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Kids Cooking Classes in Carlsbad & Oceanside (IMPASTIAMO) offers children's cooking workshops and kid's cooking classes that focus on hands-on cooking experiences. The program is part of a broader set of cooking activities that also includes cooking workshops, vegetarian cooking classes, online cooking classes, and in-person cooking events. Sessions may feature specific themes such as a Neapolitan pizza masterclass, lasagna brunch from scratch, a pasta night party, and cooking competitions.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Schedule: Plan for 2 to 3 hours per session
Kids Cooking Classes in Carlsbad & Oceanside (IMPASTIAMO) is run by a team that includes chefs from around the world and a leadership group led by CEO and Founder Silvia Milly Carluccio, with roles in accounting, marketing, creative strategy, content, and operations. The organization was founded in the spring of 2020 and states that its mission is to promote sustainability, diversity, culture, and reduced food waste in communities, starting in the kitchen. In kids' classes, there is an emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients and straightforward recipes, and workshops are guided by enthusiastic chefs who focus on culinary education for children. The program notes that it can offer vegetarian cooking classes and can cater to a broad spectrum of dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and other specific dietary needs, with seasoned culinary experts providing personalized advice to fit dietary lifestyles. IMPASTIAMO has supported over thirty small businesses, including restaurants, private chefs, and nonprofits, and has organized special projects such as Earth Month 2022, a Free Cooking Demo with IMPASTIAMO, Feed the Music: Musicians and Chef in support of one another, and regional recipe series focused on Sicily, Mexico, and Latin America. A testimonial from Misty Becker at Henkel describes a team building event with IMPASTIAMO as lasting 2 to 3 hours and resulting in “lots of smiling faces.”
Last updated March 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Schedule: Plan for 2 to 3 hours per session
Kids Cooking Classes in Carlsbad & Oceanside (IMPASTIAMO) is run by a team that includes chefs from around the world and a leadership group led by CEO and Founder Silvia Milly Carluccio, with roles in accounting, marketing, creative strategy, content, and operations. The organization was founded in the spring of 2020 and states that its mission is to promote sustainability, diversity, culture, and reduced food waste in communities, starting in the kitchen. In kids' classes, there is an emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients and straightforward recipes, and workshops are guided by enthusiastic chefs who focus on culinary education for children. The program notes that it can offer vegetarian cooking classes and can cater to a broad spectrum of dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and other specific dietary needs, with seasoned culinary experts providing personalized advice to fit dietary lifestyles. IMPASTIAMO has supported over thirty small businesses, including restaurants, private chefs, and nonprofits, and has organized special projects such as Earth Month 2022, a Free Cooking Demo with IMPASTIAMO, Feed the Music: Musicians and Chef in support of one another, and regional recipe series focused on Sicily, Mexico, and Latin America. A testimonial from Misty Becker at Henkel describes a team building event with IMPASTIAMO as lasting 2 to 3 hours and resulting in “lots of smiling faces.”
Last updated March 24, 2026.
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