The Sushi
Experience.

Welcome to The Sushi Experience with Antonio De Gracia. This is not a cookery class. It is a masterclass with a chef who has spent thirty-seven years perfecting his craft in some of the world’s finest kitchens and who is now bringing every bit of that expertise into a kitchen in Hagley.

Hands-on. Intimate. Unlike anything else in the West Midlands.

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An Immersive Sushi Experience

Step into an intimate kitchen at East at West One, where the experience begins with a Japanese-inspired cocktail or a perfectly chilled Asahi beer. From the moment you arrive, this is less about observation and more about immersion.

Then, Antonio takes over.

With over three decades of experience in some of the world’s most respected kitchens, he guides you through the true foundations of sushi-making, not shortcuts, but the techniques that define authenticity. You’ll learn how to prepare sushi rice with precision, how to select and handle sushi-grade fish with confidence, and how to craft maki and nigiri by hand, just as it’s done in professional kitchens.

Along the way, you’ll be introduced to something far rarer, Antonio’s signature sashimi cut. A technique refined over thirty-seven years, shared only within this experience, and not found anywhere else.

This is hands-on, considered, and deeply personal. And at the end of it all, you’ll sit down to enjoy the sushi you’ve created, a reflection of new skills, guided by true mastery.

join us Every Saturday 3:00-5:00pm

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designed for those who want to learn sushi the right way

Set in an intimate, welcoming environment, the experience is as much about enjoyment as it is about learning. It’s ideal for a wide range of occasions, bringing people together through something unique, interactive, and memorable.

Perfect for:

Corporate team building and client entertaining
Groups of friends looking for something different
Couples seeking a shared experience
Birthday celebrations and special occasions
Budding chefs and food enthusiasts
Private group bookings and exclusive sessions

all for £50.00 per person (£40 for vegetarians)

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What You’ll Create

During the experience, you’ll create a selection of classic sushi dishes that showcase the foundations of authentic Japanese cuisine.

Discover the dishes you’ll be creating with Antonio…

California roll
Temaki
Spicy Tuna Roll
Maki

The Chef Behind the Experience

Chef Antonio De Gracia brings Filipino heritage and thirty-seven years of Japanese culinary mastery to every session. Trained by a Japanese master chef in 1987, his career has taken him from Miyako at the Hyatt Regency Dubai to award-winning restaurants across the UK. He holds an AA Rosette and multiple Golden Chopstick Awards, including Best Restaurant in England.

At East at West One in Hagley, Antonio leads a kitchen where every dish reflects that same dedication to precision and craft. The Sushi Experience is an extension of that, a rare opportunity to learn directly from a chef of this calibre, in an intimate setting, in the heart of the West Midlands.

"When you make something with your own hands and sit down to eat it with the people you came with — that's what food is for. Sushi is an art, but it's not precious. It belongs at every table."

Antonio-De-Gracia

Included in Your Experience

From the moment you arrive, everything is set up for an experience that feels both welcoming and memorable. You’ll be greeted with a complimentary drink, along with your own chef’s hat and apron, a small but fun nod to stepping into the role for the session.

At the end of the experience, how you enjoy your creations is entirely up to you. You’re welcome to stay, relax, and dine in the restaurant, perhaps with another drink or two, or you can choose to take everything away and enjoy it at home.