Chef Missy Fingers

Chef Missy Fingers has taught knife skills everywhere from bustling restaurant kitchens to community centers, summer camps, and one unforgettable workshop conducted entirely on a moving train. She’s the rare chef who can chiffonade basil with meditative calm, demonstrate twelve carrot cuts without breaking eye contact, and tell a story that makes the whole room forget they’re holding very sharp objects.

In Missy’s hands, technique becomes something joyful. She believes a good knife is a trusted friend, onion tears are a badge of honor, and proper julienne can solve at least half of life’s problems. Her classes blend precision and humor — equal parts crash course, pep talk, and quiet confidence that yes, you really can slice that fast without losing a fingertip.

When she’s not teaching, Missy can be found testing new blades, turning farmers market vegetables into tiny works of art, or reorganizing her collection of cutting boards by wood grain pattern. Her greatest gift? Helping every student feel capable, fearless, and just a little bit dangerous — in the safest possible way.