{"product_id":"sep-13-2026-4-00pm-knife-skills-101-hands-on","title":"SEP 13 2026 4:00PM: Knife Skills 101 - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster the blade and transform your cooking with our premier \u003cstrong\u003ehands-on knife skills class\u003c\/strong\u003e led by \u003cstrong\u003eChef Melissa Pelkey-Hass\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every great cook knows that precision and confidence with a knife are the fundamental building blocks of exceptional cooking. This class is designed specifically to sharpen your abilities and demystify the most important tool in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Chef Melissa’s expert guidance, you will learn the \"insider secrets\" to working more efficiently and safely. We’ll move beyond the basics, teaching you the mechanics of the perfect slice, dice, and julienne. You will put your new skills to immediate use in our professional kitchen, gaining the muscle memory needed to elevate your home meal prep from a chore to a craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper Knife Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain confidence by learning the correct grip and handling for maximum control and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice over 10 foundational cuts, including \u003cstrong\u003echiffonade, dice, and julienne\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Selection \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover how to choose the right blade for any task and learn professional methods for sharpening, cleaning, and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Right Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand the differences between wood, plastic, and composite cutting boards to protect your blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We provide all necessary knives, but you are welcome to bring your own chef's knife to practice with a familiar tool. A light meal will be served during class, with \u003cstrong\u003egluten-free and vegetarian options\u003c\/strong\u003e available.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSunday, September 14th - 4:00pm-7:00pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":51135750996004,"sku":"TS-92f59c","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/8cbdf54a-49c6-4255-a6f7-4732956dd6df.png?v=1784736235","url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/products\/sep-13-2026-4-00pm-knife-skills-101-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}