Culinary Knife Lessons
Did you know learning to use your chefs knife correctly can improve the quality and the flavor of the food your prepping?
Learn new skills or improve your existing ones, our lessons will help boost your confidence in the kitchen, improve your cooking and help build your speed too!
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We will provide you with a class knife and cutting board as well as items to cut. approximate time for the lesson is 45 mins. to 60 mins
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Appointments are required, lessons are held between:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
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10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Every other Sunday of the month 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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We can currently host 3 person maximum, we apologize for any inconvenience.
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Spots do fill up so be sure to call or text for availability (408) 568-9861
Knife Skills... $40.00 (Per Person)
In this lesson you will learn the following:
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Knife safety and proper handling -
organization
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Cutting techniques
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Cutting herbs for maximum flavor
You will get a recipe card to take and try at home at the end of the lesson, remember practice is key!
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Sharpening Lessons
We are more than happy to introduce you to the age old art of sharpening.
Though it is disappearing today with the more common use of modern technology, hand sharpening is still a vital skill that can make your life just that much easier. ​
Lessons are held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday Mornings and Evenings. Appointments are required.
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We encourage you to ask any questions you may have before or during the lesson, we will provide you with a class knife or tool and the necessary sharpener but your more than welcome to bring your own. Please let us know if you plan to bring your own knives. We Will also provide you with some reference materials to take home.
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Terms and conditions:
Must be 18 or older, sign the liability waiver before lessons begin, payment is due before the lesson starts, payments are non refundable. if you must cancel please try your best to do so at least 24 hours ahead. Appointments will be held for 20 mins after your scheduled time after this it will be automatically canceled, you are more than welcome to reschedule at no additional cost.
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Knife Sharpening... $35.00 ( per person)
Time approximately: 45 mins.
Learn the basic but most important elements of sharpening your knives using whetstones. After this class you will have a strong foundation to build on and be able to confidently sharpen your knives at home.
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Items used in this lesson:
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220-400 Grit whetstone
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1000 Grit Whetstone
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4000-5000 Grit Whetstone
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Garden Tools... $30.00 (per person)
Time approximately: 30 mins
Learn to sharpen the following Garden tools:
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Pruning shears
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Loppers
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Garden Hoe
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Shovels
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Items used in this lesson:
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Bastard files
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400/600 grit Diamond File
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Knife Sharpening 2... $45.00
(per person)
Time approximately: 50 mins
Continue your knife sharpening experience with higher grit stones, Intro to finely honing and polishing your edges, learning how to use a leather strop for an ultra sharp finish and learn how to sharpen and finish serrated knives.
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Items Used in This Lesson:
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5000-10000 Grit Whetstone
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Leather Strop
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Sharpening Single Bevel... $50.00
(Per person)
Time approximately : Approximately 60 mins
Learn how to sharpen chisel grind or traditional Japanese knives that have a single bevel, this differs greatly from sharpening other knives in just about every way.
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Items Used in This Lesson:
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1000 grit whetstone
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2000 grit whetstone
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4000 grit whetstone
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8000 grit whetstone
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Knife Sharpening 3... $225.00
Time approximately : Over Several Lessons
For those who want to do it all, Learn the following advanced techniques:
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Chip Repair
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Thinning
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Tip Repair
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Micro beveling
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Stone Lapping
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Items Used in This Lesson:
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120-220 Grit Whetstone
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Water Wheel
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1000-20000 Grit Whetstone
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Lapping stone
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Sanding belt
