Over two decades of wisdom
and experience
The first official sushi championship will take place in the Czech Republic. Our goal is to share over 20 years of experience in Japanese gastronomy and sushi with younger generations of chefs and to promote awareness of Japanese cuisine in the Czech and Slovak Republics.
Competition
A maximum of 12 selected participants will compete in the only sushi competition in the heart of Europe.
The winner qualifies for the World Sushi Cup in Tokyo, Japan 2027
Participation and qualification requirements
• Entry fee: The entry fee is €100 or 2500 CZK.
• Costs: Participants cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
• Participation conditions: A minimum of five years of experience as a sushi chef and certification from the World Sushi Skills Institute is required.
Certification options:
• If you do not have the required certification, you can obtain it by attending a masterclass organized by the World Sushi Skills Institute on March 31, 2027. The fee for attending the masterclass is €399 or 9900 CZK.
• If you already have the certification, you can upgrade it to Black Belt certification for €399 or 9900 CZK.
From March 31, 2027, to April 2, 2027, over three intensive days, the EDOMAE competition will take place on the first day, April 1, 2027, and the creativity competition on the second day, April 2, 2027.
Contestants from the Czech Republic and Slovakia will participate.
The winner will fly to Tokyo, Japan, where they will compete for the title at the World Sushi Cup.
Organizers
Marek Hora
Richard Tomáš
Tomáš Lysý
Ambassador of Japanese cuisine
Co-owner of the restaurant YAMAYA
Michelin-starred chef of the restaurant YAMATO
WORLD SUSHI CHAMPION 2022
Founder of the company
HORECA Asian Food
chef
Commissioners
Mr. Hirotoshi Ogawa
Alon Than
Vladimir Pak
President of Sushi School Narita Representative Director of Sushido General Incorporated Association
MICHELIN STAR & WORLD SUSHI CHAMPION 2015
MICHELIN STAR & WORLD SUSHI CHAMPION 2017
Sponsors
Contact for sponsors: info@czechandslovaksushicup.com
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Hotel & accommodation
The Czech and Slovak Sushi Cup will be held in Prague, specifically in Prague 10 Malešice. The entire seminar and competition will take place on the premises of the gastronomy school SOU GASTRONOMIE.
U Krbu 45/521, 108 00 Prague 10 – Malešice www.ssgukrbu.cz
Contestants cover all costs associated with transport and accommodation themselves.
We recommend accommodation at the DON GIOVANNI HOTEL PRAGUE **** .
The hotel is located near the school, approx. 6 minutes by taxi. 15 minutes by public transport or on foot.
www.hotelgiovanni.cz