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Welcome to our
Kids Cooking Class

Here, your child will: 

1. Learn the fundamentals of cooking

2. The importance of working as a team while being independent at the same time.

3. Understand the ingredient and why we use them. 

We want these classes to have your children be excited about the kitchen and to understand why so that they repeat it at home with success. 

 

Classes are geared towards children ages 7 and up.

We welcome those beginners all the way to advanced and curious students to participate!

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About our Class 

  • Each class is Unique and different

    • Our summer and weekend classes are more whimsical and having fun in the kitchen.

    • Fall - Spring, we offer a 6 week schedule (purchase in bulk or individual weeks) . While these are still fun, they also provide more skills and technique exercises as well. 

      • Take a look below for our different topics and events that are about to take place! 

  •  Instructors will cover the following some of the following topics:

    • Knife skills (ex. chop, julienne, dice, mince, how to use)

    • Nutritional Information 

    • Food handling, allergens, dietary restrictions

    • Specific cooking techniques 

    • Measurements and conversions

    • Cleanliness 

  • More in-depth description is coming soon !!!!!!!!

*** Our Techniques and skills will be taught during class, but to truly benefit, students should practice the skills at home to create necessary muscle memory and improve the skills. Practicing will help them create a strong foundation of habit and knowledge.

What to Bring / Attire

  • Smock / T-shirt / Apron - We will be playing with food. Incase we do not ruin our clothes, having that extra layer will be great. Each student must bring a three-ring binder to hold study material and recipes provided during class. Students bring these home to enjoy, and then bring back with them when they return for the next class.

    • We offer professional grade chef coats & hats. Inquire for price Personalized chefwear takes 1 - 3 weeks to arrive.​

  • Towel - To save a couple of tree's we ask that your child bring a drying cloth so they can wipe off their hands when they are preparing food. 

  • Open Attitude - We are going to be trying a lot of new things so having an open mind and understanding is key for us to have fun! 

  • Closed Toe Shoes - No matter what time of year it is, students are required to wear closed-toe shoes (crocks and keens are acceptable as long as they have their toes covered)

  • Hair must be pulled back neatly. We do not want to eat our hair! 

Tuition

  • Tuition is based on the full 6 classes and is listed on the Session sign up form. 

  • Tuition is due by the start of the first class.

Absence / Cancellations

  • If a student has a planned absence, staff must be notified no less than three (3) business days prior to the absence to adjust food supplies. If this notification is provided, a tuition credit may be applied. The credit can be used towards class, or the value can be transferred for use toward any other program, based on availability.

  • We understand that last-minute absences sometimes occur. Should a last-minute absence occur, it is our policy to retain 50% of the fee from the missed class, in order to cover prepurchased supply costs and office management duties. The credit balance can be applied to future programs.

Our Chef Challenge Session 
has something special to share with you. 

Chef Expo
Chef Expo
12 days to the event
Orchard Park Community Center
Come Taste and Sample Items from our Kids Cooking Class Showcase

Our Kids Chef Challenge Session has been a blast. Each week, the kids have been learning different skills and techniques. So, on April 27th, all 8 participants will be showcasing their creations!

Please come join us for a fun filled event to support the kids of this program.

 

Did I mention..... its Free ..... and includes samples from each student? 

Class Schedule 

Just looking for a fun Class ? 

Here is a list of our Pop Up Classes.

  • Kids Cooking Class
    Kids Cooking Class
    Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Orchard Park Community Center Cafe, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    Welcome to our Kids Cooking Class Our Class is designed for ages 7-12 who love to cook! See Below for Details about the event
  • Chef Expo
    Chef Expo
    Mon, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Orchard Park Community Center , 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    Come Taste and Sample Items from our Kids Cooking Class Showcase
  • Adult & Me - Ravioli Night
    Adult & Me - Ravioli Night
    Apr 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Orchard Park Community Center Cafe, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    Welcome to our Adult & Me Cooking Class. This class is for kids 6 & up with their adult. Come and Bond with your child and do some cooking! During this class, You will be making homemade Italian comfort food.
  • Adult & Me - Focaccia Bread
    Adult & Me - Focaccia Bread
    May 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    COOKIE JARZ BAKESHOP, 5020 Armor Duells Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    Welcome to our Adult & Me Cooking Class. This class is for kids 6 & up with their adult. Come and Bond with your child and do some cooking! During this class, You will be making homemade Bread.
  • Parents Night Out
    Parents Night Out
    Jun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The West End Inn, 340 Union St, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA
    A 3 Hour fun filled night for your kids while you get to adult! Tonight's Feature is: The Incredibles
  • Summer Camp with OP Rec !
    Summer Camp with OP Rec !
    Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Orchard Park Community Center Cafe, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    If you are between the ages of 8 - 13, Come Join Us for a fun filled week at the Orchard Park Rec Department Week 1 is Food Fusion
  • Summer Camp with OP Rec !
    Summer Camp with OP Rec !
    Aug 03, 2026, 2:30 PM – Aug 07, 2026, 5:30 PM
    Orchard Park Community Center Cafe, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
    If you are between the ages of 8 - 13, Come Join Us for a fun filled week at the Orchard Park Rec Department Week 2 is Sharing Boards

Waiver and Release

We care about each member of our classes and staff. For each class, we have attached a Waiver & Release Form to ensure the well being of everyone. 

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