If there’s one skill that will genuinely transform your time in the kitchen, it’s knife skills. Not a fancy gadget, not a new recipe, not a different pan, just the ability to hold, use and look after a knife properly. And yet it’s the one thing most home cooks have never actually been taught.

That’s exactly why our Knife Skills Class is one of our most popular classes here at The Avenue Cookery School and why people leave wondering why they didn’t do it sooner 🔪

What Actually Happens in the Class?

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine (bottomless, naturally) and eased into what we promise is a fun, relaxed, and genuinely eye-opening three hours.

Your chef will kick things off with an in-depth yet entertaining demonstration, covering everything from the different types of knives and how to look after them, to the proper techniques for slicing, peeling, chopping, puréeing, julienning, chiffonading, concassing and segmenting. Don’t worry if some of those words are new to you, that’s exactly what we’re here for!

Then it’s your turn. You’ll pick up the knives yourself and put everything into practice, with our friendly chefs right there beside you to correct your technique, answer your questions and cheer you on. The menu has been carefully designed so that every dish requires a different set of knife techniques, meaning by the end of the class you’ll have genuinely practised the full range.

While you are prepping the dishes, the chefs will do the cooking so you can focus on what you are there to learn – knife skills! At the end you can sit back, pour another glass of wine, and enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared with your own two hands. It’s a pretty satisfying feeling.

What Will You Actually Learn?

By the end of the class you’ll walk away knowing how to:

• Slice, chop, dice and peel with confidence
• Use the correct grip and technique for each type of knife
• Sharpen and look after your knives at home
• Work through food prep quickly and resourcefully
• Make your food look as good as it tastes

These aren’t just skills for the classroom, they’re skills you’ll use every single time you cook at home, for the rest of your life. With practise you will have the speed and finesse of a pro.

What Our Students Say

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our recent guests had to say:

The Katto Special Bundle – Something a Little Extra

Fancy going home with a professional knife to match your new professional skills? We’ve teamed up with @katto_kitchen to offer an exclusive bundle: our Knife Skills Class plus a top-of-the-range Katto Walnut Chef’s Knife for just £205 –  saving you £80 on the RRP of £285. Simply select the add-on at checkout.

You can also add a Horl Knife Sharpener to collect on the night, because there’s no point having great technique if your knives aren’t sharp!

Who Is It For?

Absolutely everyone. Whether you’re a complete beginner who’s been hacking at onions with the wrong knife for years, or a confident home cook who wants to tighten up their technique, this class will give you something valuable. It’s a brilliant date night, a great gift, and a genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon or evening in London.

The class runs for 3 hours, includes bottomless wine, all equipment, recipe booklets emailed after the class, and of course that three-course meal at the end. It’s open to adults of all abilities and you can book as an individual, a couple, or a group.

Ready to Sharpen Up?

If you’ve been meaning to properly learn knife skills in London, stop putting it off. Book your spot here and come and spend an evening with us, we guarantee you’ll leave a sharper cook. Literally.