About this Event
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Razor-sharp knives that glide easily through glossy tomatoes. Cast iron pans so well seasoned that you can fry eggs in them with no clean-up afterwards. Beloved wooden utensils that are smooth to the touch. This is how we all imagine our kitchens, but in the reality of busy, day-to-day cooking, it’s easy to allow the tools you’re using to start looking a little worse for wear. That’s why we’ve created a new in-person, hands-on event format at Milk Street: a kitchen tool clinic. Bring your dull knives, your bedraggled wooden utensils, your bleak cutting boards, your less-than-stellar cast iron pans, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know to give them a little culinary CPR. You’ll learn how to sharpen knives like a pro, whether you want to invest in whetstone skills or are more interested in error-proof electric sharpening. We’ll have sandpaper of various grits and mineral and board oils of different styles, plus the know-how to help you understand which combination to use for your wooden spoons and cutting boards. And we’ll show you why salt is something we swear by for seasoning cast iron pans, which oils seal the deal the best, and how to understand when you can get away with a quick season vs. when you need a bigger refresh.
Because you will have worked up an appetite with all this tool care, this class does conclude with a family-style dinner that you’ll help prepare using your freshly sharpened knives. To complement your fresh, crunchy Thai-style cabbage salad with Nước chấm, our team will make a batch of Thai charred chicken with cashews, plus a sweet treat to enjoy as we wrap up.
Each attendee is welcome to bring up to two cutting boards, three knives, four utensils and two cast iron items with them to this class. Please don’t bring any cast iron pans that are completely overtaken by rust; though we’ll happily provide suggestions on how to deal with serious cases, we won’t have time to tackle damage that intense during this class. If you bring the maximum number of items, we don’t guarantee that you’ll get through all of them - though we do guarantee that you will have the skills to take care of them at home!
About April: April Dodd is Milk Street’s Associate Director of Education. She runs Milk Street’s program of guest-taught cooking classes, teaches livestream and in-person events and leads the cooking school’s sponsorship program.
Thank you to the 2026 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School who make our events possible:
- and . Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).
FAQs
Is this an in-person event?
Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking garages:
- Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
- 75 State Street
Trains:
- Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
- State Street on Blue and Orange Line
- Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
- Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines
Bus Lines:
- 4, 92, 93, 352, 354
The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.
Is my registration ticket refundable?
No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.
Is a meal included?
Yes. In addition to a snack midway through class, you will sit down to a full dinner, served family-style, at about 7:30 pm.
I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?
We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.
Are children allowed?
Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.
How many people does one ticket cover?
One ticket covers one attendee.
How early do I need to arrive?
You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.
I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?
Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to [email protected].
This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?
We offer in-person events on a limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.
Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?
Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
177 Milk St, 177 Milk Street, Boston, United States
USD 106.15
