[Well, it seems as though he's gotten her a bit on edge. All the fault is with him then. He paid perhaps a bit too much attention there, with the sharp interest of someone familiar with knives. At least in this, he can somewhat play it off, and he nods to her.]

They are good enough fingers, I suppose, and certainly do me well enough in my duties as a chef. However, yours seem to know a few more tricks than just that.

I'd introduce myself properly, but I hope you'll excuse me for right now.

[Considering the circumstances. 'Provide' is just a little too vague for him to be handing his name out easily.]