Cook with Confidence: Knife Skills
Date: Wednesday 20th January
Times: 6pm - 8pm | Chef: Lily Benbow
Build confidence with one of the most useful skills in the kitchen in this practical, hands-on evening at the Food Hub Cookery School.
The course will be led by Lily Benbow, an experienced private chef and founder of Noble Prawn. A graduate of both Dublin’s College of Catering and the renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, Lily has cooked professionally across East Anglia and Europe.
Lily will guide you through using a chef’s knife safely and effectively—from holding and sharpening your knife to chopping, slicing, dicing and preparing a range of everyday ingredients.
You’ll practise a variety of classic cuts while learning to work more efficiently, safely and confidently. The ingredients prepared during the evening will then be used to create a simple seasonal dish, helping you put your new skills into practice straight away.
During the course you’ll learn:
How to hold and use a chef’s knife correctly
Basic knife safety
How to sharpen and care for your knives
Slicing, dicing and chopping techniques
Preparing onions, herbs and vegetables
Basic julienne, dice and chiffonade cuts
How to work more efficiently when preparing food
Suitable for complete beginners and anyone looking to improve their basic kitchen skills, this is a relaxed and practical evening designed to make everyday cooking quicker, easier and more enjoyable.
The course includes all ingredients and equipment, recipe notes and refreshments throughout the evening.
A relaxed, hands-on evening cookery course at The Food Hub, Suffolk.
Your booking includes all ingredients and equipment, practical and demonstration cookery sessions, recipes, and refreshments during the evening.
Suitable for all abilities. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.
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