Description

Kids that know how to cook are healthier, happier, more confident, and a huge help at home! 

In a world filled with processed & junk food, learning to cook is a vital skill for any child. That’s why we teach children how to cook and bake with whole foods from scratch. Our classes are taught by area Chefs in our 3000 square foot fully equipped state of the art instructional facility where your child will experience new foods and preparation techniques, learn valuable life skills, and hone cooking abilities in a safe learning environment. You will love watching as your “young chef” grows with confidence and knowledge while creating amazing foods at home! This Series Is For Kids Ages 9-15. 

During This Series Your Child Will:

• • Build relationships and work with instructors and other children in groups and individually

  • Learn to prepare scratch made foods hands on like a real chef

  • Learn how to use and identify kitchen equipment, tools, & cookware

  • Gain an appreciation for many different foods

  • Get away from picky eating

  • Develop and improve fine motor skills

  • Practice reading comprehension and math while learning how to follow directions and recipes

  • Be more creative and self sufficient

  • Learn valuable life skills that will last a lifetime

  • Learn to help Mom and Dad at home

  • Get to eat what is prepared in class

Class Schedule: (Mondays 6PM-8PM)

• • Class 1: January 30th

  • Class 2: February 6th

  • Class 3: February 20th

  • Class 4: February 27th

  • Class 5: March 6th

  • Class 6: March 27th

  • Class 7: April 3rd

  • Class 8: April 17th

  • Class 9: April 24th

  • Class 10: May 1st

What Your Child Will Learn :

Class 1: Knife Skills, Kitchen Safety, & Organization

• • Proper knife handling, choosing the right knife & cutting board

  • How to sharpen a knife, knife safety, cleaning, & maintaining knives

  • Basic cuts every Chef should know & hands on practice

  • Speed and accuracy

Class 2: How to Prepare Breakfast Foods Part 1

• • Following recipes, food safety, Mise en place, organization, and equipment, utensil use, & identification 

  • Clean as you go and maintaining a clutter free workspace

  • The science of an egg and egg preparation methods

  • Fried, boiled, scrambled, & poached eggs

  • Cooking breakfast sides, home fried potatoes, sausage, & bacon 

  • Cooking temperature control

Class 3: How to Prepare Breakfast Foods Part 2

• • Ingredient measuring, weighing, & kitchen math

  • Batters, pancakes & waffles

  • Western omelet’s & vegetable frittatas

Class 4: How to Prepare Poultry

• • Safe handling of poultry & food safety

  • Rubs, marinades, flavoring, & seasoning

  • Frying, roasting, braising, & grilling chicken

  • Sauces & plating

Class 5: How to Prepare Beef & Pork

• • Safe handling of beef and pork 

  • Rubs, marinades, flavoring, & seasoning

  • Grilling, pan searing, & sauteing

  • Sauces & plating

 Class 6: How to Prepare Seafood

• • Identifying fresh seafood & how to cook it

  • Frying, roasting, & grilling seafood

  • How to make seafood skewers

  • Seasoning, spices, breading, & batters

  • Sauces & accompaniments

Class 7: How to Prepare Salads, Dressings & Sandwiches

• • How to prepare cold, hot, & panini sandwiches

  • Preparing tossed and bound salads

  • Preparing fresh salad dressings

  • Plating and display

Class 8: How to Prepare Pasta, Sauces, & Bread

• • Preparing, rolling, cutting, & cooking scratch made pasta 

  • Scratch made pasta sauces

  • Hand crafted focaccia bread

Class 9: How to Prepare Soups

• • Hot & cold soups & bisques

  • Flavoring and seasoning techniques

  • Preparing stocks & broths

Class 10: How To Prepare Vegetables, Starches, and Healthy Snacks

• • How to cook vegetables properly

  • Identification and how to cut and prepare vegetables

  • Grilling, steaming, & roasting vegetables

  • Cooking rice, grains, & potatoes

  • Healthy snacks all kids love 

Please Contact us to request an age accommodation for younger or older children.

Cancellation Policy:

For our class cancellation policy please go to: https://thecuttingedgeclassroom.com/cancellation-policy/

Please be aware that when you enroll you are making a commitment to complete the 10 class course. Due to prior planning for these classes and the limited space, we cannot accept cancellations unless there are extreme circumstances. If your child cannot finish the course due to serious issues, we will try our best to move him or her to the next series. If a class has to be cancelled we will communicate a makeup date as soon as possible.  

Food Allergies:

We use common ingredients in our classes and all ingredients may not be listed in the class description. if you have a food allergy we ask that you understand our goal is to teach cooking techniques and it will not always be possible to change class menus and ingredients to accommodate those with allergies. It is best to call us and ask about a specific class so we may better help you.