Hands on cooking classes infused with nutrition education

We believe in increasing access to the essential health information of food and nutrition by empowering youth with cooking skills and healthy eating resources that are good for people, the planet and our community. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL!

NEW E-book: 35 Kid Approved Recipes!! We are so proud to share the launch of our digital cookbook!

Deconstructed & beloved meals that help selective eaters explore new food.

🎄 Gingerbread Decorating Extravaganza at JCK 🏠✨

Kick off the holiday season with one of our sweetest traditions—our Gingerbread Decorating Extravaganza! Kids and families will design their own festive pre-assembled gingerbread houses, sip from our cozy hot chocolate bar, and enjoy all the holiday fun… with none of the cleanup. 😉 Two Dates to choose from:

✨ Event Details:
📅 Saturday, December 6
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM

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📅 Sunday, December 14
🕒 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Junior Chefs Kitchen — 2448 N. Lincoln Ave

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🎄 What’s Included:
• Gingerbread house decorating (pre-assembled for easy fun!)
• Hot chocolate bar with all the toppings
• Festive music & memories to last all season
• Zero cleanup for parents!

Programs

Explore the range of programs that Junior Chefs Kitchen has to offer with our flexible pricing plans.

Classes

1 hour of hands-on cooking, nutrition education, and skill-building—plus enjoying their creations! Our new tiered curriculum builds week by week, ending in a Master Chef Celebration where students showcase their progress. Join the fun today!

Birthday Parties

1.5 -2 hours making your recipe of choice with friends and family, celebrating over cupcakes and building memories! The special birthday child will have an incredible experience with

Camps

An action packed 6 hour day spent cooking, infused with nutrition education, crafting, making friends, moving our bodies, and building community. Day Off Camps listed in the calendar. Summer Camp 2026 launching Feb 1st.

After School

Our Junior Chefs Kitchen curriculum in your school setting when the school day is over, to build upon cooking skills among classmates. Get in touch to learn more.

Date Night

Semester Registrants Only: Parents can enjoy a night out while kids enjoy two hours in a safe, worry-free environment where we will not only take care of the babysitting, but also provide dinner, games & fun!