Cooking a major meal like Thanksgiving involves careful timing and a lot of time pressure in order to have the meal on the table in top form when expected.

To learn from a chef that does not delegate well might work better if the lessons are scheduled in segments at times when there is not the same time demands as a holiday meal. Teaching can take considerably longer than normal preparation. As the apprentice becomes proficient it may be much easier to get the chef to accept help during the big meal preparation.