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.

🍂 Upcoming Events at Junior Chefs Kitchen!

Join us for our Parents’ Night Out on Friday, October 10th, where kids will cook up pumpkin bacon pasta and pumpkin rice krispie treats, then cozy up for a movie night (we’ll take a vote between Hocus Pocus and Casper!).

Plus, don’t miss our Day Off Camps on October 10th and October 17th — the perfect way to keep kids busy, creative, and cooking when school’s out! Each camp is packed with hands-on recipes, kitchen challenges, and plenty of fun.

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

Summer Camp Registration is ON! 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.

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

Monthly Members 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!