Conquering Cuisine Kids Cooking Classes

Conquering Cuisine Kids Cooking Classes offers hands-on kids cooking classes where participants prepare a variety of basic meals. In each class, kids receive instruction on fundamental cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and the proper use and care of cooking tools. Classes begin with instruction on the recipes being prepared, including ingredients, measurements, and procedures, and kids prepare menu items under the guidance and supervision of instructors, eat the dishes they make in class, and can ask questions throughout the process.

• Ages: 10–18 years old

Conquering Cuisine states that safety is a primary goal for its kids cooking classes and requires that kids be at least 10 years old and 54 inches tall to participate, with no exceptions. Menus for the kids classes are described as stressing fresh ingredients and kid-friendly flavors. Conquering Cuisine operates as a state-of-the art studio dedicated to cooking classes, gourmet catering, and private events.

Owner Denis Chiappa opened Conquering Cuisine in 2018. The leadership and instructional team includes Denis Chiappa (Owner), Sara O'Brien (Customer Support, Financial & Social), Mike Conti (Wine Expert), David Kiser (Chef), Jack Galt (Chef & Instructor), Nastassja Vassileva (Instructor & Catering), Edmond D'Amato (Instructor), Chris Mikovich (Instructor), and Pam Paolino (Web Developer). Staff credentials include experience such as Denis Chiappa’s work as a retailer, chef, teacher, cookbook author and caterer, and his role as principal instructor at Carlow Cookery for over 10 years; David G Kiser’s Le Cordon Bleu training and service as a chef instructor at The French Culinary Institute; Michael Conti’s 45-plus years in hospitality and education, leadership of food and beverage operations, and authorship of wine lists that have received the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence; Edmond D'Amato’s bachelor’s degree from Johnson and Wales University and experience as an executive chef and in opening several restaurants; and Daniel Gallo’s graduation from the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, work in multiple cities, participation in opening teams for two restaurants recognized by Bon Appetit Magazine as “10 Best New Restaurants in the Country” for their respective years, and experience working alongside multiple James Beard Best Chef Award winners and Food & Wine Best New Chefs.

Last updated July 13, 2026.