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Discover knife skills classes in NYC. From beginner knife skills to advanced techniques, learn how to chop, dice, and slice like a professional chef and elevate your cooking game to new heights.

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Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn the essential knife skills needed to make cooking at home a breeze with Chef Paul at Miette. From choosing the right knives to mastering slicing, dicing, and chopping techniques, you'll be able to prepare a delicious menu of bruschetta, roast chicken, vegetables, and potatoes with confidence. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your culinary skills!

(469) Beginner 13 and older

Knife Skills

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 63 N 3rd St , Brooklyn, NY

Learn essential knife techniques and safe kitchen practices at The Brooklyn Kitchen. This hands-on class covers everything from selecting and storing ingredients to honing and sharpening your knives. Plus, this is a chance to enjoy a delicious snack while you sharpen your culinary skills.

(734) Beginner 16 and older

Knife Skills 101

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Master the art of knife skills with Home Cooking New York. Learn how to choose, store, sharpen, hold, and use this essential kitchen tool. Plus, take home a sharpening stone and enjoy a delicious meal made from your expertly chopped ingredients.

(2011) Beginner 16 and older
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Six Basic Cooking Techniques

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Sharpen your culinary skills and enhance your kitchen knowledge with this hands-on cooking class at Home Cooking New York. Learn essential techniques such as knife skills, cooking meat to perfection, making flavorful pan sauces, roasting vegetables, blanching green vegetables, and cooking leafy greens. Join us for an immersive cooking experience that will elevate your culinary expertise.

(2011) Beginner 16 and older

Knife Skills

Abigail's Kitchen @ 193 Henry St, New York, NY

Master the art of slicing and dicing like a pro! Discover the essential techniques for efficient, safe, and speedy knife skills in the kitchen. Unlock the secrets to sharpening, honing, and removing that stubborn garlic smell from your fingers. Put your skills to the test with a delicious couscous salad and caramelized pears.

(407) All levels 21 and older

Culinary Boot Camp Level I: For Beginner Cooks

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Learn essential culinary skills and gain confidence in the kitchen with this hands-on beginner's course at Home Cooking New York. Explore knife skills, vegetable techniques, poultry butchering, pan sauces, and more over six weeks. Elevate your cooking game and explore a world of delicious possibilities!

(2011) Beginner 16 and older
$750

6 sessions

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Culinary Boot Camp Level II: For Amateur Cooks

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Take your culinary skills to the next level with this hands-on, skills-based series at Home Cooking New York. Gain confidence in advanced techniques and learn to create delicious recipes like Classic Minestrone with Herb Pistou and Crispy-Skinned Fish with Fresh Green Herb Sauce. Join our Culinary Boot Camp for Amateur Cooks and become a pro in the kitchen!

(2011) Advanced 16 and older
$750

6 sessions

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Culinary Boot Camp: 5-Day Summer Intensive

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Master the art of cooking with Home Cooking New York's Culinary Boot Camp. This 5-day summer intensive will equip you with essential culinary techniques, from knife skills to pan sauces. Join us for a hands-on experience that will leave you confident in the kitchen and ready to create delicious meals.

(2011) All levels 16 and older

Culinary Boot Camp: 5-Day Summer Intensive (Vegetarian)

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Expand your culinary repertoire and master the art of vegetarian cooking with this 5-day intensive course. Gain confidence in the kitchen as you learn essential techniques and explore global flavors, from Mediterranean to Indian cuisine. Enroll now and embark on a plant-forward culinary adventure.

(2011) All levels 16 and older

Cooking with Wine for Two People (Gluten-free / BYOB)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Explore the art of cooking with wine as you indulge in a delicious menu featuring dishes like salmon en papillote, bacon & leek risotto, and red wine poached pears. This experience is perfect for a special date night or an evening out with friends. Don't miss the chance to elevate your culinary skills with the star ingredient - wine.

(2196) All levels 21 and older
$195
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Culinary Boot Camp: Vegetarian Cooking Techniques

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Master the art of vegetarian cooking with this hands-on, skills-based series that will teach you essential preparation techniques and creative recipes using vegetables, legumes, grains, and eggs. Ideal for vegetarians and anyone looking to expand their plant-based cooking repertoire.

(2011) All levels 16 and older
$625

5 sessions

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Easy Home Cooked Meals

Karen Lee Cooking @ 142 W End Ave, New York, NY

Explore a delectable menu featuring black bean soup, salmon cakes, cous cous salad, a seasonal side, and lemon pound cake with lemon glaze at Karen Lee Cooking. Discover the art of easy home-cooked meals with the option to customize for a gluten-free experience. Don't forget to bring your own wine!

(65) All levels 18 and older
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Knife Skills: A Foundation Class

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

You'll become familiar with julienne techniques, chopping and slicing vegetables, mincing herbs and supreming citrus with a clean and safe technique. Get firsthand experience by using what you've learned to prepare a delicious meal! Learn to cook the following: Young carrot soup with ginger Free range roasted Cornish hens Roasted medly of peppers, onions, and potatoes Wilted kale, apples, and walnut salad Orange mango sorbet with citrus wedges...

(469) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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Six Basic Cooking Techniques (Vegetarian Version)

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

After you’ve tackled these fundamental cooking techniques, there is no limit to the variation of plant-based meals you can make. Knife Skills Cooking Legumes (preparing and highly-seasoning chickpeas, white + black beans, and lentils) Preparing Grains (polenta, farro, quinoa, and rice) Roasting Vegetables (roasted seasonal vegetables; roasted chickpeas) Blanching Green Vegetables (garlicky broccoli rabe) Cooking Leafy...

(2011) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Parent-Teen Basic Knife Skills

Purple Kale Kitchenworks @ 250 44th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the Spider Walk and other effective knife techniques in this unique Basic Knife Skills course at Purple Kale Kitchenworks. Discover the secrets to sharpening your knives and find the cutting board's Sweet Spot. Develop speed, balance, and flow with personalized instruction from chef/owner Ronna Welsh.

(2) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250
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Knife Skills Fundamentals: The Winter Menu

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Here’s a Greenmarket-friendly winter menu that will help you become familiar with julienne techniques, chopping and slicing vegetables, mincing herbs and supreming citrus. Get firsthand experience by using what you’ve learned to prepare a delicious meal! The soup, vegetable dish, salad and dessert are all vegetarian.Creamy Potato and Leek Soup  Roasted Lemon Free-Range Organic Chicken Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Parsley and Thyme ...

(469) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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Knife Skills (Adult)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Do you need a little extra confidence in the kitchen? Learning to master knife skills is the essential ingredient! Join us for a knife-skills-therapy session that will reinstate you as the boss of your kitchen.  From chopping and mincing to slicing and dicing, we'll prove that knife skills aren't just for professionals. Practice your newly learned skills as you whip up the freshest Salsa, Jalapeno Lime Mayo Dipping Sauce and Sweet Potato Fries....

(2196) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Professional Knife Skills

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 1033 6th Ave, New York, NY

The same basic cutting techniques are used by all the master chefs across the globe. Knowing how to use kitchen knives safely and competently can lead to greater ease and joy in the kitchen as well as allowing you to expand your culinary repertoire. Join us for this two-hour hands-on class with Chef Maria as she leads you through the basics of using knives like a professional chef. Your new skillset will then be put into play preparing Salsa Fresca...

(1739) All levels 21 and older
No upcoming schedules

Advanced Knife Skills: Introduction to Butchery at Home

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

What's the difference between a filleting knife and a boning knife? Do you really need a cleaver? Poultry shears? A little knowledge goes a long way and saves a lot of money.  Each student will learn how to bone out a chicken, fillet a fish, and French a rack of lamb.  Dinner will be served. Local beer and wine is served with every class.

(407) Advanced 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$132.91
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Knife Skills 101

City Cooking West End @ 625 W 57th St, New York, NY

Join us to build one of the most important skills in the kitchen – how to properly handle a knife. You’ll learn about the different types of kitchen knives (and when to use them), the most useful techniques, and how to maintain your knives, all while enjoying the food you prepare.  Our professional chefs will guide you through every technique and provide guidance from years of restaurant cooking. Stop fumbling through recipes and learn...

(145) All levels 18 and older
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Reviews for Knife Skills Classes in NYC

Knife Skills Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 7,768 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Six Basic Cooking Techniques

    Reviewed by Christine P. on 3/17/2024
    Erica is amazing! wonderful teacher, learned so much! Food was delicious!
  • Culinary Boot Camp Level I: For Beginner Cooks

    Reviewed by Jaylan T. on 2/25/2024
    This non-cook learned (and cooked!) so many deliecious dishes. Many myths de-bunked, many great tips. Engaging and ultra-experienced Chef Jennifer. Signed up for the second round!
  • Knife Skills 101

    Anonymous review on 2/17/2024
    We learned so many useful skills, and we're looking forward to applying them in our cooking at home. Chef Erica was a great teacher, very knowledgeable, and she's hilarious, which is a nice bonus!
  • Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2024
    My friend and I tried our first class at Miette, a level 1 knife skills class, and had no idea about all of the things we didn't know! Not only did we learn fundamental knife cuts, but also mind-blowing knife maintenance and care. The 12-person class size allowed us all to get engaged doing the cutting and we each received personalized attention from Chef Paul before capping it off with a delicious meal cooked using the fruits of our labor.
  • Six Basic Cooking Techniques

    Reviewed by Wills R. on 2/5/2024
    Great class! Highly recommend!
  • Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Stacy C. on 1/28/2024
    This class was very through and detailed from knife care, appropriate length size, and technique. Chef Paul was very kind and professional. He answered many of our questions pertaining to knife skills and cooking process. The pacing was great and the class size was perfect (8). Chef Paul also discussed the quality of ingredients and cooking style playing a crucial part in learning to cook. I look forward to attending another of his classes very soon!
  • Six Basic Cooking Techniques

    Reviewed by Inessa N. on 1/13/2024
    Me and my son had a wonderful experience learning new things in the kitchen, instructor was very fun and helpful great dishes presentation and very warm atmosphere great class for beginning or intermediate level cooking
  • Six Basic Cooking Techniques

    Anonymous review on 12/19/2023
    Was amazing learned cutting techniques . Was nervous to use a sharp knife but instructor was attentive to those who had problems handling knifes
  • Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Brandon L. on 12/17/2023
    Great intro to knife skills and we also learned a number of other techniques beyond just the knife skills as we prepared our food. Would take another course from this chef without hesitation.
  • Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Suzannah C. on 12/17/2023
    We really enjoyed the class. Our knife skills definitely improved as did our cooking knowledge. It was a wonderful class with a delicious ending. Well worth the money and time.

Discover the Best Knife Skills Classes in NYC

When was the last time you cooked a meal for yourself? What if you could cook like a chef and enjoy it? Learning knife skills is a great start to upping your kitchen (and therefore eating) game. 

People have been making knives for most of history, all the way back to the days of hunting and gathering. They looked a little different, but they ultimately did the same thing: separated meat and prepared other types of foods to make them easier and more enjoyable to eat. 

When knives with metal blades came around in the Romano-British period (43 AD to the fall of the Roman Empire), they were a luxury. Rich people dined with metal cutlery, but most of the time their guests did not. That wasn’t because knives weren’t around. In fact, men and women carried knives around for other tasks. Over time, other eating utensils became more widely used (the spoon is one of the earliest eating utensils, and forks have a scandalous history). Pocket knives remain a staple, and larger knives are often used in hunting and fishing communities.

Knives are sharp objects generally used to cut items like consumable goods and meats. They’re categorized as cutlery, and as such, means you need to learn solid safety practices as you learn knife skills. 

Having knife skills includes knowing how to: 

  • Grip a knife correctly
  • Hold food securely to avoid cutting yourself when using knives
  • Use the correct cutting and knife terminology
  • Take care of your knives, for example sharpening and honing them
  • Stabilize your cutting board to eliminate sliding on the countertops as you’re cutting

There are many types of cutting you’ll learn about as well. From the basic chopping and dicing to a more advanced chiffonade or julienne, it’s a good idea to learn what the cuts are called to accurately read recipes.

Why You Should Learn Knife Skills in NYC

Learning to cook is a good skill for every adult to have. NYC offers a vast array of restaurants and takeout because of the size and diversity of the city. That being said, cooking can be a valuable skill in “the city that never sleeps.” 

For one, there are plenty of markets where you can purchase fresh foods. Many New Yorkers walk or take public transportation, which means being able to purchase fresh ingredients from a wide variety of places is helpful for small shopping trips. 

NY residents tend to work long hours, which can make cooking feel cumbersome, like another job. When you learn how to use knives, and other cooking skills, preparing a nice meal after a long day could be a good way to slow down and do self-care. Not to mention, homemade food makes you feel good when you eat it. 

If you’re looking for a career change, NYC is a great place to learn knife skills. Nearly every restaurant job, whether you want to be a chef or own a food truck, requires you to know how to use the tools of the trade. 

In-Person Knife Skills Classes & Schools in NYC

New York City is an awesome place to learn and practice knife skills. Little Italy in Lower Manhattan is home to a great little cooking school called Miette. It’s clever because in French “miette” means little crumb and the school is located inside the restaurant Tartine, meaning “slice of bread.” 

During Miette’s Knife Skills: The Fundamentals course, you’ll learn skills through making a tasty meal. Start by making an appetizer of tomato bruschetta, through a roasted chicken dish with roasted potatoes, and finish with an apple tarte fine. You’ll chop, dice, and slice through each menu item and enjoy the meal together at the end of class. Chef Paul will demonstrate knife basics like how to choose and take care of your cooking knives. 

Knife Skills 101 by Home Cooking NY is a basics course beginners won’t want to miss. In their SoHo Manhattan location, Home Cooking NY teaches the basics of how to grip and sharpen your knives. During class, you’ll practice with an 8-inch chef’s knife— or bring your own knife, if you prefer. When you’re done you’ll get to keep the knife sharpening stone you learned how to use in class and enjoy a hot meal with your peers.

Home Cooking NY also offers a Six Basic Cooking Techniques course. Knife skills are an important topic. In addition, you’ll learn about how to cook meat, make pan sauces, roast vegetables, and blanch green veggies. The class culminates in a delicious meal of pan-roasted chicken, roasted potatoes with seasonal vegetables and chicken gravy, paired with string beans and a lemon gremolata. 

If you’re looking for a knife skills class that teaches you about ingredients, The Brooklyn Kitchen in Sunset Park offers Knife Skills. The chef will teach you about knives, how to shop for the best ingredients, use them to create fresh flavors in your food, and how to store them the proper way. One perk of The Brooklyn Kitchen is that they’re aware of allergies and will ensure you’re safe in their kitchen while you’re learning. All you have to do is tell them your allergies when you register and they’ll work with you to make sure the kitchen is free from the allergen. 

Want to take your partner on a date? How about an Italian Date Night cooking class? CocuSocial Cooking Classes provides this fun activity for couples looking to have fun in the kitchen together (bookings have to be made in pairs). Chef Jerry will guide you through the knife skills and cooking processes step-by-step and you’ll get to enjoy your homemade meal at the end of the night. This class doesn’t require previous experience. You’ll have a good time whether you love cooking, you’re starting out, or simply want to try something new with your partner.

If you’re looking for an adventurous cooking class for a solo experience, or for you and a friend, CocuSocial Cooking Classes offers a Steamed Bao Buns class. You’ll learn to make the dough for the buns first, allowing it time to prove as you prepare the filling. There are ground beef and vegan filling options. To top off the meal, you’ll create a Siopao dipping sauce before enjoying the fruits of your labor. 

Virtual Knife Skills Classes & Schools

Learning to use knives requires working with your hands. But sometimes you may not be able to find a class that interests you. The good news is that there are plenty of online knife skills classes available. Taking an online class can be convenient, too, because you won’t have to worry about traffic, or being overwhelmed by learning a new skill around other people. You’ll also have the benefit of working in your own familiar spaces and likely have more special topics classes to choose from. 

Learning remotely generally means you’ll have to provide your own equipment and materials, although many courses ship ingredients right to your home. If you have dietary restrictions or specific food preferences, it can be nice to have a little more control over your ingredients and learning environment. 

To get a feel for the basics, consider courses like Knife Skills 101 (Online) by Taste Buds Kitchen. During this course, you’ll slice, dice, and mince your way to confidence in the kitchen. You’ll make salsa with tortilla chips, sweet potato fries, and jalapeno lime dipping sauce to enjoy after class. 

To prepare, you’ll need to stock up on the ingredients. When you register, you’ll receive a list that tells you what you need, the quantities, and the recipes. Even though the course is virtual, you’ll still be learning and practicing the skills during class. 

Looking for a little more advanced class to put your skills to use? Try Argentinian Cooking Online #2 with Mirta by The League of Kitchens. This exciting and culturally rich cooking class will take you on a journey through an Argentine delicacy. Learn to make skirt steak with chimichurri sauce using Mirta’s family recipe. Practice your knife skills on the roasted potatoes, fresh herbs, and vegetable salad. When you get done with class, you’ll love eating your perfectly cooked steak and well-cut side dishes. 

After you register, they’ll send you an ingredients list and the kitchen tools you’ll need to be able to participate in class. All you have to do when you’ve purchased the ingredients is show up for class ready to learn and enjoy yourself. 

Private Group Knife Skills Classes in NYC

Do you want to provide a knife skills class as a fun team-building event for your business or organization? Or maybe a cooking class where everyone can learn to make a dish together? CourseHorse has live online knife skills classes for private groups

During this 60-minute Virtual Knife Skills Workshop, cooks of all experience levels will learn and enjoy themselves. Beginners will learn new skills, while advanced cooks will learn to be more efficient in the kitchen. 


In order to prepare for class, you’ll need to pick up a few basic kitchen items like a chef’s knife, cutting board, and vegetable peeler, as well as a variety of fresh vegetables. Don’t worry, when you register for class, you’ll get a list of what each participant needs to stock up in advance. 

When you sign up for a course like this through CourseHorse, there are a few key benefits you’ll want to know about. For one, there’s no booking fee. The only additional cost will be if you want to add customization to the workshop like games or an extra expert. 

After you book, you’ll receive confirmation within 24 hours. That’s a nice feature if you’re expensing the group or getting reimbursed, especially since the course can support up to 500 participants. 

Even if you don’t know exactly how many people will attend, you can always book with the minimum of ten participants and update the roster later. While CourseHorse recommends Zoom for the video platform, they’re able to accommodate others if your company has a preference. 

If you have questions or would like to request a demo, simply reach out to the CourseHorse team via the contact form on the website to get connected with someone who can help.

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