Kids Classes & More
Date Night Drop-Off:
Pizza Party (Kids Only!)
TONIGHT: 1 SPOT LEFT!
Friday, March 20: 5–7pm
Craving a night out but can’t find a sitter? We’ve got you! Drop off your child (ages 4–12) for a fun and special Friday night cooking experience led by Chefs Afi and Lila. Kids will make pizza dough from scratch, bake a sweet pastry for dessert, and enjoy games and an art project while you take some well-deserved time for yourself. It's a win-win, and it's this Friday night, so book today!
$55 per child (ages 4–12)
Family Baking:
Cupcake Cones
Saturday, March 28: 9–10am
In this hands-on family class, you’ll create a new and unexpected baking mash-up: classic ice cream cones filled with soft, fluffy cupcake batter and topped with swirls and frosting dipped in rainbow sprinkles! Chef Afi guides you and your little one step by step as you mix, fill, bake, and decorate, with plenty of time to laugh and enjoy the process together. Registration covers one child (ages 3–6) and one adult, with the option to add a sibling or a friend so the whole crew can join in the memory-making.
$65 per family: 1 child ages 3–6 + 1 adult
(with $25 option to add additional participant)
Winter-
into-Spring
Semester
In session, with limited
drop-in availability
Young chefs ages 1½–16 continue making and tasting foods that changed the world in our new Winter-into-Spring Semester, running March 2–May 1.*
Chef Lila leads these hands-on classes as kids build real kitchen skills through cooking that’s engaging and fun. As part of our yearlong History of Food theme, this session explores the Renaissance, Britain’s Golden Age, the American West, and more—kids will even make what George Washington ate for breakfast! This semester brings history to the table in ways that feel accessible, memorable, and delicious.
*Please note: We will be closed March 30–April 10 for Spring Break week (aligning with the SOMA school district calendar) and a week of required building maintenance. Also please remember that no makeups or refunds can be made for classes your child is unable to attend.
Upcoming: Spring Semester will run May 4-June 19. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page for updates and early access registration.
From Tiny Chefs to Teens
Choose your child’s age range from the menu to learn more about our semester classes for kids.
Please note: We do not offer trial classes; registration is for the full semester. We are unable to provide refunds, transfers, or make-up sessions for missed classes due to illness, personal emergencies, or events beyond our control. Prices may have increased slightly to reflect rising food and supply costs, and a payment plan is available.
To ensure a safe learning environment, Kitchen Table reserves the right to remove any student whose behavior compromises the safety of themselves, others, or our team. No refunds or make-up classes will be issued in such cases, though students are welcome to return once the behavior is resolved.
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This class is specially designed to encourage toddlers to explore the creative side of cooking with the help from their adult caregiver. Their senses are used to identify foods through tasting, touching, and smelling. In addition, we introduce proper kitchen hygiene and advance children’s fine and gross motor skills through measuring, stirring, and kneading. They will be amazed to watch ingredients come together and become something wonderful to eat. The class is perfect for ages 2-3 years old. We do allow 3s who are not yet ready for a separation class and prefer to be with their adult. Adult chaperone participation is required.
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Children will experience a fun, hands-on approach to cooking in this 1-hour drop-off class taught by a trained chef. We encourage children to try new foods while they create a recipe from scratch to take home and share with the family. By the end of the six weeks, your child will take home a cookbook so you can whip up the recipes at home!
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Children will explore recipes with a variety of fresh ingredients and learn how to make healthy, balanced choices. We introduce basic cooking and baking techniques.
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This class is especially designed for elementary-aged students who are ready to handle more mature responsibilities in the kitchen such as working with sharp knifes and kitchen equipment. They will learn to work independently and in groups to create a recipe to take home and share with family.
For children age 8, this class is recommended for students who have been in a Kitchen Table Summer Camp. Otherwise enrollment for 8-year-olds is up to Chef's discretion and may be recommended to enroll in Kitchen Brigade as an introduction.
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This is a one and a half-hour advanced class for serious students in middle and high school looking to learn culinary techniques and knife skills. Each week will focus on recipes that highlight a specific technique.
Note: A waiver must be signed by a legal guardian.
This class is for students in middle school. Younger students must have prior cooking experience in one of the following: Gourmet Club, or our summer cooking camp at Chef's discretion.
Drop-in Trial Classes
See how your child likes cooking classes without committing to a full semester. (Fair warning: it’s usually a hit.) Available during our current semester already in progress, for select age groups only. Check out the drop-in schedule and secure a spot while openings last.
Summer
Teen Culinary Workshops
Tue–Wed–Thu
3:30pm•Starting July 7
These hands-on summer workshops are perfect for beginning and intermediate level teens (ages 13–17) who love to cook and try new things. They'll practice knife skills, get comfortable with kitchen equipment, and make classic recipes every young chef should know—for an upbeat experience that blends fun, skill-building, and summer flavors. Think of it as an elevated “summer camp” experience for teens who are ready for something more grown-up and skill-focused. Spots are limited and these weeks tend to fill quickly—register now to lock in your teen’s preferred dates.
Week 1 🧁 BAKING with Chefs Karen and Lena
Week 2 🔪 CULINARY with Chefs Maritza and Lila
Week 3 🔪 CULINARY with Chefs Maritza and Lila
Week 4 🧁 BAKING with Chefs Karen and Lena
Week 5 🔪 CULINARY with Chefs Maritza and Lila
Please note: The dates for pastry-only Baking classes are July 7-9 and July 28-30. Culinary Basics is only the weeks of July 14-16, July 21-23, and Aug 4-6.
Parties
Parties
for Kids Birthdays, Teens & Scout Troops
Our Saturday afternoon parties are designed to be all-inclusive, hands-on cooking experiences for budding chefs ages 5–16. Parties are an hour and a half long and held on Saturdays from 12:30 to 2pm. Simply choose a theme and let us take it from there. We provide the ingredients, beverages, and fun activities—and clean up the mess!
Plan a Party
First, expand on the themes menu to decide which is right for your child. (Scout parties can also click here.)
Next, inquire to request a date at the button below. Our coordinator for kids events, Tina, will answer any questions and confirm the details, after which our booking platform, HiSawyer, will send a deposit request; payment secures booking. A week before the party, we will confirm final head count and guest names.
Please note: Any separate vendors, unlisted items, or custom themes must be approved by Kitchen Table in advance.
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Kids will become pizza chefs, crafting their own mini-pizzas from scratch! They will observe the magic of yeast in dough-making, bake their creations, and enjoy their pizzas at the party. Cupcake decorating is also part of the fun.
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This enchanting party is for children who love all things magical! Kids will make Fairy Bread and decorate Butterfly Cookies or cupcakes.
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Inspired by the hit Netflix series! Kids will shape dough into professional-looking cookies and try their hand at cupcake decoration based on a theme chosen in advance collaboration with our pastry chef. Prizes are awarded for the "best" design and the most edible creation. It’s a hilariously good time!
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Roll, stuff, and bake your own cheesy vegetarian calzones, then chill out with frosty, caffeine-free frappes—and cupcakes, too! Perfect for birthdays, hangouts, or just a fun afternoon, this party serves up hands-on cooking with serious flavor and plenty of style.
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Teens will learn how to make pappardelle from scratch with a pasta maker along with a classic red sauce, then enjoy their delicious work together at the party. Cupcake decorating rounds out the celebration with a sweet finish.
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Mix, fold, and bake scratch-made empanadas with savory fillings, then dig in while they’re hot. (And cupcake decorating balances things out with something sweet.) Perfect for birthdays, hangouts, or just a fun afternoon with friends.
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Ready to earn that Cooking Merit Badge? Gather your troop for a hands-on cooking adventure! Scouts will choose from our list of recipes and learn to read, measure, mix, and work together as a kitchen team. Best of all, everyone gets to enjoy the delicious results of their hard work at the end of class.
Summer Camp
July 6–August 14
Camp is SOLD OUT
Our 2026 Kitchen Expeditions camp for curious cooks ages 9–12* explores culinary traditions from around the world while building real kitchen confidence: knife skills, cooking techniques, and plenty of hands-on cooking—with a little math, science, and reading snuck in, too… shhh.
*Please note: Children under 9 are not eligible (8-year-olds may be considered only with prior approval from Chef Lila). This camp is not recommended for children with severe gluten allergies, though our kitchen is nut-free. Be sure to review our waiver for cancellation and code-of-conduct policies before registering.
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July 6-10: The Philippine islands feature a rich and deliciously diverse cuisine. Campers will explore a unique mash-up of salty, sweet, and sour flavors, with influences from Southeast Asia, Spain, and America. (SOLD OUT)
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July 13–17: This week focuses on Pacific Northwest cuisine, with an emphasis on foraging, fresh produce, ocean-fresh seafood, and iconic regional dishes—great for campers who love the great outdoors. (SOLD OUT)
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July 20–24: Explore a biodiverse pantry from the Amazon region of South America. This week highlights the forest’s bounty, with earthy and vibrant dishes that reflect the deep connection between food, culture, and nature. (SOLD OUT)
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July 27–31: Louisiana Cajun cuisine is all about building deep, layered flavors. Campers will discover the intertwined roots of Creole and Cajun classics shaped by French, Spanish, and local Louisiana traditions. (SOLD OUT)
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August 3–7: The culinary traditions of Persia form the foundation of much Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. This ancient tradition values simple, high-quality ingredients, resulting in wonderfully complex, aromatic, and refined dishes. (SOLD OUT)
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August 10–14: Whether you call it a “scramble,” “hot dish,” or “pitch-in,” Midwestern cooking celebrates hearty comfort food. Shaped by European immigration from places like Germany and Scandinavia, many iconic American dishes trace their roots to the Heartland. (SOLD OUT)
We are Allergy-Aware
We are a nut-free and vegetarian-friendly kitchen, but some ingredients may come from facilities that process nuts. Because we cook with flour, eggs, and dairy and often serve family-style, certain severe allergies may not be fully accommodated.
Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs; substitutions, if possible, may incur an additional charge. If a class isn’t the right fit, we’re happy to recommend others or hear your suggestions.