Hands-On Class - Advanced Knife Skills: German vs. Japanese

Saturday, November 15th:  4pm-5:30 pm

$75 per person (Hands-on) limited to 14 students.

Includes a Miyabi Tungsten Sharpening Steel ($80 value)

This advances class skips over material presented in the Zwilling Basic Knife Skills Class.  This class in only for students who have attended that class in previous years or earlier in the day.  Click here for details on the Basic Knife Skills class. 

Elevate your culinary skills with our new Advanced Knife Skills Class, where we explore the artistry and functionality of German and Japanese cutlery. Discover the key differences between these two knife cultures and learn when, why, and how to use each blade to achieve perfect cuts.

What You’ll Learn:

· A refresher on basic knife skills with a focus on precision and efficiency.

· Advanced techniques, including fine garnish work to elevate your plating.

· Hands-on practice with up to six ZWILLING and MIYABI knife series, including the exceptional Kramer Carbon and Kramer Damascus blades.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence or are an experienced cook wanting to master new techniques, this class is designed to help you up your game in the kitchen.

Information about Chef Bernard Janssen  

Bernard Janssen currently serves as Executive Chef and Culinary Program Manager for ZWILLING J.A. Henckels. Originally from The Netherlands, Bernard has over twenty years of culinary experience working as Executive Chef in restaurants and cooking schools internationally. He travelled Europe to host trainings and demos for the Zwilling Group. Bernard’s cooking style specializes in inventive flavor combinations with a flair for creating beautiful plate presentations. Using this expertise, he often writes original recipes for retail partners and travels across the country for product trainings, trade shows, retail and cooking events supporting all premium brands falling under the ZWILLING J.A. Henckels umbrella like; Staub, Demeyere, and Miyabi.  

Book below or feel free to call 434-977-2665 to book during business hours.

Please note cooking classes are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.  Please verify scheduling availability before booking.  Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to be standing for the majority of the class.

This advances class skips over material presented in the Zwilling Basic Knife Skills Class.  This class in only for students who have attended that class in previous years or earlier in the day.  Click here for details on the Basic Knife Skills class. 

NOTE: Only enter 1 name per participant slot below.
For this class each slot hold 1 person unlike our traditional classes that can fit 2 people per booking.