culinary skills

noun phrase

UK /ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i skɪlz/

US /ˈkʌl.ə.ner.i skɪlz/

Culinary skills are the abilities a person has for cooking food well.

Her culinary skills impressed everyone at the dinner party.

SYNONYMS

cooking ability kitchen skills food preparation skills chef skills cooking talent

RELATED WORDS

cuisine gastronomy recipe knife work food science

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The techniques and methods used in professional food preparation.

The culinary skills taught at the school include sauce-making and pastry work.

3. A person's overall competence in planning, preparing, and presenting meals.

His culinary skills range from quick weeknight dinners to elaborate holiday feasts.

4. The practical abilities needed to work safely and efficiently in a kitchen.

Basic culinary skills like proper knife handling and food storage are essential for beginners.