Culinary Workshop at Oakland Kitchen: Master Knife Skills

Duration

3 hours

Location

Oakland Kitchen - 6506 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

Summary

Join one of our resident knife skills experts in this fun and informative class on the most important cooking tool in the kitchen. Learn the techniques and tricks to become confident with an array of cuts including slicing, dicing, mincing, chopping, julienne and oblique. Also explore topics such as sharpening and honing, choosing the right knife for you, and the differences in cutting boards.

Menu

A selection of charcuterie and cheese appetizers with bread will be prepared by the chef. Gluten-free options will be available. During the class, participants will learn to prepare:

• basic vegetable stock
• simple chicken vegetable soup (vegetarian option)

Class Format

The class will begin with a lecture and demo from the chef about certain cuts and knife techniques. After the demo, each student will join a work station and have the opportunity to practice these skills. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive support and feedback from the chef during the hands-on part of the class.

Health and Safety

• Masks are optional • COVID protocols are subject to change to reflect local and state mandates.

What to wear/bring to class

• Close-toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open-toed shoes, sandals, flip flops are NOT allowed in the kitchen. • Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep. • Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.

Allergies

Please take a look at the class menu. If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please indicate it on your class registration and if you have a concern, get in touch and we can double-check the ingredient list classes@kitchenonfire.com.

The Knife Skills class is taught by Chef Mat or Chef David

Chef Mat's Bio

Growing up in a family full of chefs and caterers in New Jersey, Mat Wertlieb has felt at home in a kitchen since childhood. He first fell in love with the unique culinary scene of the Bay Area while working an externship at One Market Restaurant in 2000. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he spent a year and a half in Boston’s busiest restaurant, Grill 23, before the pull of Northern California’s food culture drew him back. He has worked for the past decade at some of the most successful restaurants in San Francisco and Berkeley, including Lark Creek Inn, Farallon, Lalimes, and Gather. Trips to Italy and the Middle East furthered his exposure and passion for the various cuisines of the world. Chef Mat now works part-time at Gather restaurant when he is not teaching classes with the Kitchen on Fire team. Chef Mat works full-time teaching classes with the Kitchen on Fire team including his own guest chef classes, the 12-Week Basics Series, Knife Skills and private events.

Happy Cooking!