A well-honed knife and well-honed knife skills are the two most important tools to make your meal prep time a joy, not a chore. Join Orange Tree's knife sharpener and cutlery nerd Keith to get the most out of your blades. 

After an introduction to the proper grip and cutting techniques, you will get to practice on a variety of produce. Learn how to slice, dice, mince, and julienne your way to kitchen success.

Students will receive a voucher for a free knife sharpening on one knife, as well as a 15% discount on all cutlery on the night of class. 

Light Snacks will be provided. Expect to be standing for most of the duration of the class.

Demonstration/Participation

Ages 18 and over

In this class you will learn how to prepare mille feuille (i.e. a thousand leaves, aka puff pastry). Since making the dough takes more than 2 hours, you will roll out dough that Chef Pierre has prepared ahead of time, bake, make pastry cream, and assemble a dessert masterpiece to eat in class or take home.

Demonstration and hands-on

Ages 18 and up

Chef Joel will demonstrate these dishes that you can make at home to impress all your guests. Roasted asparagus and basil soup with lemony goat cheese mousse; Potato primavera (sautéed potatoes with creamy garlic, spring onion and manchego cheese sauce); Minted lamb, beef and mushroom cutlets with roasted red peppers and honeyed feta. Come hungry.

Demonstration

Ages 18 and up

Chef Joel will demonstrate these dishes that you can make at home to impress all your guests. Roasted asparagus and basil soup with lemony goat cheese mousse; Potato primavera (sautéed potatoes with creamy garlic, spring onion and manchego cheese sauce); Minted lamb, beef and mushroom cutlets with roasted red peppers and honeyed feta. Come hungry.

Demonstration

Ages 18 and up