Cooking Classes for Tween Chefs (Ages 11–15)

Our Tuesday Jr. Chef Culinary/Baking Series is built for this age group — offering a weekly hands-on series where kids ages 9–13 explore more advanced cooking and baking techniques. Each class builds on the last, helping young chefs develop real skills like knife techniques, sautéing, baking, and meal creation. Classes are held in a fun, supportive, nut-free environment at Plainfield Community Christian Church.

Yes! The Tuesday Jr. Chef Culinary/Baking Series is designed for kids ages 9–13 and runs weekly on Tuesday evenings at Plainfield Community Christian Church. Classes go beyond the basics — covering real culinary techniques, baking skills, and kitchen confidence in a fun, challenging environment that grows with your child. Beginners are always welcome.

The Tween Chefs program is for kids ages 11 to 15. It's Kidinary's most advanced weekly class, designed for older kids and pre-teens who are ready for more complex recipes, real technique, and a higher level of creative challenge in the kitchen. For younger kids, see our Jr. Chefs (ages 8–13) or Mini Chefs (ages 4–8) programs.

While Jr. Chefs focuses on building foundational skills, Tween Chefs takes things further — more complex recipes, advanced techniques, and greater creative autonomy. The pace and expectations are calibrated for older kids who are ready to be genuinely challenged in the kitchen, not just entertained. Think multi-step dishes, deeper flavor exploration, and a higher standard of finished product.

The Tween Chefs program runs in the summer only and is not available during the school year. Check the booking calendar for upcoming Tween Chefs sessions and availability. We recommend signing up as soon as sessions open — spots fill quickly. If you don't see a current session listed, contact us to be added to the waitlist or to ask about upcoming dates.

Register online through our Sawyer booking calendar. Filter by age group or browse upcoming sessions to find Tween Chefs availability. All classes are nut-free and allergy-friendly, and all ingredients and equipment are provided. No prior cooking experience is required — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get hands-on. Questions? Contact us.