Knife Skills

Nothing can change the way you cook more than learning essential knife skills. Mastering basic knife skills is one of the most essential parts of cooking. Learning knife skills will make you a better and safer cook.

Ever wonder how those chefs on TV chop so fast and uniformly? Want to learn how to correctly hold a knife and make simple specific cuts that recipes ask for? Bring one or two of your kitchen knives to class and your instructor will show you how!

Knife Skills Class is offered by The Chinese Lady. No matter your level of comfort in a kitchen, I can teach you how to make nearly anything during my private, personalized cooking class! All classes are hands-on and are absolutely perfect for individuals and small groups.

Basic knife skills are important, whether a veteran cook or a beginner, everyone can use some basic training with kitchen knives. Class includes demonstration by one of our chef instructors, Andrew Schmidt, followed by practical skills of various cuts of fruits and vegetables, herbs and garlic.

In this instruction-forward event, we’ll teach you to slice, dice, chiffonade, supreme, and julienne like a pro. You'll learn the techniques to help you hold your knife correctly, what to look for in a good blade, and instruct on an array of techniques that are essential to evenly cooked.