Sushi Making Fun in the North West
East2West are based in Ramsbottom, Bury. Our fresh, handmade, Sushi and other foods got great comments at 2009's Ramsbottom Food & Wine Festival. Many people told us that our Sushi was much tastier than the supermarket Sushi that they had already tried. They were also very interested in learning how to make their own Sushi.
We have taken the hint and now offer Sushi classes around Manchester, Lancashire & the North West. We come to you so you can learn Sushi making in the comfort of your own home or business space.
Sushi isn't necessarily about raw fish or even raw anything. Sushi is about using rice as a base for a topping or or a wrap for a filling. The other ingredients can be cooked or raw. We personally like raw fish but we also like cooked ingredients. We've also noticed that a lot of people aren't sure about trying raw fish - at least to begin with. So, we've developed a range of Sushi with cooked and cured ingredients as well so that more people can try this tasty and nutritious food.
About Your Teacher
Kiyoko Suzuki Hay is a native Japanese born near Tokyo. Kiyoko is passionate about sharing Japanese food and culture. A 1st Dan in the arts of Kendo (Japanese fencing) as well as Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), literally the Way of writing, and trained in the Japanese healing arts of Shiatsu and Reiki, Kiyoko is knowledgeable about many aspects of Japanese culture.
Kiyoko loved working in restaurants in Japan during her teenage years and was always keen to learn her grandmother and mother's family recipes. Kiyoko's love of food was helped by growing up on a commune which was self sufficient in various foods. These days the commune supplies foods and produce to the local community.
Kiyoko has had a successful career that includes, to date, working in banking and business administration as well as interpreting and teaching English & Japanese language. In offering Japanese food and sushi making courses Kiyoko's career path has come full circle!
Please contact Kiyoko for more information or to book any course.
Tel: 0791-2626-050 or 01706-281008
Email: mail@east2westwellbeing.co.uk
Click Here to go to the "Contact Us Form"
Want to Treat Someone Special?
Gift Vouchers are available for our Sushi courses and all our products.
Who Should Try One of Our Courses??
The courses are suitable for anyone who has an interest in Sushi making - young or old.
The Course Details
East2West provide a range of courses focused on teaching Sushi making and presentation to beginners in a fun and friendly environment. We've summarised the main details of the Courses in the table below.
If you don't see what you want in our range of Courses please let us know - we would be happy to develop a Course with you that matches your own specific requirements. For those looking to add depth and range to their Japanese cooking skills we can also teach about other types of Japanese cuisine including Tempura, Oden, Nabe, Yakitori and Okonomiyake.
Our Courses typically run for 3 hours and take place in your kitchen or chosen venue. We will fit in with your schedule so Courses are available from morning until evening and 7 days a week. We can arrange facilities for you if required (price and location by agreement).
The Main Details of Our Courses
| Course | Content | Where | Participants | Duration (hours) | Cost/Person(£) |
| One-to-One | Sushi Making/Other by Agreement | Your Home/Venue | 1 | 3 | 225 |
| One-to-Two | Sushi Making | Your Home/Venue | 2 | 3 | 175 |
| Three-to-Eight | Sushi Making | Your Home/Venue | 3 to 8 | 3 | 125 |
| More-than-8 |
Sushi Making |
Your/Home/Venue | By Arrangement | By Arrangement | By Arrangement |
| Corporate/Team Building | Sushi Making | Your Venue | By Arrangement | By arrangement | By Arrangement |
Learn the Skills That You Want
The table below shows the range of skills that you can learn in our Sushi Courses, Our Courses are not "off the shelf packages". There are, for sure, core skills and ingredients but our view is that each Course should reflect the specific preferences of the individual customer. Accordingly, the final Course content will be by agreement.
| Choosing & preparing your raw fish | Skinning, boning, slicing - learn how |
| Slicing & preparing toppings & fillings | Includes cooked & raw ingredients |
| How to make various types of Sushi and Sashimi | Includes Hosomaki (thin rolls); Futomaki (fat rolls); Uramaki (inside out rolls), Nigiri-zushi; Inari-zushi |
| How to enhance the flavour | Learn about wasabi and other typical accompaniments |
| Presentation skills | The Japanese eat with the eyes first! |
We Bring the Equipment & Ingredients & Your Sushi Starter Pack
No need to do any shopping - we bring the cooking equipment that you need including knives and chopping boards as well as wipes and aprons to ensure your hygiene. As you can imagine we take your health and wellbeing very seriously - Kiyoko has a Food Safety in Catering Certificate.
We also bring the ingredients which we will then prepare together and you will eat! We will make enough for you to share with friends and/or family after the Course so they can also benefit from your new skills.
Your Sushi Starter Pack
At some stage after we've tidied up and left and you've eaten the Sushi that we prepared together we've no doubt that you'll want to "go it alone" and make some more Sushi on your own. With this in mind we've put together a Sushi starter pack - it's all here - just use your new skills and add your own choice of fillings/toppings!
| How to Manual | Step by Step instructions |
| Rice | Quality Japanese rice suitable for making Sushi |
| Sushi Vinegar | The secret behind the taste of Sushi rice |
| Nori Seaweed | Eat the weed! The nutty tasting dark green stuff that hold the sushi ingredients together. |
| Rolling Mat | Essential tool to make your Sushi rolls |
| Wasabi Paste | Japanese horseradish - a little goes a long way in enhancing the flavour of the Sushi |
| Pickled Ginger | Our home made 100% natural product. The classic Sushi accompaniment. |
Our Courses
One-to-One
This Course provides one to one personal training with Kiyoko in the comfort of your own home.
We recommend this Course for everyone from Sushi beginners to those who want to brush up their existing skills or who now want to broaden their Japanese menu by adding Tempura, Oden, Nabe, Teriyaki, Yakitori, Okonomiyake or other dishes to their repertoire.
This Course makes a perfect gift to yourself or anyone who wants to try something new and different.
One-to-Two
Spread the love and the Sushi! Why not invite a friend or partner to share your lesson with Kiyoko? These courses are surprisingly soothing as well as invigorating.
Three-to-Eight
Sushi making is a fantastic idea for Birthday Parties, Hen Nights, or a fun event with friends and family. This Course is suitable for between 3 to 8 participants.
The relaxed and fun atmosphere make our Sushi Course an ideal event to share with young and old. Get the kids interested in cooking!
More-Than-8
More than 8 apprentice Sushi chefs? Ask us about what we can do.
Corporate & Team Building
We understand the need to build team spirit, to continually challenge ourselves and to develop our skills. There's no reason why this can't be fun! As always we will tailor the event to your requirements.
Both Kiyoko & Stewart have experience of facilitating team building events.
Having a conference? Why not challenge and invigorate your team with a Sushi workshop too? We can fit in around your schedule - lunch time or evening? No problem! Courses can be held in your Hotel Conference facility or at your business premises.
Which team can make the tastiest, best looking, Sushi? Call us and let's find out!
Ready to Begin Your Sushi Making?
Early booking is recommended to ensure the date of your choice. Please contact us to confirm available dates and course details. Our contact details:
T. 01706-281008
M: 0791-2626-050
E: mail@east2westwellbeing.co.uk Click Here to go to the "Contact Us Form"
IMPORTANT: The Business Terms and All the Usual Small Print
Here are our Terms and Conditions. Please read these before you make a booking. Please ask us if anything isn't clear.
East2West Wellbeing Terms and Conditions - Sushi Making Courses
1. Bookings. To guarantee your booking, East2West Wellbeing must receive your payment in full no later than 14 days before the Course. The date & time of your event, the location, the Course content and the number of event participants must be confirmed by us at time of payment.
2. Deposits. No specific date can be guaranteed prior to booking. On our confirming, and your accepting, a specific date a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total due is required to confirm a booking. Payment of the deposit must be received within 7 days of our confirmation.
3. Payments. Payment of Deposits and Balances can be paid by either cheque, PayPal or BACS directly to our business bank account.
Cheque. Payable to Kiyoko Hay. Send to: East2Wellbeing, 12 Heapworth Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9EH
PayPal. E-mail to e2w_wellbeing@yahoo.co.uk (fees extra)
BACS. We will supply East2West Wellbeing Bank Account details on request
4. Cancellations. Cancellations must be received in writing/e-mail and confirmed by us. Cancellations received more than 7 days before the event will be refunded. The refund will be subject to the withholding of the 50% non-refundable deposit (see clause 2).
5. Cancellations. Cancellations received within 7 days of the date of the Course will not be refunded.
6. Safety. East2West Wellbeing will make every effort to ensure your safety during our Courses. Individuals are, however, responsible for their own safety. If any participant is concerned with their ability to safely carry out Course activities (such as the use of knives) this must be notified to the East2West Wellbeing personnel who will then carry out the activity.
7. Liability. East2West Wellbeing will not be liable for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise to any client/Course participant or their property.
8. Insurance. East2West Wellbeing have Public Liability Insurance of 5 million pounds.
Declaration: By confirming a booking with East2West Wellbeing, you confirm that you have read and that you understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions as laid out in this document.
Web: www.east2westwellbeing.co.uk
T: Kiyoko 01706-281008