We are excited to offer classes that we will customize to meet the needs of your small group! We offer hands-on classes that can accommodate 3-5 people, and demonstration style classes that can accommodate 4-10. YOU get your group together, we collaborate on an adventure, and we will work together on scheduling it to meet your needs. Email us at aakitchenloft@gmail.com to coordinate your class.
Karin and I will be here to guide you, as well as Bill, our knife specialist!
Knife skills classes will provide direction on efficiently and safely using a chef knife to perform a variety of cuts. This class includes the preparation of a recipe like a chopped salad or Pico de Gallo to enjoy, while honing your technique. These can be as small as one-on-one to three people and can be scheduled during business hours as they won't disrupt business the way a cooking class would.
Other classes can be either hands-on or demonstration style, such as pasta making or sushi, pie making (oooh, that crust!), using fresh herbs, basic cooking techniques, or many other options that your group might be interested in learning! We have a list of ideas below, but we’re open to your suggestions as well.
Scheduling: Classes (other than small Knife Skills groups) will need to be scheduled outside of business hours; 9am-11am on a Sunday, or 6:30pm-8:30pm on a weekday night. Sharpening or basic knife skills classes of 3 or less can happen during our slower business hours (outside of the holiday season.)
Please keep in mind that a 2-hour class will have built-in limitations, and complex, several-course classes are not going to be a fit for us. We also need 2-4 weeks' notice to schedule private classes because we have other classes scheduled, as well as operating 2 retail stores, and our instructors work the shops as well as teach.
Email us at aakitchenloft@gmail.com with your ideas and questions.
Discount: Each participant will receive 10% off all purchases at The Knife Stop and The Kitchen Loft the day of class during the 30-minute evening break or after class on Sundays or daytime classes ORreceive a one-time use coupon for 10% off within 30 days of class.
Ages: Typically, 14 and up, minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No exceptions will be made for knife skills or sharpening classes. (If a children’s class is desired, we may be able to design something for your group.) All age exceptions must be approved in advance.
$60-90 per person for knifesharpeningclasses, depending on the number of participants (no food involved.)
$75and up per person for other classes depending on options such as the number of participants, the cost of ingredients and desired upgrades such as proteins (meat/fish from Sparrow or Monahan’s) or wine pairings from Everyday Wines. Samples of dishes included, of course!
There are more options available, and we are open to your ideas as long as they work within our classroom setup and time limitations. By making these private classes, we are able to cater to most food sensitivities or preferences.
Interested? Please speak to us in store or email us at aakitchenloft@gmail.com. Cheers!