Knife Skills Morning Workshop

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM

The Knife Skills Morning Workshop will take place at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A chef instructor will teach hands-on introductory food preparation skills focusing on using knives safely and effectively. This activity is designed to give you hands-on experience to hone your culinary skills. Space is limited to 50 participants, and this workshop always sells out months in advance.

Plan to arrive at the CIA by 9:30 a.m. for registration. The two-hour workshop will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude by 12 p.m.

Please note that pre-conference events do not include lunch. The Copia Lunch Box (1st floor) will be open to eat in or take out, and we are also offering several options for an advance purchase delicious Napa Valley box lunch to be picked up at noon for those participating in the pre-conference activities.

Time:

  • 9:30 AM Check-in for pre-conference activity

  • 10 AM - 12 PM Knife skills course

Location:

  • The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa

Cost:

  • $175 per person

Knife Skills Afternoon Workshop

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Knife Skills Afternoon Workshop will take place at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A chef instructor will teach hands-on introductory food preparation skills focusing on using knives safely and effectively. This pre-conference activity is designed to give you hands-on experience to hone your culinary skills. Space is limited to 50 participants, and this workshop always sells out months in advance.

Plan to arrive at the CIA by 1 p.m. for registration. The two-hour workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m.

Please note that pre-conference events do not include lunch. The Copia Lunch Box (1st floor) will be open to eat in or take out, and we are also offering several options for an advance purchase delicious Napa Valley box lunch to be picked up at noon for those participating in the pre-conference activities.

Time:

  • 1 PM Check-in for pre-conference activity

  • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Knife skills course

Location:

  • The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa

Cost:

  • $175 per person

Cancellation Policy for Pre-Conference Activities:

Up to 30 days in advance of the conference, we will accept a cancellation and refund for pre-conference activities minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee. Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 29 or fewer days before the start date of the conference. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

An Insider's Tour of Selected Napa Valley Wineries

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 1 PM - 4:30 PM

Time:

  • 12:30 PM Check-in for pre-conference wine tour

  • 12:45 PM Board winery tour buses at Copia for departure at 1 PM

  • 4:30 PM Winery tour buses return to Copia

Location:

  • The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa, and two Napa Valley wineries

Cost:

  • $150 per person (includes transportation, winery tours and wine tasting)

An Insider's Tour of Selected Napa Valley Wineries will take place in the vineyards and wineries surrounding The Culinary Institute of America at Copia campus on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Groups will each visit two wineries, with a special opportunity to be greeted and hosted by winemakers and winery owners, and taste wines not ordinarily featured on public tours. Lunch is not included on the winery tour, and attendees should enjoy lunch prior to the tour. We are not able to confirm the wineries and/or wine varietals that will be tasted in advance of the tour.

Plan to arrive at the CIA by 12:30 p.m. for registration, which will take place in the Atrium (1st floor) of the CIA. Winery tour buses will start boarding at 12:45 p.m. Buses will depart at 1 p.m. for behind-the-scenes tours of select Napa Valley wineries. Buses will return to the CIA by 4:30 p.m

Cancellation Policy for Pre-Conference Activities:

Up to 30 days in advance of the conference, we will accept a cancellation and refund for pre-conference activities minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee. Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 30 or fewer days before the start date of the conference. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.