Culinary Workshop: Sharpen Your Knife Skills w/Jonathan Cheung & Peter Nowlan

Join Jonathan Cheung and Peter Nowlan for an enlightening culinary workshop. Learn the essential techniques of knife sharpening from Peter’s extensive expertise and enhance your culinary prowess with Jonathan’s culinary insights. This hands-on experience will elevate your kitchen skills and improve your cooking efficiency.

Ticket Price: $45.00
Sponsored by J.R. Mahoney and Chef Works

Jonathan Cheung

Jonathan Cheung is the chef and owner of Appetite for Books, a renowned cookbook store and culinary space in Montréal. From here, he shares his love of food through engaging cooking classes and culinary events, earning him a loyal following for 20+ years. Originally from Vancouver, Jonathan attended the culinary program at VCC, which led him to work in Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Montréal. With over two decades of culinary experience, Jonathan continues to contribute to the food scene as Food Correspondent on CBC Radio One Montréal. He has been featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Layover, Iron Chef Canada, Breakfast Television Montréal, and is the co-author of Montréal Cooks: A Tasting Menu from the City’s Leading Chefs. @findmeinthedishpit @appetite4books

Peter Nowlan

Peter’s passion for knife sharpening ignited in 1975 when he watched his father hone a blade. After joining the Navy in 1977, he dedicated 36 years to service before launching New Edge Sharpening. His expertise caught the attention of The Chronicle Herald in 2014, following his work sharpening for renowned Chef Michael Howell. Since then, Peter has hand-sharpened over 80,000 knives using Japanese water stones. His impressive clientele includes prominent chefs like Craig Flinn, Bill Pratt, and Jason Lynch—showcasing his commitment to precision and quality in the art of sharpening knives.