Jr. Chef Central

04/13/2025

2025 JR. CHEF CENTRAL BASIC SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!😋 https://www.jrchefcentralca.com/summer-camp-info-copy
Space is Limited! Register Today!

Jr. Chef Central kids culinary program includes classes, camps and school programs that are designed to inspire the love of cooking and expose kids and young adults age 10 - 15 to a variety culinary techniques, foster an appreciation of cooking at home, and encourage independence and creativity in t

04/14/2024

2024 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

03/14/2024

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Chef Richard Pannell. Chef Pannell was our Chef Instructor the summer of 2011. He was a beautiful person that shared his culinary knowledge with our Jr. Chefs as well as many others. He will be missed.😥

06/19/2023

Don’t miss out! Camps are selling out!

Basic camp is the place to start. This is where they learn the basics: knife safety, kitchen sanitation, menu reading and preparation, nutrition facts & fiction, label reading, shopping on a budget, table settings, dining etiquette and more!
Each day is a different session in which we give kids the basic skills they need to cook safely and enjoy it! Our focus on building kitchen confidence helps kids feel comfortable with cooking. The program covers these key concepts:
• Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety: How do I hold this knife and what’s the button on the stove for? We teach knife skills for safety, precision & technique, and kitchen safety & sanitation.
• Seasonal Meal Preparation: Where does all this food come from? We taste, smell & cook with a wide range of ingredients focusing on what's in season, and we'll take a field trip to a Certified California Farmer’s Market.
• Flavor: What will it taste like with a squeeze of lemon? Kids expand their taste buds and gain confidence in using different herbs, spices & seasonings. Kids are more likely to try what they have had a hand in preparing!
• Cooking Techniques: Hmm, what can be done with these potatoes? We learn how an ingredient tastes depending on whether it’s roasted, fried or sautéed.
• Teamwork: Jr. Chef’s will work in teams of 4 to complete all tasks. Teamwork is an integral part of our daily strategy. We try to accommodate Jr. Chef’s that register and want to be teamed with friends but there are no guarantees. Teams may be changed daily.
• The Big Picture: Nutrition, table setting, dining etiquette & table manners round-out the cooking & dining experience.
Mornings in Basic Camp are spent in the kitchen preparing 3 - 4 courses which they eat for lunch.
Monday through Thursday afternoons are spent in activities and games related to food, nutrition and etiquette. One of the favorite games is Food Jeopardy!
Friday is our Showcase! Jr. Chef's prepare dishes they've made throughout the week to share with their guests as well as highlights from things they've learned all week. Two guests are included with each tuition. The Showcase will be Friday from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.

https://www.jrchefcentralca.com/summer-camp-1

06/14/2023

This question was answered by a former Jr. Chef years after his camp experience. What do you remember most?

Answer: The cooking skills and knife techniques. To be able to use a variety of kitchen gadgets at home with no worries from my mother as a child. She was often impressed that I’d be able to make bread or homemade pasta from scratch at home. Or make a desert that would taste so much better than something store bought.

06/10/2023

Parents have constantly said “I can’t believe you got my child to eat this!” The truth is, we didn’t get them to do anything they didn’t want to do. Because they had a hand in making it, they were eager to eat – and just as proud to share what they made with others!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2023 BASIC CAMP! CHECK IT OUT @ www.jrchefcentralca.com

06/09/2023

Basic Summer Camp 2019 Jr. Chef's learning knife skills. Yes, we give them real knives and a lot of instruction on how to use them safely. 😀 2023 Summer Camp Registration is open! Check us out @ www.jrchefcentralca.com

Jr. Chef Central kids culinary program includes classes, camps and school programs that are designed to inspire the love of cooking and expose kids and young adults age 10 - 15 to a variety culinary techniques, foster an appreciation of cooking at home, and encourage independence and creativity in t

06/07/2023

Jr. Chef Central kids culinary program includes classes, camps and school programs that are designed to inspire the love of cooking and expose kids and young adults age 10 - 15 to a variety culinary techniques, foster an appreciation of cooking at home, and encourage independence and creativity in t

06/07/2023

Our focus on building kitchen confidence helps kids feel comfortable with cooking. The program covers these key concepts:

• Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety: How do I hold this knife and what’s the button on the stove for? We teach knife skills for safety, precision & technique, and kitchen safety & sanitation.

• Seasonal Meal Preparation: Where does all this food come from? We taste, smell & cook with a wide range of ingredients focusing on what's in season, and we'll take a field trip to a Certified California Farmer’s Market.

• Flavor: What will it taste like with a squeeze of lemon? Kids expand their taste buds and gain confidence in using different herbs, spices & seasonings. Kids are more likely to try what they have had a hand in preparing!

• Cooking Techniques: Hmm, what can be done with these potatoes? We learn how an ingredient tastes depending on whether it’s roasted, fried or sautéed.

•Teamwork: Jr. Chef’s will work in teams of 4 to complete all tasks. Teamwork is an integral part of our daily strategy. We try to accommodate Jr. Chef’s that register and want to be teamed with friends but there are no guarantees. Teams may be changed daily.

• The Big Picture: Nutrition, table setting, dining etiquette & table manners round-out the cooking & dining experience.

For information and registration, check out our Summer Camp Schedule:
https://www.jrchefcentralca.com/summer-camp-1

Jr. Chef Central kids culinary program includes classes, camps and school programs that are designed to inspire the love of cooking and expose kids and young adults age 10 - 15 to a variety culinary techniques, foster an appreciation of cooking at home, and encourage independence and creativity in t

06/06/2023

Basic Camp
The place to start. This is where they learn the basics: knife safety, kitchen sanitation, menu reading and preparation, nutrition facts & fiction, label reading, shopping on a budget, table settings, dining etiquette and more! Each day is a different session in which we give kids the basic skills they need to cook safely and enjoy it! Mornings in Basic Camp are spent in the kitchen preparing 3 - 4 courses which they eat for lunch. Monday through Thursday afternoons are spent in activities and games related to food, nutrition, and etiquette. Friday is our Showcase! Jr. Chef's prepare dishes they've made throughout the week to share with their guests as well as highlights from things they've learned all week. Two guests are included with each tuition. The Showcase will be from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.

4 weeks available. Check it out at www.jrchefcentralca.com/summer-camp