8 Hands-On Kids Cooking Classes Around Los Angeles

Erynn said:  A rotating schedule means kid chefs meet for 1.5 hours each week of the month to learn baking and cooking skills. Sessions are available on weekdays and weekends, and parents can participate, too. Teen classes invite kids ages 13+ to hone their skills and learn to cook, bake and decorate cakes, and more.

Erynn said:  Lil Chef School caters to kids as young as three who want to become chefs! Someone Special n Me courses are for kids 3-5 and a grownup and involve hands-on participation like measuring and mixing ingredients. Weekly cooking classes for ages 5 and up last 90 minutes and are ongoing so kids can join any time. Classes make two recipes each week that span world cuisine- and kids get to eat what they create!

Lil Chef School is strictly nut-free.

Erynn said:  Cooking classes at Cooking Block span everything from the basics to advanced skills. Class offerings vary seasonally, with sessions like Farm-to-Kid letting kids explore a real-life farm, then learning to harvest and cook the foods they find there. Some sessions involve field trips (parent participation required!).

Erynn said:  In addition to birthday parties and summer camps, Culinary Kids also hosts after-school classes at school campuses all around LA. Locations vary by session, but every class encourages teamwork and independence in cooking while teaching recipes and kitchen skills. Kids can attend classes at any school campus--they don't need to be students there to enroll in cooking courses.

Erynn said:  Hands-on classes let even the youngest chefs (with a parent's assistance) learn to cook, plate meals, practice math and science concepts, and sample what they've created. Classes are weekly and involve more recipes the older the "chefs" are, and kids get to bring recipes home, too.

Erynn said:  An ever-changing roster of kids' classes makes Cozymeal a fun experience every time. The lineup can include classes that focus on desserts like cookies and chocolate, global cuisine, and cooking and baking for unique dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, and more). Locations vary per class, but pro chefs host classes at local venues or even private homes.

Erynn said:  With both kids-only and family-friendly cooking classes, BLVD Kitchen gets the whole family excited about food. Younger kids can participate in family classes that focus on meals everyone will enjoy, while kids' classes follow themes like tea party, teens cook dinner, and baking for dad.