Kids Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

At La Scuola, we believe that you are never too young to learn how to express yourself in the kitchen. In this special edition of Kids' Kitchen, bambini will join a Perugina expert in a hands-on experience as they taste chocolate and learn to create homemade Baci chocolates and Baci brownies. For this very special class,...

“In this class Kids will explore the wild world of moldy milk in a special short format perfect for little hands and attention spans! Our Expert Cheese Monger will teach them how cheese is made, why it’s so delicious, and what you can do with it to make it exciting for even the pickiest of eaters. Send your Kids to play with food at Eataly Chicago”. ...

Ditch the glitter and glue this year for your DIY Mother’s Day gift and turn to flour and sugar instead. Crunchy, savory and sweet treats so tasty she’ll feel like queen for a day. On the menu:  Cinnamon Roll French Toast Fruit salad with Honey-Vanilla Syrup Baked Vanilla Donuts with Chocolate Frosting for you and one packaged to take...

Nothing beats a homemade gift when it comes to Mother’s Day. Shape, roll, dip, and decorate these perfect edible presents made by you just for Mom. On the menu:  Stacked Chicken Salad Towers Fruit Salad with Sweet Syrup Homemade Donuts for you and one packaged to take home for mom on her special day

That’s right, Marcel’s very own version of “Chopped”. Each team will receive three mystery baskets filled with ingredients and no recipes. Teams will strategize, plan, cook, create, and turn out an appetizer, main course, and dessert using the ingredients in the basket and available pantry items. A bit of friendly competition, creative cooking,...

A five-day mini camp for kids age 12 to 16 to experience, hands-on, cooking simple yet sophisticated menus that they can recreate at home. They will learn the basics of knife skills, menu planning, and organizing prep work. We wrap up the week with a team cooking competition!  Day One: Tex Mex:  Loaded Nachos with Chorizo, Pico de...

A four-day mini camp for kids age 7 to 11, featuring hands-on cooking and lots of eating! We will focus on following recipes, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods. Day One: Greece: Spanakopita Homemade Gyros with Pita Bread and Tzatziki Sauce Greek Donuts with Lemon-Honey Syrup Day Two: Thailand: Mango and Cucumber...

A five-day mini camp for kids age 12 to 16 to experience, hands-on, cooking simple yet sophisticated menus that they can recreate at home. They will learn the basics of knife skills, menu planning, and organizing prep work.  Day One: Quick Breads  Individual Lemon Meringue Pies with Homemade Pie Dough Buttermilk Biscuits Blueberry Muffins...

In this cooking class kids will discover the world of fresh egg pasta as they learn about different ingredients, prepare dough, practice kneading techniques and form their own shapes. In this first class kids will mix soft flour (double zero), eggs, oil and salt and they will roll out the dough and form different pasta shape. A wholesome snack (such...

Looking for something fun and educational for the kids to do? Have a junior chef looking to expand their skills? Our cooking classes are your answer for kids’ culinary fun! Geared toward children ages 11-14, our kids classes are a great way for your child to explore and have fun in the kitchen. Guided by our Chef and Nutritionist, they’ll...

A four-day mini camp for kids age 7 to 11, featuring hands-on cooking and lots of eating! We will focus on following recipes, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods.  Day One: Pack a Picnic: Grilled Steak Wraps with Roasted Peppers and Fresh Herb Aioli Pasta Primavera Lemon Bars Day Two: Fun at the Fair: ...

Looking for something fun and educational for the kids to do? Have a junior chef looking to expand their skills? Our cooking classes are your answer for kids’ culinary fun! Geared toward children ages 11-13, our kids classes are a great way for your child to explore and have fun in the kitchen. Guided by our Chef and Nutritionist, they’ll...

Summer is upon us and we are excited to announce NAPCA Italian language and cooking summer camp. The first session will be focused on ages 5-7  and will focus on simple kitchen terms that you can practice everyday! Our chef and language teach Maria Bellino will make learning super fun and delicious. 1 1/2 hours of cooking and learning and of...

Do you have a kid that is passionate about cooking and baking – and really loves pizza? GREAT! We have the camp for you. Let’s get them in here for a pizza class! This class is designed for all levels – from total beginner who is super freaked out to come in and start this journey to your master chef jr. who watches every cooking show out there....

A four-day mini camp for kids age 7 to 11, featuring hands-on cooking and lots of eating! We will focus on following recipes, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods. Day One: Breakfast: Watermelon and Fresh Berry Fruit Salad Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans, Tomatoes and Chihuahua Cheese Roasted Potatoes with Chorizo...