Hands-on cooking classes for kids and teens.
a taste of independenceLearn to cook, bake, and so much more…
Our carefully designed cooking classes for children teach students how to make wholesome meals from scratch. Students ages 3-12 explore subjects like science, math, and culture through food. From knife skills to global cuisines, every class is a fun opportunity to learn, grow, and build practical life skills.
fun and educational recipes
What your child will learn in our cooking classes
Little Kitchen Academy’s cooking classes for kids are specifically designed for each age group’s developmental stage. Our expert and caring instructors guide students through hands-on recipes. Each session and cooking camp focuses on a specific skill or theme, with every class building on the last. This allows our students to progress through different levels of learning with each visit.
Choose from a variety of skills and topics for your child’s next cooking class.
Note: Skills and themes are available seasonally and may vary by location.
Students will dive into global cuisines, experiment with new ingredients, and discover bold flavors from every corner of the map.
Sign up for Around the World: Global Cuisine cooking classes.
Get ready for students to master the science of baking! They’ll dive into different techniques, learning how to turn simple ingredients into incredible sweet and savory creations.
Sign up for Baking Technique cooking classes.
Students will explore and taste-test different ingredients, discovering how to balance flavors. They’ll make every dish their own, from choosing the perfect spice blend for a savory meal to picking the best sweetener for a dessert.
Sign up for Creative Cooking classes.
Celebrating the best of what Mother Nature has to offer, students will get hands-on with the freshest ingredients, turning them into mouthwatering meals that pack a punch. They’ll learn where their food really comes from and how to make every bite burst with flavor.
Sign up for Cooking with Seasonal Produce classes.
Students will get hands-on experience making independent choices, exploring a variety of ingredients to find what suits their flavor preferences. It’s all about experimenting, personalizing, and creating meals their way!
Sign up for Customizing Recipes cooking classes.
From bold breakfasts to savory showstoppers and even sweet surprises, your young chefs will learn how to turn vegetables into delicious, creative masterpieces.
Sign up for Eat Your Veggies cooking classes.
Let’s take food back to its roots—literally! Students will explore the journey from farm to plate, discovering how fresh, seasonal ingredients make all the difference. They’ll learn about local produce, sustainability, and how to turn nature’s best into mouthwatering meals.
Sign up for Farm to Table cooking classes.
From vibrant yellow tomatoes to deep purple carrots, students will uncover how these powerhouse ingredients fuel their bodies. Every class, they’ll whip up a brand-new, delicious, and nutrient-packed meal.
Sign up for Healthy Eating cooking classes.
Safety is a top priority! From knives to hot ovens and even a cherry pitter, children will learn how to handle kitchen gear like pros—safely and confidently. It’s hands-on, it’s empowering, and it’s how confidence in the kitchen is made!
Sign up for Kitchen Safety classes.
Whether your child is holding a knife for the first time or ready to level up their skills, this class has you covered. Students will master knife safety, learn proper techniques, and put their skills to the test with a brand-new recipe each class.
Sign up for Knife Skills cooking classes.
Whether it’s sweet or savory, they’ll learn the skills to create a brand-new, delicious baked dish in every class. No shortcuts, no guessing—just real techniques, real confidence, and seriously good food.
Sign up for Savory and Sweet Baking classes.
Students will be working with the freshest seasonal and local ingredients, discovering how to mix, match, and master flavors like a pro. With hands- on experiments using spices and bold ingredients, they’ll learn how to balance and enhance every bite.
Sign up for Seasonal Flavors cooking classes.
Students will learn how to create delicious, homemade meals and snacks they’ll be excited to pack and eat. Using fresh, healthy ingredients, they’ll make energy-boosting bites that keep them fueled for a busy school day.
Sign up for School Snacks & Lunches cooking classes.
This is a masterclass in science and math! Students will explore chemical reactions, master fractions, apply math and numbers in every step of the recipe and understand the power of temperature and heat control.
Sign up for STEM in the Kitchen cooking classes.
Cooking is science in action! Through hands-on experiments, children explore concepts like chemical reactions, physical transformations of ingredients, and learn how food stays fresh, making learning both fun and delicious.
Sign up for Science in the Kitchen cooking classes.
more programs
LKA Teen Nights
Designed with older students in mind, our teen curriculum (ages 13-18) is tailored to their interests, featuring activities like recreating trending TikTok recipes, budgeting for meals, and making homemade versions of popular restaurant dishes.
practice makes progressMulti-week cooking classes
Whether it’s their first class or they’re seasoned pros, our curriculum is designed to grow as your child grows. Each class builds upon previous skills, allowing children to progress through different levels of learning. As they advance, they gain greater confidence, tackle more complex recipes, and refine their culinary techniques.
By signing up for multiple classes, parents will see their child develop over time, with a well-rounded and enriching experience in the kitchen that they will carry on for life.
real tools, real skillsStep inside our kitchen
Join LKA Founder, President and COO, Felicity Curin, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our fully-equipped kitchen that brings learning to life.
