07-31-2025 Knife Skills 101
Knife Skills 101 Class - with Chef Joe Mele
Class Description:
Get ready for holiday entertaining. Holidays should be filled with fun in the kitchen, not a trip to the emergency room - so take this chance to hone your knife skills!
Have you ever wanted to finally learn how to properly hold a knife, dice an onion, slice carrots, mince garlic, and do all of those basic culinary tasks SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY??? Well this is the class for you. You will learn Basic knife handling, hand placement, various cutting techniques and some simple food preparations made with all of the ingredients that you used in our class.
Whether your new to the kitchen or a home cook who would like to update their skills, this is the perfect class for you!
Menu:
- Fresh Cut French Fries
- Garden Fresh Pasta
- BYOB beer or wine
Location: Cookshop Plus Kitchen - 60 LaSalle Rd, West Hartford Center
Date: Thursday July 31st, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
What To Expect: Great cooking is about more than recipes - it's about techniques. In our classes you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
- Classes are capped at 10 students to provide intimate learning environment
- You will get to enjoy the food you prepare
- Students receive a 20%* off in-store purchases the day of class
- Book another class on the day of your class and recieve a 10% discount
Details:
Class Type: Hands On - Roll up your sleeves and get ready to chop, mix and knead your way through each recipe. Our classes are open to all skill levels
Skill Level: Entry / Intermediate
Age: 21+ - This class has been designed for adults
Seats: Seating available - You will be standing for the majority of the class
Small Classes: Get all of the personal attention and guidance you need thanks to capped class size, where you will work individually & part of a team.
Learn from the best: Our instructors are teachers and chefs—they have a wealth of experience and love sharing their knowledge.
Reserve Your Seat: You can add this class to your cart and proceed to Check Out, or you can call the store on 860 461 0667 to book over the phone.
Things To Know:
- Class runs 2.5 - 3 hours (unless otherwise stated)
- We ask you try and arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the classes scheduled start time, this helps us begin on time.
- This hands-on class is limited to 10 students
- You will be standing and working for most of the class
- Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
- We will contact you a few days prior to your class as a reminder
If you have any questions, you can contact the store on 860-461-0667 or email us at info@cookshopplus.com
Cookshop Plus classes & recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the above class outline, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy or dietry requirments, please give us a call before signing up / purchasing before a class. Adjustments cannot be made during class.
*Discount does not apply to discount / Sale stock, Gift Cards.
Please read the Cookshop Plus Class Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy - Booking this class implies agreement to policy