Knife Skills Class

Hone your knife skills to perfection with this London workshop.



3 hours

Class size 1 to 28 (public classes), 15 to 30

  £145 - £175 (£145 for Public class; £175 for Private class)

Welcome

Welcome

On arrival, you’ll be greeted by a glass of wine, which will be free-flowing throughout the course of the class


Demo Time

Demo Time

Our head chef, and knife pro, will teach you how to slice, peel, chop, purée, julienne, chiffonade, concasse and segment


Let's Get Cooking

Let's Get Cooking

After the demonstration, you will get to bring out the knives and put your newfound knife knowledge to practice.


Time to Sit and Enjoy

Time to Sit and Enjoy

Once the knives have chopped and the chefs have cheffed, you will get to sit down, admire and eat your beautiful handy work!


If you want to sharpen up your knife skills in the kitchen or have just bought a brand new chef's knife and want to know how to make the most of it, then come along to this knife skills class.
Under the expert tutelage of one of The Avenue's top chefs, you'll learn everything you need to know about those all-important knives and how to properly use and look after them like a top chef.
After a warm welcome and a glass of wine, this London cooking class will start with an informative yet fun demonstration. Your resident chef and knife pro will teach you how to slice, peel, chop, purée, julienne, chiffonade, concasse and segment – skills that will set you up for any eventuality - and for preparing the evening’s three-course meal!
After the demonstration, it'll be your turn to bring out the knives and put your newfound knowledge into practice. The menu has specifically been chosen to showcase a range of different knife techniques, but don’t worry - your friendly chef will be there to guide you in the right direction, as well as answer any questions you may have.
To give you plenty of time to focus on developing your knife skills, your expert teachers will cook and serve each dish. By the end of this fascinating cooking class in London, you'll know how to use essential kitchen knives well, and you'll have the skills you need to practise at home and perfect your techniques, making your food taste great and look fantastic.
Once the knives are put away and the cooking is done, you'll have the opportunity to sit down with your fellow apprentices and enjoy your delicious handiwork - with more wine for good measure!
Sample menu: (subject to change due to seasonality and availability)
  • Spiced butternut squash soup.
  • Baked Chicken Thigh.
  • Caramelised oranges.
Please note: Suitable for gluten-free diets. Also suitable for vegans or vegetarians on request.

Upcoming dates for Knife Skills Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 10 Oct 2026, 2:05am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

29 upcoming dates between 11 Oct 2026 and 16 Sep 2027.

  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 7:30pm-10:30pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Mon 7 Dec 2026, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Thu 21 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 3pm-6pm
  • Mon 8 Feb 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Thu 25 Feb 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sat 6 Mar 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Wed 17 Mar 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sat 27 Mar 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Sat 10 Apr 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Thu 22 Apr 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sat 15 May 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Fri 21 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Fri 28 May 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sat 5 Jun 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Tue 15 Jun 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Fri 25 Jun 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 4 Jul 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Wed 14 Jul 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Mon 2 Aug 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 15 Aug 2027, 7pm-10pm
  • Sun 29 Aug 2027, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Thu 16 Sep 2027, 7pm-10pm
What you'll get
Aprons for the duration of the class
All ingredients included
Food to indulge in at the end of the class
Bottomless booze
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Tupperware for any leftovers.
  • Paper and pen if you’d like to take notes.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Avenue Cookbook (£30)
  • Avenue Apron (£20)
  • Pairing Knife (£45)
  • Filleting Knife (£45)
  • Serrated Bread Knife (£60)
  • Chefs Knife (£65)
  • Sharpening Steel (£65)
  • Avenue Cancellation Cover (£20)
  • Katto Walnut Chef Knife *Special Bundle* (£60)
  • Horl Knife Sharpener (£169)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Avenue Cookery School - Wandsworth, London, SW18 1FZ

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Recent reviews of Knife Skills Class

  • 5/5 from Maggie Bennett, attended Aug 2026: A fun and informative class. I particularly liked the fact that there were people going round helping with technique and that they were positive and encouraging.
  • 5/5 from Frances Robinson, attended May 2026: A thoroughly enjoyable class....lots of tips to making chopping easier! One drawback was that the class was a little too large, therefore unfortunately not much individual interaction with the teacher. At times it was difficult to hear and see, however, that is my personal opinion. The food we were given at the end was delicious, and all in all, it was a great way to spend an afternoon and would definitely recommend.
  • 4/5 from Jack Leach, attended Sep 2025: The class was really fun and engaging. It was really great to learn about the different types of knives and the ones you need for home cooking vs what are ‘nice to haves’. It was great to have someone look over your technique and correct anything you could do better. I would have like to do more chopping/the session to be more practical and also would’ve been interesting to learn about cutting meat/which knives are best for doing certain things with meat. Overall, was a fantastic day, learnt a lot and will defo be back!
  • 5/5 from Sean Hearson, attended Mar 2025: Fantastic lesson with great staff. Learnt lots.
  • 5/5 from George Gemei, attended Jan 2025: It was an excellent class, with very good teachers/chefs. Learnt a lot and the food at the end was incredible.
  • 5/5 from Umar Saleem, attended Oct 2024: Was really insightful and learnt a lot about how to cut different foods and the purpose of different knives, atmosphere was great and teachers were amazing
  • 5/5 from J D Sampson, attended Aug 2024: Recipes were great and team really knowledgeable and helpful would recommend and will try other courses
  • 5/5 from Charles R Gentry Grande, attended Jun 2024: Did this class as a birthday present for the missus and it did not dissapoint. Connie was a great teacher and the food we prepped was absolutely delicious!
  • 5/5 from Louis Defelice, attended Mar 2024: My daughter went from thinking this was a strange idea to absolutely loving the knife skills class! And she'll be going back for other classes here! This was a gift to her after seeing her, hopefully for the last time, woefully misusing a chef knife :)
  • 5/5 from Nikita Keswani, attended Jan 2024: - very helpful information about knives, chopping boards and technique - lots of chefs helping to demonstrate and correct technique whilst chopping -practiced on lots of different types of vegetables -great value for money!
  • 5/5 from Blake, attended Jan 2024: Great class, learnt a couple of techniques that I've never come across on youtube.
  • 5/5 from Mariana Teixeira, attended Nov 2023: Really fun masterclass and the setting is so cute! The teacher was very knowledgeable and engaging.
  • 5/5 from Jeff Gale, attended Jun 2023: Very enjoyable evening, relaxed, informative, friendly and fun. Richard was the perfect host and instructor, clearly highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his art.
  • 5/5 from Julia Salem, attended Feb 2023: Excellent class -- learned many useful knife techniques. Instructors were very engaged and attentive. Would definitely recommend.
  • 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Dec 2022: Nice class, friendly teacher. Taught us an extra sauce as well and the venue is nice.
  • 5/5 from Alejandra Ugarte, attended Aug 2022: This class was so much fun! You learn a lot of different ways to cut various veg in a fast and efficient manner. You learn all about knives and how to hold them (they come round and correct you if you’re holding it wrong). At the end of the class you eat a lovely meal with all the veg you’ve cut too!
  • 5/5 from Grant Crow, attended Feb 2022: More than met expectations. Fun, passionate instructor who taught the basics and some useful tips.
  • 5/5 from Yasmeen Lubbock, attended Sep 2021: Really great class. Have done a couple of others with different companies but this one, by far the best. Demonstrations great and then a lot of other people on hand and not just the head chef to help further with technique and teaching. Ingriedents and wine all top quality. I will 100% book another class for personal skills but it was also really fun so will use for cooperate hire for team building also.
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The Avenue Cookery School
The Avenue Cookery School

4.8 (374)
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Hello! We're The Avenue Cookery School and we are an independent, family-run cookery school, based in Wandsworth, South West London. We love all things foodie and incorporate that love and enthusiasm into our amazing cooking courses and classes.
With years of experience, our passion for teaching others to cook shines through in our relaxed and fun classes — we think you’ll feel at home as soon as you walk through our doors! All ages and abilities are welcome.
Come and treat those taste buds and see what you can create with us!

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