Knife Skills Classes in NYC, New York

Everything you ever need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using the most important tool in the kitchen. We will have 8-inch chef's knives for you to practice on, but you are also welcome to bring your own knife. And so you have something to cook with all your expertly chopped ingredients, we'll also make: Vegetable Minestrone...

No need to bring anything but your hunger for good food, your thirst for knowledge! The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro.  We discuss which knives you really need how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety what it means to sharpen versus...

Learning to use a sharp knife properly and safely is essential to good cooking. You’ll prepare your meals in half the time as you effectively master knife techniques for mincing, dicing, slicing and more. You’ll learn how to select and care for your knives as well as how to sharpen and hone them along with your skills. A satisfying, seasonal vegan...

The same basic cutting techniques are used by all the master chefs across the globe. Knowing how to use kitchen knives safely and competently can lead to greater ease and joy in the kitchen as well as allowing you to expand your culinary repertoire. Join us for this two-hour hands-on class with Chef Grant as he leads you through the basics of using...

Being comfortable and skillful with a knife can change the way you cook. Knife skills are a confidence booster and will lead to more productive time spent in the kitchen. Chef Shaya will break down everything you need to know in detail, from knife anatomy and selection to how to hold a knife, sharpening, and many cutting and slicing techniques.

Learn to slice, dice, chop and chiffonade in this EXTREMELY hands-on (and hopefully fingers on) intensive training. Cooks of all levels will benefit from this fundamental course.  This includes two drinks AFTER we put the knives away, and a light meal made with the veggies you've cut!

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)...

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder and less safe than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well...

Do you need a little extra confidence in the kitchen? Learning to master knife skills is the essential ingredient! Join us for a knife-skills-therapy session that will reinstate you as the boss of your kitchen.  From chopping and mincing to slicing and dicing, we'll prove that knife skills aren't just for professionals. Practice your newly learned...

Join us to build one of the most important skills in the kitchen – how to properly handle a knife. You’ll learn about the different types of kitchen knives (and when to use them), the most useful techniques, and how to maintain your knives, all while enjoying the food you prepare.  Our professional chefs will guide you through every technique...

You'll become familiar with julienne techniques, chopping and slicing vegetables, mincing herbs and supreming citrus with a clean and safe technique. Get firsthand experience by using what you've learned to prepare a delicious meal! Learn to cook the following: Creamy Potato and Scallion Soup Roasted Free-Range Chicken  Roasted Carrots and...

After you’ve tackled these fundamental cooking techniques, there is no limit to the variation of plant-based meals you can make. Knife Skills Cooking Legumes (preparing and highly-seasoning chickpeas, white + black beans, and lentils) Preparing Grains (polenta, farro, quinoa, and rice) Roasting Vegetables (roasted seasonal vegetables;...

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen. We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your own home kitchen. Each 3-hour class meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks, beginning...

Tired of takeout? Do you want to eat healthier by eating in more and dining out less? But, you can barely boil water? Then join Executive Chef John Scoff as he expertly guides you through basic cooking techniques alongside other beginners. You will discover the joy of cooking as you build your culinary skills in this fun, yum and nurturing environment....

Experience the thrill of making your very own sushi, using our unique interactive teaching method. Eat well, gain a fantastic new skill and learn more about sushi then you ever thought possible.   This class teaches all the skills needed to make maki sushi- rolls, including: How to make sushi rice Where to buy the best sushi fish in NYC...