Kids Classes & More
World Tour:
Global Eats for Young Chefs
Fall Semester: Sept 8-Oct 16
The world is a pretty big place, and starting this fall young chefs ages 1½–16 will discover how much flavor, tradition, and creativity it holds. From the comfort foods of home (we’ll start with New Jersey’s state dessert, blueberry pie!) to dishes from places like Greece, Morocco, Turkey, and beyond, each week brings new ingredients and discoveries. And while we're exploring the world from our kitchen, we don't skip the classics—baking, knife skills, seasonal cooking, and from-scratch fundamentals remain at the heart of every class, giving kids confidence and plenty of proud "I made this!" moments they'll love to share with you.
We’ve also added 3:00 and 3:15pm class times for families with an earlier school dismissal to turn that tricky after-school window into something much more fun: cooking, learning, and so much more. Don’t miss the bus, sign up now! 🌎 🚌
Please note: The semester is in progress, but we do have some pro-rated and drop-in trial options.
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. No makeups or refunds can be made for classes your child is unable to attend, including absences 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 teenagers. Younger students must have prior cooking experience in one of the following: Gourmet Club, or our summer cooking camp at Chef's discretion.
More Classes
Cook the Book:
Percy Jackson
4 SPOTS LEFT
Sunday, September 27: 10am–12:30pm
Step into the world of Percy Jackson for a mythological cooking adventure inspired by Rick Riordan’s beloved demigods, legendary quests, and modern twist on ancient Greek mythology. Led by professional pastry chefs Chef Karen and Chef Lena, young fans (ages 7-12) will bring the magic of Camp Half-Blood to life through playful, imaginative recipes inspired by the series. Whether they’ve read the books, watched the show, or are just discovering Percy’s world, kids will have fun creating a feast fit for the gods, including:
Medusa’s Serpentkopita
Sally Jackson’s Blue Cookies
Ambrosia of the Gods
Poseidon Punch
HOW IT WORKS: Kids will cook together from 10am to 11:45am. One parent/adult joins for food and discussion from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Price includes one child and only one accompanying adult. Come hungry for both food and a fun chat about this beloved story world and its fantastic characters!
👨👩👧👦 Family Class
☀️ Morning Class
📚 Bookish Bites
$115 per family (for ages 7-12 with adult participation required—see “How it Works” above)
Is It Cake?!
1 SPOT LEFT
Monday, October 12: 10am–Noon
Surprise them on the Columbus Day school holiday with a kids-only experience that reveals the secrets behind illusion cakes. Lead Pastry Chef Karen Nicholas will teach fun, clever decorating techniques to transform cakes into something completely unexpected. By the end, kids will have a remarkably realistic creation designed to fool the eye—and make everyone ask the now-famous question: “Is it cake?!” (Cutting into it will reveal the delicious truth.) Don’t miss this fun “Screen to Table” experience inspired by the Netflix phenomenon and viral dessert trend.
🍎 School Holiday
📺 Screen to Table
👍 “Fun, approachable, great instructors, great organization. Most importantly, we were able to create some really amazing-looking cakes and we had no prior experience. That is not easy to do! I was very, very impressed and have told many friends about this class!” —Gregory E. (previous participant)
$105 per person (for ages 8-17)
Family Baking:
Halloween Fun
Saturday, October 24: 9–10:15am
Spend a Saturday morning baking side by side with your little chef (ages 2½–6) in the latest installment of our popular Family Baking series. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together, this hands-on experience is all about mixing, sifting, learning, laughing, and making something delicious as a team—with plenty of sweet memories along the way. Chef Afi Green will guide everyone through foundational baking skills as this class takes on cupcakes, finished with orange buttercream and candies to create a playful carved-pumpkin look perfect for the days leading up to Halloween. It’s a feel-good way to make the most of the season together—and one of our most accessible family experiences. (Registration covers one child + one adult, with the option to add a sibling at checkout.)
👨👩👧👦 Family Class
☀️ Morning Class
$70 covers 1 child (ages 2½–6) + 1 adult
Parties
Parties
for Kids Birthdays, Teens & Scout Troops
Our birthday parties are all-inclusive, hands-on cooking experiences for budding chefs ages 5–16. Parties are 1.5 hours long and held on Saturdays from 10am to 11:30am or from 12:30pm 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
Decide which theme is right for your child (scout parties can click here), then click the INQUIRE button above to request a date. Our kids events coordinator, Tina, will answer questions and confirm the details before our booking platform, HiSawyer, sends a deposit request; payment secures booking. We’ll confirm final head count and guest names one week before your party.
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.
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.