Pineapple Kitchen Kids Culinary Education

Pineapple Kitchen Kids Culinary Education includes hands-on workshops where children learn principles of food safety in the kitchen, best practices for food preparation, and basic kitchen tools and measurements. The program gives kids hands-on experience in how to create a recipe and offers Pineapple Kitchen Kids workshops that focus on basic culinary instruction with specific themes. Summer Culinary Kids Camps are part of the offerings, alongside other activities at Pineapple Kitchen such as an Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Show, Dining & Mixology Events, Charcuterie Classes, and Interactive Murder Mystery Shows.

• Ages: 7–13 years old
• Schedule: 2-hour hands-on workshops focusing on basic culinary instruction with specific themes

Pineapple Kitchen Kids Culinary Education is part of Pineapple Kitchen, which was founded and created by husband-and-wife team Mike and Jenny Schenk, who are residents of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Pineapple Kitchen features a Culinary Theater that offers kids programs and adult culinary experiences, and it specializes in fusion condiments, Soft Bavarian Pretzels, and Gourmet Dips, as well as all-natural products to serve at parties. Pineapple Kitchen was honored on August 18, 2022, as one of seven businesses or nonprofits recognized by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 42nd Annual Small Business of the Year Awards.

Last updated June 2, 2026.