Master the Art of Knife Skills
In this hands on session, you’ll learn the four fundamental knife techniques; slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping all essential for safe, efficient, and precise blade work.
This class goes beyond cutting skills, offering a comprehensive understanding of knife handling, including proper grip, body positioning, and control to enhance both safety and precision.
What to Expect
Skill Development – Begin with guided instruction on mastering key techniques for cutting fish, or chicken, and vegetables.
Follow-Up Review – After three months of practice, join an optional 15-20 minute progress session to refine your technique and reinforce muscle memory.
Your session will be led by José, a professional chef with experience in fine dining kitchens, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Having worked in demanding culinary environments where precision and consistency are essential, he shares practical knife techniques used by professional chefs to work efficiently, safely, and with greater confidence in the kitchen.
Elevate your knife skills and transform the way you cook!
Knife Skills Class Details
Using your own knives can enhance your learning experience, as you’ll feel more comfortable practicing new skills with tools you’re already familiar with.
Let us know your skills level so we can tailor the class to your needs.
Private Classes - Fully customizable class content and flexible scheduling available
Private Class Charges: £199
email customer@jkcl.co.uk to book according to your preferred date.
Timing: 2.5-3 hours
To learn fish or chicken extra £10 for ingredient.
Japanese Knife Company · London
Master the Art of Knife Skills
A hands-on, personalised class designed to improve your confidence, precision, and efficiency in the kitchen.
From grip to precision — every technique, mastered.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced home cook, each session is tailored to your individual skill level. During this 2.5–3 hour workshop, you'll learn slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping — the four techniques used by every professional chef.
We encourage participants to bring their own knives to practise with the tools they use most.
JKC Kitchen Studio · NW10 7PA · Free parking on site
Six skills. One complete technique.
Slicing
Draw a blade through ingredients with the correct angle and fluidity for clean, consistent results.
Dicing
Precise, uniform cuts using the grid method used by professional chefs for perfect cubes every time.
Mincing
Rapid, controlled rocking cuts for fine, even results — essential for garlic, herbs, and aromatics.
Chopping
Efficient cuts for larger ingredients with correct posture and guide-hand technique.
Knife Control & Safety
Correct grip, body positioning, and blade awareness — habits that keep you safe and efficient.
Knife Maintenance
How to clean, store, and care for your knives to preserve the edge and extend their life.
Taught by José, a professional chef with serious kitchen credentials.
José has worked in some of London's most demanding kitchens, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. He teaches with clear technique, real standards, and practical feedback.
- Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, London
- Fine dining culinary specialist
- Specialisation in knife technique & safety
- Classes tailored to your skill level
Entirely personalised to you.
Every session is tailored to your skill level. Basic ingredients included. Please inform us of any allergies in advance.
Please let us know your skill level when booking. Bring your own knives if possible — practising with your own tools makes a real difference.