Lil’ Pinkies Up!
Lil’ Pinkies Up kitchen, 369 East 17th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92627
About
Lil’ Pinkies Up! offers parties and playdates, one on one food exploration classes for picky or selective eaters, privately curated classes and parties, summer camps, and cooking classes. The program uses a private kitchen, and menus and activities are completely customizable. It has 2 hour, half day, and week-long options available, with a minimum of 6 participants.
Programs
- Parties and Playdates
- One on One Food Exploration Classes for Picky/Selective Eaters — Private classes to explore new foods in a FUN, no-pressure environment. Contact for rates and availability.
- Privately curated classes & parties — The private kitchen is open for privately curated classes and parties.
- Summer camps — Summer camps are offered.
- Cooking Class — Virtual class gallery item shown on the program page.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: 2 hour, ½ day and week-long options available.
About the provider
The program states that its mission is making food fun for the whole family and helping children become polite, inquisitive eaters through a positive, no-pressure approach. Allison leads the program. It is endorsed by registered dietitians.
The Politeness Policy is mentioned. Menus and activities are completely customizable. Private classes are available in a FUN, no-pressure environment.
What families say
“Allison hosted a cooking party for my daughter's birthday and it was the best, most stress-free decision I could have made. Allison is so patient and funny with the children.” — Jane Ahn
“Our 3 daughters had the opportunity to try Lil' Pinkies Up cooking class & had such an incredible experience! Allison is so friendly and knowledgeable and she's able to teach them about food in such a fun way.” — Amy & Dave
“I had my 8-year-old daughter and 6 year old son attend a class in hopes of helping them broaden their very small food world.” — Thoa Tran
Last updated October 22, 2026.
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