Kitchen Basics-Knife Skills

It's the most important culinary skill you can learn!

Sharpen your skills in this essential hands-on class designed to build confidence and control in the kitchen. Students will learn the fundamentals of proper knife handling, safety, and maintenance, then dive into core techniques such as slicing, dicing, mincing, and chiffonade. Practice on a variety of vegetables, herbs, and aromatics as you gain precision and speed. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up, this class lays the groundwork for smarter, safer, and more efficient cooking.

Menu:

• Knife Skills 101: The Fundamentals

Proper grip, stance, and safety

How to sharpen and care for your knife

Classic cuts: julienne, batonnet, dice (small, medium, large), mince

• Vegetable Cutting Basics

Practicing with onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, peppers, zucchini

Techniques: slicing, dicing, bias cuts, chiffonade

• Herb & Aromatics

Mincing garlic, shallots, onions

Chiffonade of basil, parsley, mint

Tips for reducing bruising and preserving freshness

Menu: Soup of Chef's Choice!

*Price is per person*

Your purchase includes:

• One seat in the class

• Recipes, which will be emailed at the end of class

• Live step-by-step cooking instruction

Classes are approximately 2 hours

Price is per person, and unfortunately, Sawyer is limited in its ability to register multiple adults for a single class. So if you'd like to register another adult for this class, you must sign them up as your child. Simply choose "ADD CHILD” and enter your guests name and a birthday. This will allow you to register another participant. Price is per person, so it will add the additional cost for the seat. Or you can have your guest(s) create an account and register themselves separately.

We apologize for the inconvenience. However, be sure to indicate any allergies for yourself or your guest(s) when you signup. If you have any issues, please email us at [email protected] or call 703-433-1909 press 1.

Parking in Ballston Quarter parking lot is recommended. Park on level 4 or 5, then proceed to Mall level 3.

Must be 21+ to drink alcoholic beverages.

ALTERNATIVES:

Non-alcoholic drink options available.

Vegetarian, non-dairy and gluten-free substitutions available for every class.

Please make us aware of any accommodations we need to make on your behalf at registration check-out.

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