Knife Skills and Cooking Techniques

This one day course is designed to make you feel more confident about your knife skills. You will be taught how to use and sharpen knives and which is the correct knife for which job. Once you have spent some time chopping and slicing you will start to go over some of the basic techniques that every cook should know in order to make their food taste much better. e.g. how to sweat vegetables and brown meat, how much seasoning to use and the best way to make use of herbs. Dishes covered on the course may include:
 
Joint a Chicken
Coq au Vin
Burmese Chicken Salad
Fillet a Round Fish
Chargrilled Trout with Salsa Verde
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:

The recipes made on this course contain the following: NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS*
Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.

*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 9.30am and the class will begin at 9.45am. The class will be finished by 3.30pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
Please view the Short Course Terms and Conditions.

This one day course is designed to make you feel more confident about your knife skills. You will be taught how to use and sharpen knives and which is the correct knife for which job. Once you have spent some time chopping and slicing you will start to go over some of the basic techniques that every cook should know in order to make their food taste much better. e.g. how to sweat vegetables and brown meat, how much seasoning to use and the best way to make use of herbs. Dishes covered on the course may include:
 
Joint a Chicken
Coq au Vin
Burmese Chicken Salad
Fillet a Round Fish
Chargrilled Trout with Salsa Verde
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:

The recipes made on this course contain the following: NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS*
Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.

*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 9.30am and the class will begin at 9.45am. The class will be finished by 3.30pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
Please view the Short Course Terms and Conditions.

Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes

Knife Skills and Cooking Techniques

£215.00

Saturday 17th January 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm


Sharpen your kitchen confidence with our Knife Skills and Cooking Techniques Class. This hands-on day will teach you how to handle your knives safely and effectively - from chopping and slicing to filleting and jointing. You’ll also pick up essential cooking skills that make all the difference, like seasoning, browning, and using herbs for maximum flavour. By the end of the day, you’ll feel more skilled, efficient, and ready to cook like a pro at home.