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Michael Jan Rathgeber may be best described as a pioneer of non-Japanese descent in the Montreal sushi scene. After having perfected technique and understanding under the influence of a number of top chefs, chef Michael now offers a catering service whereby all tableware is provided, & shares his 13 years experience, passion and knowledge in the form of workshops and demonstrations.

He has appeared on numerous television shows and has been written about in many magazines and newspapers. He also travels extensively to spear-head the latest trends. His integrity and reputation has allowed him access to such a discerning clientel for VIP events as Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz.






Mr. Rathgeber has also attended the Sushi Academy of California in Venice Beach, CA. Chef Michael also offers an international consulting service for any establishment (hotel, restaurant or cruise ship) wishing to set up a sushi bar and train their staff.

My art : sushi
My passion : to amaze you!

Michaël Jan Rathgeber
Master Sushi Chef





Instructor and lecturer for the ITHQ for 5 years
(Institute of Hotel Management & Tourism of Quebec)

Instructor and lecturer for the Académie Culinaire du Québec for 9 years

Instructor for L'Échalote Verte of Saint-Lambert

On-demand private teacher

Internship at the Sushi Academy of California (teacher-training)

2 years of intensive training with a japanese sushi chef

Numerous articles and appearances in tv shows
Fluent in french, english and spanish
Sushi chef involved in catering Tom Cruise's 40th anniversary in
Los Angeles, June 2002
Sushi chef involved in Penelope Cruz's visit in Montreal, July 2003




The " Dans ma caméra " show at TVA, May 2003

The " Cultivés et bien élevés " show at Télé-Québec, March 2003

Cooking show with Jean Soulard at Canal-Vie, February 2003

Météo-Média, May 2002

The " Ciel mon Pinard " show, February 2000





Le Devoir, May 2003
Style de vie, May 2003
Le Devoir, April 2000

Femme Plus, September 2000

Luxuria, October 2000

Le monde des affaires, May 1999

Femme d'aujourd'hui, November 1999

Plaisir de vivre, 1999


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