A mindful cooking workshop for couples - slow, sensory, thoughtful, and inspired by the flow of omakase.

Experience our first ritual - the Chirashi Sushi - guided step by step in a calm, intentional setting designed to help you slow down and reconnect.

Register your interest for future Mindful Maki Workshops

What is a Mindful Maki Workshop?

This is not a standard sushi class.

It is a guided introduction to the Mindful Maki ritual - a slow, sensory cooking experience grounded in real sushi craft and the thoughtful pacing of omakase.

You and your partner will move through the ritual one step at a time, guided gently with mindful cues, quality ingredients, and a structure that encourages presence over perfection.

It is calm.

It is grounding.

It brings you into the moment together.

This workshop lets you experience the ritual as it is meant to be felt - thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully paced.

What You’ll Learn and Do

During the workshop, you and your partner will:

  • Follow the Mindful Maki ritual from start to finish

  • Prepare sushi rice with calm, simple guidance

  • Learn safe, beginner-friendly slicing techniques

  • Create your own Chirashi Sushi in a way that feels expressive and personal

  • Explore shape, balance, colour, and texture without worrying about doing it “right”

  • Slow down, taste, and enjoy the moment you’ve created together

The goal isn’t perfect technique.

It’s presence, curiosity, and the shared act of trying something new.

Our First Ritual - Chirashi Sushi

Our first ritual centres on the Chirashi Sushi - chosen for its balance of simplicity, beauty, and creative freedom.

The flow is inspired by the pacing of omakase: slow, deliberate, thoughtful, and grounded in respect for the craft.

Each step is revealed gradually, card by card, allowing you to move with intention rather than rush to the finish.

And when it comes to creating your bowl, there is no single “correct” way.

The ritual invites you to explore colours, textures, and shapes in a way that feels intuitive and personal.

Premium Ingredients - Thoughtfully Curated

We work with high-quality, fresh sushi ingredients sourced from some of Sydney’s best suppliers, selected with care, intention, and seasonality in mind.

Each workshop features a small, omakase-inspired selection:

  • One premium, familiar ingredient to ground the bowl

  • One or more lesser-known sashimi-grade fish to gently introduce new flavours

  • A chef ’s-choice element inspired by the spirit of omakase - thoughtful, surprising, and chosen to complement the flow of the ritual

This approach brings a sense of discovery without pressure.

It’s not about extravagance or formality - it’s about simple, honest, thoughtfully curated flavour.

What’s Included

  • A guided introduction to the Mindful Maki ritual (exclusive workshop edition)

  • All tools, equipment, and ingredients

  • A curated selection of premium and lesser-known sashimi-grade seafood

  • Seasonal garnishes and Japanese pantry elements

  • A slow, calming cooking experience

  • A self-expressive, lovingly crafted bowl to enjoy together

  • A warm, supportive environment ideal for connection

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is designed for:

  • Couples who want to slow down and reconnect

  • First or early-stage dates who want something meaningful but not intense

  • People who enjoy cooking, creativity, or mindful experiences

  • Anyone who prefers warmth and intention over formality and rush

  • Beginners - no cooking or sushi experience required

If you’re seeking a calm, sensory evening together, this workshop is for you.

Themed Workshops Throughout the Year

Mindful Maki also offers themed workshops - gentle, seasonal editions of our core ritual. These sessions follow the same slow, sensory flow as our Chirashi Sushi workshop, but with Food For Thought prompts and a tone shaped around the occasion.

Our themed workshops are crafted for the moments that matter - Valentines, Date Night, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother's Day and more. Each edition carries its own emotional tone and playful Food For Thought prompts so you can connect in a way that feels right for the occasion.

Different moment, same mindful ritual.

Register interest for our December Christmas-themed workshop

FAQ

  • Not quite. It’s a guided introduction to the Mindful Maki ritual - a slow, sensory experience grounded in sushi craft.

  • No - everything is provided to you.

  • Approximately 2.5 - 3 hrs.

  • No - the ritual is beginner-friendly and guided step by step.

  • We use high-quality, sashimi-grade ingredients sourced from trusted Sydney suppliers. Each session includes one premium, familiar fish plus a lesser-known option - a gentle nod to omakase. Ingredients vary slightly based on seasonality and freshness.

  • There’s no right or wrong here. We’ll guide the foundations of authentic sushi technique, but plating your bowl is meant to be expressive and personal.

  • Yes - the ritual works beautifully for any pair.