Beginner Workshop

Introduction to Sushi & Building Trust Through Craft

Duration: 2 Hours
Level: Beginner
Ideal For: First-time customers, food lovers, home cooks

Workshop Content

  1. Welcome & Umai Box Story (15 min)

    • Umai Box philosophy and values

    • Transparency, hygiene, and care in sushi-making

  2. Sushi Fundamentals (25 min)

    • What sushi really is

    • Types of sushi: nigiri, maki, sashimi

    • Ingredient quality, freshness, and safety basics

  3. Live Demonstration (30 min)

    • Sushi rice preparation

    • Hygiene and knife safety

    • Basic roll and nigiri demonstration

  4. Hands-On Practice (30 min)

    • Participants prepare their own sushi

    • Guided rolling, shaping, and presentation

  5. Tasting & Flavor Understanding (10 min)

    • Taste freshly prepared sushi

    • Learn balance of texture and flavor

  6. Q&A + Trust Talk (10 min)

    • Ingredient sourcing and preparation standards

  7. Closing & Takeaway (10 min)

    • Summary of learnings

Note:

Participants can take home the sushi dishes they prepared during the workshop.