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Pablo
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How can culinary schools use virtual reality to help teach their students?
My name is Pablo I’m from Arizona and I love to cook but I’ve never had any training with handling a knife or anything so accidents always happen. So how can culinary schools teach students cooking skills through virtual reality.
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Jason Fraser
chef
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New City, New York
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Jason’s Answer
Hay Pablo, I am not so sure how you would learn knife skills or how to cook on virtual reality screen and if you go to a culinary site they may charge you for it. There are many other outlets to find out how to cook and kitchen skills that are free on line. The best way to hone your knife skills is to practice at home at your own pace with no pressure or time constraints. I've been cooking for about 45 years and the best way to go is help from your parents and start slow. Start with a pairing knife and get used to the sharpness of the edge and the limits of the knife. Meaning what your first knife can and can't do. then gradually go to bigger knives and different knives, Chef knife ,butcher knife, serrated knife . find a knife that's comfortable in your hands . Google all the different knives that are out there and see which ones you think you like and can handle. Knife skills are one of the most important skills to have in the kitchen. Cutting is one of the first steps in making anything out of food. speed and skills will come in time after a lot of practice. Teach yourself as many different ways to cut one thing and get good at it. you'll find out you can cut almost anything you cut into the same sizes and shapes from meats, vegetables ,fruits and anything else. You're still young so get practicing and find out if the culinary world is really for you.. Happy cooking and good luck.
Dear Jason Fraser,
Thank you for replying to my claim. I appreciate your time and help. Your response was helpful, and I am grateful for your support.
Sincerely,
Pablo
Pablo
Michelle M.
Actress
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Pablo !
I never heard of chefs or bakers using virtual reality to prepare food and drink. If you're already having accidents and are asking this because you think virtual reality would be safer, guess again. Remain practicing with real utensils and real food.
That being said, and I do not recommend it by my own personal advice, Virtual Realty is being used in the culinary field. The ways it is being used is for Immersive Dining Experiences, Culinary Training and Education, Virtual Culinary Tourism and Product Promotion, and simulating taste and aroma.
Since eating and drinking are a daily organic need and activity that we all do, you have to ask yourself, do you want a fake experience or a real tangible experience. Should your experiences be a game or real life situations with all the nuances that happen during a class or project. Much tech is being presented today as alluring, needed and going along to get along, but you have to ask yourself and choose what type of experience you would really want and which type of experience would really teach you the best. On top of learning culinary, you'd have be conscious of and know the virtual reality which would be created by someone you don't know.
Although this is just my opinion, professors at Culinary Schools for decades have taught students very successfully without using virtual reality. In a way, using Virtual Reality in a school is like saying that the professors aren't good enough and that students need technology because they can't learn any other way. It's up to you, though. Try it and weigh out the results between a real experience and Virtual Reality. And ask yourself, too, does reality have to be virtual ?
My advice obviously is to attend a good Culinary School and experience everything that will prepare you for real world work. If you're having difficulty with handling a knife while preparing food, do a search online for instructions and perhaps that may teach you enough for improvement. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but it's good to get opinions about this. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of an exciting career in culinary !
I never heard of chefs or bakers using virtual reality to prepare food and drink. If you're already having accidents and are asking this because you think virtual reality would be safer, guess again. Remain practicing with real utensils and real food.
That being said, and I do not recommend it by my own personal advice, Virtual Realty is being used in the culinary field. The ways it is being used is for Immersive Dining Experiences, Culinary Training and Education, Virtual Culinary Tourism and Product Promotion, and simulating taste and aroma.
Since eating and drinking are a daily organic need and activity that we all do, you have to ask yourself, do you want a fake experience or a real tangible experience. Should your experiences be a game or real life situations with all the nuances that happen during a class or project. Much tech is being presented today as alluring, needed and going along to get along, but you have to ask yourself and choose what type of experience you would really want and which type of experience would really teach you the best. On top of learning culinary, you'd have be conscious of and know the virtual reality which would be created by someone you don't know.
Although this is just my opinion, professors at Culinary Schools for decades have taught students very successfully without using virtual reality. In a way, using Virtual Reality in a school is like saying that the professors aren't good enough and that students need technology because they can't learn any other way. It's up to you, though. Try it and weigh out the results between a real experience and Virtual Reality. And ask yourself, too, does reality have to be virtual ?
My advice obviously is to attend a good Culinary School and experience everything that will prepare you for real world work. If you're having difficulty with handling a knife while preparing food, do a search online for instructions and perhaps that may teach you enough for improvement. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but it's good to get opinions about this. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of an exciting career in culinary !
Dear Michelle M. ,
I want to express my sincere gratitude for addressing my claim so thoroughly. Your attention to detail and support are truly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Pablo
Pablo
I'm happy to help out !
Michelle M.
Howard Pierceall CEC, CCE WCEC
Chef, Chef Instructor, Business owner
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Sun City, Arizona
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Howard’s Answer
There are a lot of videos online to help you. Just make sure they are not hacks and real classic cooking videos.
Look at Rouxbe and Escoffier Culinary School. CIA (Culinary Institute of America also has some good ones.
Many High Schools offer Culinary classes as well as Junior Colleges. Best of luck. I wish you the best.
Look at Rouxbe and Escoffier Culinary School. CIA (Culinary Institute of America also has some good ones.
Many High Schools offer Culinary classes as well as Junior Colleges. Best of luck. I wish you the best.
Bola Togun
Executive Chef
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Yukon, Oklahoma
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Bola’s Answer
Start practicing to see if the culinary world is your true passion. Enjoy your cooking journey and best of luck! You can also watch online knife training to improve your skills.
Ross Christensen
Culinary Director
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Eagan, Minnesota
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Ross’s Answer
I've never understood the interest in culinary school especially online If you want to learn about French cooking, fine, but I don't cook French food so why should I learn their techniques?
If you go to a restaurant, tell them that you want to learn and become a chef and they will teach you everything that a culinary school would AND they will pay you to learn this.
If you go to a restaurant, tell them that you want to learn and become a chef and they will teach you everything that a culinary school would AND they will pay you to learn this.
Dear Ross.
Thank you for taking the time to review and respond to my claim. Your guidance has been very helpful, and I am grateful for your professionalism.
Respectfully,
Pablo
Pablo
Angelo COLEMAN
Chef
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Plano, Texas
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Angelo’s Answer
Immersive Kitchen Simulations
VR can recreate professional kitchens—from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food stalls—with precise physics for tools, timing, and workflow. Students can practice mise en place, plating, or time-sensitive cooking sequences without wasting real ingredients or energy. A virtual kitchen lets them make mistakes safely and repeat tasks until muscle memory sets in.
For instance, a VR simulation could teach a student to sauté properly—showing temperature control, oil shimmer, and timing cues that mimic reality. Haptic feedback tools (like VR gloves) could simulate knife resistance or pan weight.
VR can recreate professional kitchens—from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food stalls—with precise physics for tools, timing, and workflow. Students can practice mise en place, plating, or time-sensitive cooking sequences without wasting real ingredients or energy. A virtual kitchen lets them make mistakes safely and repeat tasks until muscle memory sets in.
For instance, a VR simulation could teach a student to sauté properly—showing temperature control, oil shimmer, and timing cues that mimic reality. Haptic feedback tools (like VR gloves) could simulate knife resistance or pan weight.
JJ Gonson
Caterer
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Boston, Massachusetts
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JJ’s Answer
Hi! I pretty much taught myself to cook by trial and error and reading a lot of recipes. I worked in short order restaurants, which are easier to get jobs in without formal training, but my skills really just came from testing on my friends for years.
Peter McCaffrey
Chef/GM
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Napa, California
Updated
Peter’s Answer
Hi Pablo,
Watch a knive demo on YouTube or some other social media app. Then learn by doing. Take your time and practice. Speed and confidence with come over time.
Nothing replaces experience. No matter how many times you watch something on your computer or phone.
Best of luck and just start cooking!
Cheers,
Peter
Watch a knive demo on YouTube or some other social media app. Then learn by doing. Take your time and practice. Speed and confidence with come over time.
Nothing replaces experience. No matter how many times you watch something on your computer or phone.
Best of luck and just start cooking!
Cheers,
Peter
Dear Peter McCaffrey,
Thank you for your prompt and detailed response to my claim. I appreciate your assistance and the information you provided. Your support is greatly valued.
Best regards,
Pablo
Pablo
My pleasure Pablo. Keep on cooking! 👨🍳🥳
Peter McCaffrey