Knife Skills 101 – Vegetables and Fruit
Unlock confidence in the kitchen with this practical, hands-on knife skills workshop focused on preparing fruit and vegetables safely and efficiently. Perfect for beginners, home cooks, or anyone who wants to improve their speed and accuracy, this course teaches the essential techniques that make everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable.
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Sat 06 Jun
- $104.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 06 Jun 09:00 - Sat 06 Jun 13:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course outline
You’ll learn how to hold and handle a knife correctly, how to select the right knife for the task, and how to maintain a sharp edge. Step by step, you’ll practise core cuts—slicing, dicing, julienning, segmenting, and more—using a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Along the way, you’ll pick up time-saving tips, safety best practices, and strategies for minimising waste.
By the end of the session, you’ll feel more at ease in the kitchen, with the skills to prepare ingredients quickly, safely, and with professional-level precision. Perfect for anyone keen to cook with greater confidence.
What to bring
Bring a few of your own knives and steels so you can learn with them. The tutor will also have some knives at the course for students to practise with.
About your tutor
With over 30 years of experience as a chef, pastry specialist, recipe developer, and food stylist, Tracey brings a rich and diverse culinary background to her teaching. She trained at the Pan Pacific Hotel and AUT before working in pâtisserie, Japanese cuisine, boutique hotels in Switzerland, and hospitality roles across Europe, Australia, and the UK. Returning to New Zealand, she ran her own catering business, styled food for major brands, and wrote recipes for leading magazines including Taste, Healthy Food Guide, and Nadia. Passionate about sharing practical skills and creative confidence, she is an engaging, knowledgeable tutor who loves inspiring home cooks.
