Riverside Kitchen

Hands On

This practical skills class is designed to build confidence, efficiency, and precision in the kitchen. You’ll start by learning how knives are made, the different styles and the job of the different styles of knives. You'll learn what to look for when purchasing a knife and how to care for them properly at home. We’ll also cover sharpening in detail, with plenty of time to practice and refine your technique.

From there, it’s all about doing. You’ll put your new skills to work preparing a seasonal meal, giving you the chance to practice a wide range of cuts and techniques. The menu is a surprise, keeping the focus firmly on skill-building rather than recipes, but trust us, it will be delicious! By the end of the class, you’ll move more confidently and efficiently at the bench, with knife skills that translate straight into everyday cooking. Once the work is done, you’ll gather at the table to enjoy a well-earned glass of wine and the perfectly prepared meal you’ve created with your new skills!

Three beverages are included; additional drinks are available for purchase.

Dietary Information: With advance notice, this class is suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians and vegans as well as people who need gluten-free, dairy-free, shellfish-free, and egg-free dietary accommodations. This class is not suitable for people with nut-free dietary needs.

Cancellations: We begin preparing for our classes several days in advance. If you are unable to make it, please give us plenty of notice. If the cancellation is received more than 72hrs before the class you will be offered a gift voucher to use at a later date. If the cancellation is received less than 72hrs before the class, we will be unable to offer a refund or a gift voucher.

Minimum Numbers: In the unlikely event that we do not have at least eight people wanting to attend a class we may choose to reschedule the class to another date. You will be offered a full refund or a gift voucher if the new date does not suit.