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

Deconstructed & beloved meals that help kids explore new food. Simple, delicious and most under 30 mins!

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Fall 2026 Semester

🍂 Fall 2026 Semester Registration Opens August 3 at 12:00 PM!

Get ready to travel the world—one recipe at a time! 🌎 This fall, our weekly cooking classes will take young chefs on a culinary adventure as they explore new cultures, master foundational cooking skills, and build confidence in the kitchen through hands-on cooking every week.

🌎 Fall Destinations:
🇬🇷 September: Greece – Mediterranean Magic
🇩🇪 October: Germany – Oktoberfest & Fall Harvest
🇵🇷 November: Puerto Rico – Island Flavors
🇸🇪 December: Sweden – Holiday Traditions

⭐ New this Fall: Become a Founding Member! New families enrolling in either our Lincoln Park or West Loop location will receive 10% off Fall tuition, lock in that discount for future concurrent semesters when they re-enroll for Winter, enjoy FREE Monthly Date Nights (ages 4+), early access to camps and special events, and—if you enroll by September 1—receive a bonus guest pass, JCK cookbook, kid-friendly knife set, and $100 off a birthday party! Use code: foundingmember26 at checkout.

See you in the kitchen!!

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 (or 8) hour day spent cooking, infused with nutrition education, crafting, making friends, moving our bodies, and building community. School Day Off Camps are listed in the Sawyer 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.

Parents Night Out

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!