Little Monsters Culinary

09/18/2026

09/16/2026

Grab your wands, dust off your wizarding robes, and get ready for a magical October with Little Monsters Culinary!

This October, we’re heading to Hogwarts with two Harry Potter Kids Culinary Classes and one extra-special Harry Potter Culinary & Art Workshop!

Each date will feature a completely different Harry Potter-inspired menu and experience, so your young witches and wizards can join us for one—or come to all three!

⚡ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH – ALLEY 6 DISTILLERY, HEALDSBURG
2:30–4:00 PM | Ages 4–11 | $50

Our first trip to Hogwarts takes us to Alley 6 for a magical afternoon of hands-on cooking!

ON THE MENU

🧙 Butterbeer Cookie SandWITCHes
Butterbeer cookies filled with homemade vanilla buttercream.

🐍 Slytherin Snake Soup
Fresh garden vegetables and spaghetti “snakes” cooked in a rich tomato broth.

✨ Golden Snitch Cheese Balls
A combination of delicious cheeses transformed into Golden Snitches with pretzel wings—the perfect accompaniment to our soup!

Parents are welcome to stay and observe or relax in Alley 6’s tasting lounge while the kids cook. Alley 6 is also conveniently located near downtown Healdsburg.

🪄 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH – MERRIAM VINEYARDS
2:30–4:00 PM | Ages 4–11 | $50

The magic continues at Merriam Vineyards with an entirely new Hogwarts-inspired menu!

ON THE MENU

🎃 Pumpkin Pasties
Kids will roll out pie crust, create pumpkin shapes, and fill their pasties with a sweet and creamy pumpkin filling.

🌱 Professor Sprout’s Magical Garden Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta filled with a variety of fresh vegetables and inspired by Hogwarts’ Herbology professor.

🪄 Cheesy Wand Breadsticks
Kids will transform pizza dough into edible wizard wands topped with Parmesan herb butter.

Parents are welcome to stay or enjoy Merriam’s beautiful tasting garden or lounge while the kids cook. Merriam is conveniently located near the Healdsburg and Windsor border.

🏰 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH – HARRY POTTER CULINARY & ART WORKSHOP
10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Ages 4–11

Our final October event is our biggest Harry Potter adventure! During this four-hour workshop, kids will move between the kitchen and art stations as they cook a complete Hogwarts-inspired meal and create magical Harry Potter-themed art projects to take home.

ON THE MENU

🎂 Happee Birthdae Harry Cupcakes
Inspired by Hagrid’s famous birthday cake for Harry!

🥧 Great Hall Chicken Pie
A warm and creamy chicken and vegetable pie worthy of a Hogwarts feast. Vegetarian options available.

🦡 Hufflepuff Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes that young chefs will help prepare, mash, and mix.

🎨 PLUS HARRY POTTER ART!
Kids will create Harry Potter-inspired art projects throughout the day to bring home along with their magical memories.

WIZARDING ATTIRE ENCOURAGED!

Kids are welcome to come to any of our October events dressed in their wizarding robes, Harry Potter gear, or favorite Halloween costume.

Every class has a different menu and activities, so kids can attend one, two, or all three!

READY TO JOIN US AT HOGWARTS?

📱 Text: 707-955-0973
📧 Email: [email protected]

Space is limited, so reserve your young witch or wizard’s spot soon!

Happy Cooking & Creating!

09/09/2026

Kids Culinary Class at Wildhaven Sonoma | Healdsburg
Sunday, September 13th from 2:30-4:00
Hello Little Monsters Families,

We’re heading back to the beautiful Wildhaven Sonoma in Healdsburg for a special afternoon of outdoor cooking on the Russian River!

Join us Sunday, September 13th as our Little Monsters cook beneath Wildhaven’s outdoor event tent while parents get a chance to relax and enjoy this incredible riverfront property.

Sunday, September 13th
Wildhaven Sonoma | Healdsburg
2:30–4:00 PM
Ages 4–11 | $50 per child

ON THE MENU
Russian River Rigatoni
A warm and delicious pasta dish inspired by our afternoon on the river.

Fall Fruit Salad with Marshmallows
Seasonal fall fruits mixed together with a sweet and fluffy marshmallow twist.

S’more Parfaits
All the flavors of a campfire s’more layered into a fun dessert parfait!

PARENTS, THIS AFTERNOON IS FOR YOU TOO!
While the kids cook with Miss Carey, parents are welcome to enjoy Wildhaven’s private Russian River beach access.

Bring a picnic, pack your favorite adult beverage, and head down to the river to relax while your little chef cooks! It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful afternoon along the Russian River while the kids are busy having their own culinary adventure.

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
Turn your cooking class into a family getaway and spend the night at Wildhaven!

Stay in one of Wildhaven Sonoma’s glamping tents and enjoy even more time along the Russian River.

Little Monsters Culinary families receive a special discount code for an overnight stay! Contact me for the discount code if you’d like to book a tent.

RESERVE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT
Signing up is easy! You can register in any of these three ways:

Text: 707-955-0973
Email: [email protected]
Online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDtyK88Hs7nTUUdqOE_mLNO9bq5WWRBGHgGUg7u0A7EGtsw/viewform?usp=dialog

Space is limited, so reserve your little chef’s spot today!

We can’t wait for another afternoon of cooking, fresh air, great food, and fun on the Russian River!

08/24/2026

Kids Cooking Class at Quivira Winery
Sunday, August 30th from 2:30-4:00

We’re wrapping up August with a fun afternoon of cooking at the beautiful Quivira Winery! Join us for an outdoor culinary class beneath the redwood trees, where our Little Monsters will cook, create, and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Sunday, August 30th
Quivira Winery
2:30–4:00 PM
Ages 4–11 | $50 per student

🌮 On the Menu
Creamy Chicken Tacos
Kids will help prepare all the delicious ingredients for creamy, flavorful tacos.

Homemade Refried Beans
We’ll make our beans completely from scratch while learning how simple ingredients can turn into something delicious.

Chocolate Chip Muffins 🧁
We’ll finish the afternoon by baking warm chocolate chip muffins for dessert!

🍷 Parents, Enjoy Quivira!
Parents are welcome to stay and make an afternoon of it! While the kids cook, you can sip a glass of wine on the patio, stroll through Quivira’s culinary garden, or relax in the tasting room.

Prefer a little kid-free time? Drop-offs are welcome, too!

Reserve Your Child’s Spot
Text: 707-955-0973
Email: [email protected]
Register Online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDtyK88Hs7nTUUdqOE_mLNO9bq5WWRBGHgGUg7u0A7EGtsw/viewform?usp=dialog

Space is limited, so reserve your little chef’s spot today!

We can’t wait to spend the afternoon cooking under the redwoods with you!

Happy Cooking,
Carey
Little Monsters Culinary

08/18/2026

Back to School Pizza Party
West Coast Sourdough, Cloverdale
Sunday, August 23rd from 2:30-4:00
Hello Little Monsters Families,

School is back in session, and we're celebrating with a Back-to-School Pizza Party! 🍕🎉

I'm excited to announce that Little Monsters Culinary is partnering with the locally owned West Coast Sourdough in Cloverdale, run by a local family, for this special hands-on culinary experience. Kids will get the unique opportunity to step behind the counter, cook in a real restaurant, and experience what it's like to be a chef while supporting a wonderful local business.

Sunday, August 23
West Coast Sourdough | Cloverdale
2:30–4:00 PM
Ages 4–11 | $50 per student

Young chefs will become pizza chefs for the day as we celebrate the start of a new school year!

🍕 On the Menu
Flatbread Pizza – Kids will build their own delicious pizza with their favorite toppings.

Sourdough Garlic Bread – They'll transform fresh sourdough into warm, buttery, garlicky goodness.

Sweet Dessert Pinwheels – A fun, hands-on dessert to finish off our pizza party!

This class is all about celebrating the new school year, building confidence in the kitchen, and having fun with food! Young chefs will practice following recipes, preparing ingredients, and working together in a real restaurant kitchen.

And, of course, they'll get to enjoy everything they make!

Sign Up Today!
Reserve your child's spot by:

Text: 707-955-0973

Email: [email protected]

Register Online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDtyK88Hs7nTUUdqOE_mLNO9bq5WWRBGHgGUg7u0A7EGtsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100893911933672030261

Space is limited, so grab your child's spot and help us kick off the school year with pizza, cooking, and lots of fun! 🍕🎉

We can't wait to cook with your little chefs and celebrate Back to School with our friends at West Coast Sourdough!

08/06/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! Join the Little Monsters Culinary Team! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Do you love cooking and enjoy working with kids? We’d love to meet you!

Little Monsters Culinary is Sonoma County’s leading youth culinary education program, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic instructor to join our team. Our mission is to inspire kids ages 4–17 to build confidence in the kitchen while making cooking fun, exciting, creative, and delicious. Whether a student dreams of becoming a Michelin-star chef or simply wants to cook amazing meals for family and friends, we’re here to help them develop lifelong skills.

✨ Who We’re Looking For

* Passion for cooking and working with children
* Experience with kids is a must (daycare, school, camps, or similar experience is a huge plus!)
* Culinary background preferred—restaurant experience, culinary school, or currently studying culinary arts

🗓️ Schedule

* Teach 1–2 days per week
* After-school enrichment classes
* Arrive 20 minutes before class for setup
* 30–40 minutes of cleanup after each class

🍽️ What You’ll Teach

* Two recipes during each one-hour class
* Classes of 10–14 students
* We provide the lesson plans, recipes, and all ingredients each week

👨‍🍳 What We Provide

* Little Monsters Culinary chef coat
* Complete mobile teaching kit with all the equipment you’ll need
* Curriculum, recipes, and ingredients

All you need is reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of young chefs!

📩 Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

📱 Text your résumé: 707-955-0973
📧 Email your résumé: [email protected]

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07/28/2026

August Kids Culinary Class Schedule

August is packed with delicious recipes, hands-on learning, and exciting new cooking adventures! We have three unique classes this month, each designed to build confidence in the kitchen while teaching practical cooking skills your child can use at home.

Sunday, August 16

**The Clubhouse at Tayman Golf Course | Healdsburg**
**2:30–4:00 PM | Ages 4–11 | $50**

Join us for an afternoon of homemade comfort food! Young chefs will prepare creamy Pasta Primavera loaded with fresh garden vegetables, bake their own personal-sized Garlic Bread with homemade garlic butter, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese, and finish class with soft, chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the driving range, relax with a refreshment on the Pro Shop deck overlooking Healdsburg, or simply enjoy some free time while the kids cook.

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Sunday, August 23

**West Coast Sourdough | Cloverdale**
**2:30–4:00 PM | Ages 4–11 | $50**

Get ready for back-to-school with a class that teaches real-life kitchen skills! Students will step behind the counter at West Coast Sourdough and become chefs for the day as they build their own deli sandwich using fresh sourdough bread baked that morning. They'll also prepare a fresh garden salad and finish by making sweet dessert pinwheels that are perfect for packing in a lunchbox.

This class is a fun way to help kids gain confidence making their own lunches while experiencing what it's like to work in a real restaurant kitchen.

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Sunday, August 30

**Quivira Winery | Healdsburg**
**2:30–4:00 PM | Ages 4–11 | $50**

We'll wrap up the month with a beautiful outdoor cooking class beneath the redwood trees at Quivira Winery. Students will prepare Creamy Chicken Tacos, make Homemade Refried Beans from scratch, and bake delicious Chocolate Chip Muffins for dessert.

Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy everything Quivira has to offer—sip a glass of wine on the patio, stroll through the culinary garden, or relax in the tasting room while the kids cook. Drop-offs are also welcome.

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Every Little Monsters Culinary class is hands-on and designed to teach measuring, mixing, chopping with kid-safe knives, teamwork, kitchen safety, and confidence in the kitchen. Best of all, every child takes home the delicious recipes they make!

Ready to Sign Up?

Choose whichever method is easiest for you:

Text: 707-955-0973
Email: [[email protected]]

Sign Up Online:
Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDtyK88Hs7nTUUdqOE_mLNO9bq5WWRBGHgGUg7u0A7EGtsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100893911933672030261

Space is limited, and classes fill quickly, so reserve your child's spot today!

We can't wait to cook with your little chefs this August!

07/27/2026

🚨 3 SPOTS JUST OPENED UP! 🚨

Looking for something fun, creative, and air-conditioned for your kiddo next week? Escape the 100° weather and join us indoors at our Kids Culinary & Art Summer Camp!

From cooking to creating, your child will stay cool while making memories and having a blast. These last 3 spots won’t last long—grab yours before they’re gone!

This fun, creative, and hands-on week is designed for young chefs and artists. Each day at camp is filled with engaging activities where campers will:

Explore their creativity through art projects

Cook their own lunch and snack each day

Learn and prepare two different recipes daily

Play group games

Enjoy outdoor adventures and hikes

Spend time at the playground

To make sure every camper has a great experience, kids will be divided into two age groups so that cooking activities and art projects are age-appropriate for the wide range of campers.

Our welcoming camp environment encourages kids to try new things, build confidence, and make wonderful summer memories with friends.

Camp Details
Dates: August 3rd – 7th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Healdsburg
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: $375

How to Book
You can sign up using our online registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDtyK88Hs7nTUUdqOE_mLNO9bq5WWRBGHgGUg7u0A7EGtsw/viewform?usp=dialog

You can also reserve a spot by:
Text: 707-955-0973
Email: [email protected]