Sushi Making Class in Sofia with Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev

Explore Japanese cooking with a sushi making class in Sofia led by Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev. In a professional culinary setting, you will progress from understanding the ingredients to turning them into sushi yourself, with hands-on cutting, shaping, rolling and tasting. Choose an Adventico voucher for yourself or someone who wants more than a cooking demonstration: practical techniques they can use in their own kitchen.

Japanese techniques you can put into practice

The class introduces the processes behind authentic sushi and the precision involved in making it. You will discover how the individual stages work together and develop the knowledge needed to prepare different types of sushi independently. The aim is to build confidence through understanding and practice, rather than simply copying a demonstrated recipe.

Part of the class focuses on making light, crisp tempura. You will receive guidance on preparing the batter and learn why accurate temperature control matters to the finished result. This helps you connect the way you work with the texture you want to achieve.

Rice: the foundation of good sushi

Rice receives particular attention because it is a fundamental part of sushi. You will learn how to choose a suitable variety and work through the stages of washing, cooking and seasoning it. The class explains how to achieve the structure and characteristic stickiness required in Japanese recipes.

This knowledge helps you see rice as more than just another ingredient. It provides the foundation for shaping the sushi and bringing the finished pieces together. You will follow its preparation as a sequence of practical steps that you can repeat after the class.

Working with ingredients, fish and sushi rolls

During the practical session, you will work with fresh, carefully selected ingredients. You will practise shaping and rolling sushi, paying attention to precision, evenness and how well each roll holds together. You will cut, shape, taste and make adjustments, gaining a feel for the process and greater control over each stage.

The training also covers the basic principles of handling sushi fish safely and correctly. You will be introduced to preparation and filleting, maintaining hygienic working conditions and proper storage. These topics form part of a practical understanding of ingredient quality and responsible food preparation.

The aim is for you to leave with useful skills you can apply straight away: making your own sushi set, recognising quality ingredients and using professional techniques more confidently in your home kitchen.

Meet your instructor: Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev

Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev plays an active role in Bulgaria's culinary scene. Although he trained as a lawyer, his interest in gastronomy began at an early age. Today, he teaches amateur cooks and develops projects involving tasting dinners and culinary events.

His work also includes national and international initiatives concerned with food quality. As a board member of the Association for Affordable and Quality Food and a representative in SAFE Food Advocacy Europe, he has direct insight into the standards and requirements that shape food safety and quality.

His television and radio appearances have made him a recognisable culinary expert. As a teacher, he combines a professional approach with structured explanations and attention to detail. He presents information clearly, step by step and with a practical focus, helping you understand the techniques well enough to use them beyond the class itself.

Hands-on cooking, not just a demonstration

Every participant takes an active part in preparing the food. The format recreates a real working kitchen, including its pace and particular demands, so you should be ready to carry out the tasks set by the chef throughout the session. The class is recommended for people with an interest in cooking who want to get involved and learn by doing.

The advertised duration is three hours. The actual finishing time depends on the participants' pace, and the class may run longer. Allow for this possibility when planning the rest of your day.

An alcoholic drink is served only at the end, once the dishes are finished and participants begin tasting what they have made. Alcohol is not served during the cooking itself, helping everyone stay focused and maintain a safe working environment.

What your participation includes

• A place for one person on a cooking class with Chef Nemigenchev.
• Everything needed for the class.
• A copy of the recipes prepared during the session.
• An apron.
• Mineral water, coffee or tea.
• A certificate of completion and a small gift.

Location, group size and minimum age

The class takes place in Sofia, in a group with other participants you may not know beforehand. You must be at least 18 years old to take part.

A minimum of six participants is required for the class to run, and each session can accommodate no more than twelve. The voucher covers one person, while the teaching takes place in a group.

Schedule and arranging your participation

Classes are held throughout the year on scheduled dates. The announced upcoming sessions are:

• 15 December 2026 at 17:00.
• 30 January 2027 at 17:00.
• 18 February 2027 at 17:00.

Participation requests require at least 24 hours' notice before the start. Buying a voucher does not by itself confirm a place on a particular date. Your attendance must be arranged and confirmed in line with the schedule and the conditions for the group session to run.

The provider's published policy allows free cancellation up to 120 hours before the class starts. This is a separate deadline from the minimum notice required to request a place. It is the provider's condition for the service and does not automatically constitute a general cancellation term for an Adventico voucher.

Give a new skill with an Adventico voucher

Choose a voucher for this sushi making class in Sofia for someone who loves Japanese food and prefers to learn through experience. Or treat yourself and turn your curiosity about sushi into structured knowledge, hands-on practice and greater confidence in the kitchen. The voucher offers the opportunity to take part; it is not an immediately confirmed booking.