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Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes where kids take part in hands-on cooking activities in a “real” kitchen setting. The program also hosts kids parties, culinary camps, workshops, field trips, and group events. Seasonal cooking experiences are included as part of an immersive culinary adventure that focuses on culinary creativity and discovery.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Young Chefs Academy was established in 2003. Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003. The program follows a structured weekly format that allows students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills. It has been a leader in teaching kids the joy and value of culinary arts for twenty years and is trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities. The program’s mission is to make a positive lasting impact on children and families through teaching the joy and value of cooking in a welcoming environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Young Chefs Academy provides a “real” setting so that students can take what they learn there to their own homes and immerses young chefs in a world of culinary creativity and discovery while creating a lasting influence and building passion.
Over the years, Young Chefs Academy and its franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families. Its franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks. Available information includes ratings such as 4.7 on Google (1,359 reviews) and 4.9 on Google (9,201 reviews).
Parent and participant feedback includes comments such as “Excellent” from Katrina Lincoln. Karla Martinez shared that her daughters “loved their experience so much, they asked me to do it again.” Emi (黄稼莉) said, “The teachers are great, environment is welcoming and clean. You can learn a lot here, definitely recommend.” Queenie LaNY described a field trip where staff were “very professional and friendly to the kids,” gave “easy and direct instructions,” and let kids work with the food they cooked and eat it, calling it “so much fun” and “totally good for group event or just go there for cooking class,” and said she would like to visit again. Joseph Corrao said it was a “great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice.” Alicja Andruszkiewicz said, “My kids used to love this place. Too bad they’re too old now. Birthday parties here are always fun.”
Last updated February 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Young Chefs Academy was established in 2003. Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003. The program follows a structured weekly format that allows students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills. It has been a leader in teaching kids the joy and value of culinary arts for twenty years and is trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities. The program’s mission is to make a positive lasting impact on children and families through teaching the joy and value of cooking in a welcoming environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Young Chefs Academy provides a “real” setting so that students can take what they learn there to their own homes and immerses young chefs in a world of culinary creativity and discovery while creating a lasting influence and building passion.
Over the years, Young Chefs Academy and its franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families. Its franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks. Available information includes ratings such as 4.7 on Google (1,359 reviews) and 4.9 on Google (9,201 reviews).
Parent and participant feedback includes comments such as “Excellent” from Katrina Lincoln. Karla Martinez shared that her daughters “loved their experience so much, they asked me to do it again.” Emi (黄稼莉) said, “The teachers are great, environment is welcoming and clean. You can learn a lot here, definitely recommend.” Queenie LaNY described a field trip where staff were “very professional and friendly to the kids,” gave “easy and direct instructions,” and let kids work with the food they cooked and eat it, calling it “so much fun” and “totally good for group event or just go there for cooking class,” and said she would like to visit again. Joseph Corrao said it was a “great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice.” Alicja Andruszkiewicz said, “My kids used to love this place. Too bad they’re too old now. Birthday parties here are always fun.”
Last updated February 20, 2026.
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