Chef Jesse brings experience from Los Angeles restaurant kitchens to engaging hands-on cooking experiences in Baltimore. His background includes executive chef leadership and training in fresh pasta, with particular expertise in handmade pasta, gnocchi, cheese making and New American cuisine. From lemon-ricotta ravioli to dumplings and sushi, Chef Jesse focuses on practical techniques guests can confidently recreate at home. With experience in both culinary instruction and private dining, he brings an approachable teaching style and restaurant-level knowledge to every class.
Chef Highlights
Press Mentions: Featured on TLC's Best in Chow and won my episode
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Learn to season rice and roll your own sushi in a fun, hands-on session.
Discover the craft behind great sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jesse. This session covers the fundamentals that make sushi so rewarding to prepare, from handling the rice to rolling and slicing with confidence, all in a relaxed and approachable setting.
You will start by rinsing, cooking and seasoning sushi rice before rolling a spicy tuna maki with cucumber and a fresh garden vegetable roll with avocado and carrot. Alongside, you will prepare a crisp cucumber sunomono dressed in rice vinegar and sesame, then finish the class by baking a buttery matcha shortbread for dessert. Reserve your spot today.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll
With tuna, spicy mayonnaise, cucumber, sushi rice and nori
Garden Vegetable Sushi Roll
With avocado, cucumber, carrot, sushi rice and nori
Cucumber Sunomono
With cucumber, rice vinegar, sesame, sugar and salt
Matcha Shortbread
With butter, flour, sugar and matcha
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Jesse brings experience from Los Angeles restaurant kitchens to engaging hands-on cooking experiences in Baltimore. His background includes executive chef leadership and training in fresh pasta, with particular expertise in handmade pasta, gnocchi, cheese making and New American cuisine. From lemon-ricotta ravioli to dumplings and sushi, Chef Jesse focuses on practical techniques guests can confidently recreate at home. With experience in both culinary instruction and private dining, he brings an approachable teaching style and restaurant-level knowledge to every class.
Chef Highlights
Press Mentions: Featured on TLC's Best in Chow and won my episode
Chef Jesse brings years of professional culinary experience, creativity and a passion for teaching to the kitchen. His engaging, hands-on approach makes professional techniques accessible and enjoyable while helping newby's build confidence and explore new flavors and skills.
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