The chef's knife is the single most important tool in the kitchen, yet knowing how to properly use it is a skill many home cooks overlook. Failing to hone this invaluable skill becomes a barrier to good cooking since poor knife skills make prep work feel like a horrible chore. A dull blade poses not only a hazard, but also compromises the integrity of everything you make. I am committed to dispelling any apprehensions surrounding the use of a sharp chef's knife through safe and simple exercises. Embrace knife proficiency, for it instills not only confidence, but also a newfound eagerness to explore the realms of cooking.
Class Length
3.5 hours
Skills Learned & Practiced
- a basic knife kit - what you need and what you don't
- proper knife grip and placement of both hands
- common knife cuts and when/why they are used
- strategically understanding the size to cut ingredients
- safely and effectively breaking down different-sized vegetables
- how to build confidence and speed
- the importance of mise en place
- basics of keeping your knives sharp
Price
- $175.00 per person (minimum 2 people)
- Contact me for 3+ people for a reduced group rate (or a one-on-one rate)
- Includes class, food, up to 30 mins of travel & set-up/clean-up time
- Plus 5% GST
Practice Recipe Examples
Moroccan Vegetable Stew, Ratatouille, Spanish Pisto (Vegetable Stew), Indian Pav Bhaji, Tabbouleh, Minnestrone Soup, Peruvian Shrimp Salad. Dishes to be determined upon booking.
