About
Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes where kids and teens prepare food in a “real” kitchen setting and can take what they learn back to their own homes. The program also hosts kids parties, culinary camps, workshops, field trips, group events, and adults classes. Classes follow a structured weekly program and include seasonal cooking experiences that create an immersive culinary adventure.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
Young Chefs Academy was established in 2003 and has been teaching kids for twenty years. 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. Founder and CEO Julie Burleson leads Young Chefs Academy, which is described as a leader in teaching kids the joy and value of culinary arts and is trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities. Over the years, Young Chefs Academy franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families.
Young Chefs Academy has been rated 4.7 on Google based on 1,359 reviews and 4.9 on Google based on 9,201 reviews. Parents and caregivers have shared feedback such as “Excellent” (Katrina Lincoln), “My daughters loved their experience so much, they asked me to do it again” (Karla Martinez), and “The teachers are great, environment is welcoming and clean. You can learn a lot here, definitely recommend” (Emi). Other reviewers note that “the staffs here are all very professional and friendly to the kids” and that kids “get to have their hands on the food they cook and get to eat it” during field trips and group events (Queenie LaNY). Additional comments include “Great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice” (Joseph Corrao) and that “Birthday parties here are always fun” (Alicja Andruszkiewicz).
Last updated June 3, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
Young Chefs Academy was established in 2003 and has been teaching kids for twenty years. 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. Founder and CEO Julie Burleson leads Young Chefs Academy, which is described as a leader in teaching kids the joy and value of culinary arts and is trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities. Over the years, Young Chefs Academy franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families.
Young Chefs Academy has been rated 4.7 on Google based on 1,359 reviews and 4.9 on Google based on 9,201 reviews. Parents and caregivers have shared feedback such as “Excellent” (Katrina Lincoln), “My daughters loved their experience so much, they asked me to do it again” (Karla Martinez), and “The teachers are great, environment is welcoming and clean. You can learn a lot here, definitely recommend” (Emi). Other reviewers note that “the staffs here are all very professional and friendly to the kids” and that kids “get to have their hands on the food they cook and get to eat it” during field trips and group events (Queenie LaNY). Additional comments include “Great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice” (Joseph Corrao) and that “Birthday parties here are always fun” (Alicja Andruszkiewicz).
Last updated June 3, 2026.
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