Chef's Knives and Cleavers: Knife Skills 101

In this hands-on introduction to Milk Street knife skills, you'll slice, smash and chop your way through some of our favorite recipes. You'll learn how to handle a Western chef's knife, a Chinese vegetable cleaver, a Japanese santoku and a paring knife, and when to use each. We'll discuss the parts of each knife, from tip of blade to heel. We’ll tackle ginger and garlic with a cleaver and a microplane. As we learn, we'll practice our skills by making Thai-style coleslaw, smashed cucumber salad and fried rice for dinner.

This is a hands-on cooking class.

FAQs

What is the maximum number of students per class?

Different classes have different student/participant caps. Here are general guidelines for maximum student capacity:

• Hands-on cooking classes: 16
• Taste of Milk Street: 30
• Milk Street Sessions: 50
• Be Our Guest: 12
• Wine with Stephen Meuse: 20
• Cooking Demonstations: 40
• Free monthly tour: 20

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please note: 177 Milk Street has multiple doors. Ours are the double brown doors, with bowties on them, directly across from 49 India Street.

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

What can/can't I bring/wear to the event?

Please wear close-toed shoes and tie back long hair. You are welcome to bring a phone or camera.

No pets allowed.

Is this a demo or hands-on cooking class?

This is a hands-on cooking class.

Should I eat a snack before class?

Yes! In this class we will taste recipes as we cook, but an hour or more may pass before the sampling begins. Around 8:30 p.m. we also will share a light dinner of the foods you make during the session.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes. All students must be 18+ years old. Students 14-17 years old are welcome to participate with an adult guardian or parent.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

cookingschool@177milkstreet.com

Is my registration/ticket refundable or transferrable?

Yes. Tickets are refundable up to seven days before an event and transferable to another student at any time. Within seven days of the event, we do not offer refunds.