About
Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes, kids parties, culinary camps, workshops, field trips, and group experiences, along with options for adults. The program takes place at Young Chefs Academy and focuses on culinary activities such as measuring ingredients and mastering sauces as part of its structured weekly program.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003, and the program has grown over twenty years with locations throughout the US. The stated 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 describes its classes and seasonal cooking experiences as immersive culinary adventures that inspire young minds to learn, grow, and thrive through the art of cooking, and notes that its environment provides a “real” setting so students can take what they learn to their own homes. The program reports being trusted by thousands of families and being showcased across major networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families, and it states that it nourishes values and gives kids an innovative environment to learn and thrive.
Young Chefs Academy reports Google ratings of 4.7 (1,359 reviews) and 4.9 (9,201 reviews). Parent and caregiver feedback includes comments 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 mention professional and friendly staff, clear instructions for kids, hands-on cooking and eating what they make during field trips, “great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice” (Joseph Corrao), and that birthday parties there “are always fun” (Alicja Andruszkiewicz).
Last updated January 30, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003, and the program has grown over twenty years with locations throughout the US. The stated 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 describes its classes and seasonal cooking experiences as immersive culinary adventures that inspire young minds to learn, grow, and thrive through the art of cooking, and notes that its environment provides a “real” setting so students can take what they learn to their own homes. The program reports being trusted by thousands of families and being showcased across major networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families, and it states that it nourishes values and gives kids an innovative environment to learn and thrive.
Young Chefs Academy reports Google ratings of 4.7 (1,359 reviews) and 4.9 (9,201 reviews). Parent and caregiver feedback includes comments 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 mention professional and friendly staff, clear instructions for kids, hands-on cooking and eating what they make during field trips, “great experience for kids to learn how to cook, the chefs are so nice” (Joseph Corrao), and that birthday parties there “are always fun” (Alicja Andruszkiewicz).
Last updated January 30, 2026.
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