Knife Skills

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 hone; how to use your honing steel.

The knife is the chef's most important tool! The class will start with a lecture about knives, how they're made, how to sharpen them and what the different types are used for. The class will then go to work practicing the basic cuts, large & small dice, batonettes,

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. 

Knife Skill class is offered by Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom is the best culinary school in Los Angeles. Chef Eric teaches hands-on cooking classes and gives you a technical education as a European-trained professional chef.

One of our most popular classes! Learn the skills to chop, mince, dice, chiffonade, proper knife care and maintenance, honing versus sharpening and much more! Our chef will teach you proper techniques to help make your prep time less demanding and safer.