Young Chefs Academy of The Woodlands, TX
Young Chefs Academy of The Woodlands, TX, 2520 Research Forest Dr, #475, The Woodlands, TX 77381
About
Young Chefs Academy of The Woodlands, TX offers kids cooking classes where students work in a hands-on environment to develop, refine, and practice essential culinary skills. The program also hosts birthday parties and special occasion parties that blend hands-on cooking activities with interactive fun. In addition, it offers seasonal and summer culinary camps, workshops, field trips, group events, and adults cooking classes, with a focus on kitchen safety and exploration of global cuisines in a setting that is intended to inspire creativity and a lifelong love of cooking, and that is described as a “real” kitchen setting so students can take what they learn to their own homes. Cooking classes are available for kids of all ages, with weekly cooking classes following a structured curriculum where students progress from week to week.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003. The leadership team for Young Chefs Academy of The Woodlands, TX includes Franchise Owner Chris McKelvey and Elizabeth McKelvey, along with Founder and CEO Julie Burleson. Franchise Owner Chris McKelvey has been a Paramedic for 4 years and a Juvenile Detention Officer for 6 years. For the last 16 years, Elizabeth McKelvey has used ballroom dancing to make a difference in people’s lives and served as director of a nonprofit organization that provided after-school ballroom dance programs to underprivileged and at-risk kids. 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 reports a Google rating of 4.7 based on 1,359 reviews. Over the years, franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families. A parent testimonial describes the program as one that “immerses young chefs in a world of culinary creativity and discovery,” “creating a lasting influence and building passion,” and being “trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities.”
Last updated July 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founder and CEO Julie Burleson established Young Chefs Academy in 2003. The leadership team for Young Chefs Academy of The Woodlands, TX includes Franchise Owner Chris McKelvey and Elizabeth McKelvey, along with Founder and CEO Julie Burleson. Franchise Owner Chris McKelvey has been a Paramedic for 4 years and a Juvenile Detention Officer for 6 years. For the last 16 years, Elizabeth McKelvey has used ballroom dancing to make a difference in people’s lives and served as director of a nonprofit organization that provided after-school ballroom dance programs to underprivileged and at-risk kids. 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 reports a Google rating of 4.7 based on 1,359 reviews. Over the years, franchisees have been showcased across some of the largest networks promoting healthy activities for kids and families. A parent testimonial describes the program as one that “immerses young chefs in a world of culinary creativity and discovery,” “creating a lasting influence and building passion,” and being “trusted by thousands of families to teach children positive and healthy activities.”
Last updated July 24, 2026.
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