About Me

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Welcome to Petit Roll – A Cosy Corner for Japanese Home Cooking 

Hello and welcome!Japanese cookery tutor standing in her kitchen

Hello, I’m Madoka — founder of Petit Roll, passionate home cook, and your guide on this journey into the heart of everyday Japanese food, based in Medway, Kent.

I was born and raised in Kyoto, in a home where the kitchen was always full of life. I didn’t learn to cook by standing next to my mum with a recipe book — but I was surrounded by her incredible home-cooked meals, made from scratch and shared with everyone around us. My dad was a baker, and the scent of fresh bread from his bakery—Petit Roll—still lives in my memory.

Our home was a place where food didn’t just feed people — it connected them. Neighbours dropped by with vegetables from their gardens or fish they’d caught, and my mum turned those gifts into meals we all shared. That’s where I first saw how food can bring joy, spark conversation, and build community.

That same spirit is at the heart of Petit Roll today.

Petit Roll Is All About

My mission is to help you bring the warmth and joy of Japanese home cooking into your kitchen — no stress, no perfection needed. Whether you’re new to Japanese food or looking to deepen your skills, I’m here to support you with simple, nourishing recipes, practical cooking tips, and plenty of encouragement.

Through my in-person classes, private lessons, Kizuna Kitchen online membership, and made-to-order sushi service for locals, I want you to feel confident and inspired — like you’ve always had a place at the table.

 More Than Just Cooking — A Place to Belong

Petit Roll isn’t just about selling products; it’s about creating a space where Japanese food lovers can learn, share, and grow. Our membership program teaches you how to cook authentic Japanese meals step by step, while our Facebook communities bring together sushi lovers and home cooks who share a love for great food.

Bringing Japanese Home Cooking to You

Petit Roll isn’t just about learning recipes. It’s a welcoming space to connect, share, and grow through food. Whether you’re joining a hands-on class, cooking along with me online, or enjoying freshly made sushi with your family, I’m here to bring the heart of Japanese home cooking into your everyday life.

Thank you for being here — I can’t wait to cook with you.

Madoka
Founder, Petit Roll