Kansai-kūkō Kaisoku (Airport Rapid) from Kansai Airport
A short 10-minute walk to our home, where your private lesson takes place
Availability
Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 1:00 PM. Each session lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.
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 January 2027 to March 2027, classes will be held in Osaka, Japan. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Osaka Availability Please indicate your preferred dates within Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2027 (excluding Feb 1–21) via the contact form. I will confirm final availability by reply.
Click any date to open the booking form · Custom dates available on request
Pricing
All prices are in British Pounds (GBP, £) and include instruction, ingredients, a take-home sushi tray, and your post-lesson PDF guide. No hidden extras.
Pricing and course content in Osaka are identical to Solihull (taught in English). Due to space constraints, the Osaka course is available for 1 or 2 guests only — Trio and Group courses are not offered in Osaka.
Applies to both Solihull and Osaka courses:
Get in Touch
Ready to begin your sushi journey? We'd love to hear from you.
desk@private-sushischool.com
Phone
07931 778 199
Address
41 Moat Lane, Solihull
B91 2LN, West Midlands, UK
Classes — Solihull, UK
Saturdays & Sundays · 1:00 PM
Classes — Osaka, Japan
Class times to be arranged by email
Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm your booking.
No obligation · Response within 24 hours