A Spontaneous Sushi Workshop Evening for a Small Group of Young People.

Since last year, I had wanted to organize a sushi workshop for a small group of young people. Because of my pregnancy, I decided to put the idea on hold until last week. And honestly, it turned out to be a very successful evening. In this blog post, I’d love to share how this small-scale event came together. Who knows, it might be a fun idea for your birthday party, family reunion, or another special occasion.

1. Get your target group excited

   Tell your target group that you will soon be organizing a sushi workshop and ask whether they would like to be contacted when the event takes place.

   
   

2. Find a sushi chef and choose a date

   We happen to have a sushi chef in the family, but you can also find various at-home sushi chefs through Google. Or you could perfect your own sushi-making skills. The important thing is to know who will lead the sushi workshop and when. Once that is arranged, you can move on to step

   
   

3. Invite people

   Send an invitation to everyone who showed interest during step 1. If you want to keep the workshop cozy, keep it to a maximum of 10 people. Give them a deadline to let you know whether they will attend. I invited 9 young people one week before the event, knowing that 5 would definitely come. For a less spontaneous event, send the invitation a month in advance.

   
   

4. Inform your sushi chef how many people to expect

   Once the deadline has passed, let your sushi chef know how many people are actually coming and share any dietary preferences.

   
   

5. Prepare the evening

   If all goes well, your chef will bring all the necessary supplies and give instructions on how to prepare the tables or kitchen workspace. If you receive a supply list, make sure you buy everything on time and in sufficient amounts, including drinks.

   
   

6. Be the contact person during the workshop

   Be available to answer questions and offer guidance while the guests are working. In the meantime, take some fun photos and videos.

   
   

7. Feedback and goodbye

   After the workshop, ask for feedback about their experience and whether they have any suggestions for future workshops or a follow-up sushi workshop.

   
   

   Thank your guests for coming and, if possible, send them home with some leftover sushi as a small memory of the workshop.