[Hm. This sounds like the overconfidence of someone who has never properly chopped anything before.........]

--It isn't too difficult, no! You just have to watch your fingers. Would you mind cutting these into small pieces for me, then?

[Handing some onions over! This won't end poorly.]

We could get some nice tea going, too... And perhaps something sweet? Even if no one has an appetite for it at the time of their arrival, it might be something of a comfort later.