Little Kitchen Academy

Little Kitchen Academy is a Montessori-inspired cooking school for ages 2 to 18. Students use real tools and real ingredients, and classes have individual workstations. Offerings include Toddler’s First Taste with a caregiver, preschool cooking classes, 6-8 year old cooking classes, preteen cooking classes, LKA Teen Nights, spring and summer cooking camps, school enrichment programs, field trips, after-school supper clubs, teen classes plus college prep, and private cooking classes.

Programs

• Toddler’s First Taste — Ages 2-3 with their caregiver · 75-minute hands-on classes; limited to one caregiver per child.
• Pre-school cooking classes — Ages 3-5 · 3-hour classes; students prepare recipes on their own with minimal assistance.
• 6-8 year old cooking classes — Ages 6-8 · 3-hour classes; includes After School Supper Club with 4PM weeknight classes.
• Preteen cooking classes — Ages 9-12 · 3-hour classes; students follow multi-step recipes and learn safe cooking techniques.
• LKA Teen Nights — Ages 13-18 · 2.5-hour cooking classes; teens cook independently and safely.
• Spring and Summer Cooking Camps — Ages 3-18 · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-12 pm, 12:30-3:30 pm, and 4:00-7:00 pm · Offered during spring break, summer, winter holidays, and school breaks.
• School Programs / Enrichment Programs for Schools — Pre-K to Grade 12 · 3-hour guided, hands-on cooking experience · School enrichment program with seasonal ingredients, nutrition, kitchen safety, and a dish made by each student.
• Field Trips & Curriculum — School programs for Grades K-12 · Field trips that reinforce math and science concepts and healthy habits.
• Giveback Program — School communities · Partner with Little Kitchen Academy to raise funds for your school.
• After-School Supper Clubs — 4 pm weekday classes · Students prepare and enjoy supper together after school.
• Teen Classes + College Prep — Teens · Teens learn to budget recipes, make trending TikTok recipes, or new cooking techniques.
• Private Cooking Classes — Ages 3-18 · 3-hour private class · Private class for up to 10 participants total; personalized recipe for the child of honor.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

Little Kitchen Academy’s mission is to build confidence, independence, practical life skills, and a lifelong love of cooking.

All recipes are free of meat, poultry, seafood, and nuts. The only allergen not welcome is nuts. Recipe substitutions can be made for gluten-free or dairy-free needs or other allergies/intolerances. Outside food, drinks, or décor are not permitted for private classes.

What families say

“I’ve had the most lovely experience with LKA since enrolling my daughter in their drop-in classes. Jessica responds promptly and the LKA staff make you feel like you are their one and only special customer.” — Quyen D.

Last updated September 2, 2026.