
Types of Culinary Knives Used in Hotels
- Chef Knife: The most common and most versatile of all knives in hotel kitchens is the chef knife, between 8 and 12 inches in length; it is ideally suited for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients.
- Paring Knife: This little, but very important, three to four-inch knife is specifically ideal for peeling fruits and vegetables and making subtle cuts.
- Boning Knife: It has a long, flexible, slender blade specially designed for effortless deboning of meat, fish, and poultry, thus preventing wastage.
- Filleting Knife: The slightly longer and thinner than a boning knife filleting knife is a must-have in fish preparation since it helps the chef effortlessly remove bones and skin.
- Bread Knife: A knife having a serrated edge, utilized for cutting bread, cakes, and pastries without destroying their soft nature.
- Carving Knife: For slicing large roasts, turkey, or ham, a carving knife consists of a long, narrow blade to give uniform, thin slices.
- Cleaver: A big knife with a wide blade, used to cut through bones and thicker pieces of meat, traditionally used in butchery.
- Utility Knife: A knife of medium size (5 to 7 inches) that is used for various purposes, ranging from opening sandwiches to cutting small fruits and vegetables.