This program of “the basics” will guide everyone from the amateur cook to our self-proclaimed home gourmets. Starting with essential knife skills, our chefs will help you learn to be comfortable and confident in the kitchen.
Welcome to The Chef Upstairs’ Culinary 101 Program!
This program of “the basics” will guide everyone from the amateur cook to our self-proclaimed home gourmets. Starting with essential knife skills, our chefs will help you learn to be comfortable and confident in the kitchen.
Using easy-to-prepare recipes and basic cooking techniques, you’ll learn about the importance of advance preparation to save you time and reduce stress in the kitchen.
Our class topics are Knife Skills, Stocks, Soups and Sauces, Italian Essentials and Butchery of Fish and Chicken - join 1 or all 4!
Knife Skills
Recipes:
Our talented chefs prepare outstanding menus using fresh, local, ingredients; pairing each course with the perfect wines (or a healthy smoothie for the kids!); and teach you the skills to duplicate the same experience at home.
The Chef Upstairs features an intimate dining experience with amazing chefs & spectacular food. Whether it's a cooking class or special event, you'll find our chefs' passion for food and fun makes every occasion memorable.
Imagine being part of an intimate event at a private dining venue, surrounded by great friends, family or colleagues. Your group assists a fabulous chef in preparing an outstanding menu that is paired with wonderful wines. At the end of your event, you will have the skill, tricks and confidence to duplicate the same experience at home!
The preparing of many cuisines is enhanced solely by a very sharp knife, bring along your favourite and learn how to use and to sharpen .
Join us for a hands-on knife sharpening class with Lewis Robinson as he teaches you the fundamentals of knife sharpening
We start by reviewing knife designs, we select materials, then we move right up to proper heat treating and adding the finishing touches to make your own beautiful one of a kind knife. At the end of the day, not only will you leave with a knife, but you’ll have some great memories and a ton of l...
Specific Teaching Goals: Proper knife skills
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