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Teen Culinary Camp in Berkeley: Master Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques - Berkeley

Teen Culinary Camp in Berkeley: Master Knife Skills & Cooking Techniques

Berkeleyeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

No special physical fitness required, suitable for most teens

Overview

Discover Berkeley's vibrant teen culinary camp this MLK Day, where young chefs aged 12-17 master knife skills and cooking techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Join for a fresh menu, expert instruction, and lots of tasty learning!

Berkeley, California

School's Out: MLK Day

1 Day Teen Camp • Berkeley • Mon, Jan 19

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About This Adventure

Join our exciting 4-hour Teen Culinary Camp, where budding chefs (ages 12-17) will learn essential cooking skills from passionate instructors. Participants will engage in hands-on cooking, mastering knife skills, techniques, and delicious recipes. Each camp offers a unique menu, ensuring a fun and educational experience that inspires a love for cooking!

School's Out: 1 Day Teen Culinary Camp

Duration

4 hours

Location:

Berkeley Kitchen - 1509 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709.

Calling all budding chefs!

Give your teens (ages 12-17) a valuable and meaningful experience that will teach them skills they can build on as college students and adults. Our instructors are not only talented chefs but mentors and parents who love to share their passion for food!

During the class, you will cook along with the chef, who will demonstrate and support you step by step on creating the menu. The lesson will cover knife skills, cooking techniques, plating, the importance of safety and organization in the kitchen and much more! Your kids will have fun, learn, and bring home great recipes that will impress family and friends. The day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking.

All levels of cooking skill knowledge are welcome!

We are offering 1 day culinary camps on days when school is out. Menus for each of these camps will vary, so that way your teen can come back for multiple 1 day camps and learn a whole new set of skills and foods!

Daily Schedule:

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Learn to prepare a main dishes & sides
  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Take a break and enjoy the meal that you have prepared
  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Resume class to focus on baking/dessert and end with a snack

MLK Day Menu to follow

Note from Chef Olive:

Students will learn important cooking techniques and hopefully get the "bug" for cooking like we do here at Kitchen on Fire. In the end, it is all about having fun in the kitchen!

Note to Parents:

Once you enroll your teen, you will receive a link in your confirmation email which will direct you to our "Minor Waiver & Consent Form". Please complete and submit this waiver prior to the first class. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@kitchenonfire.com.

Class Format:

Each class will begin with a lecture from the chef about the day’s theme and recipes. After this introduction, the group will break up into smaller teams, and start working on the recipes in the class menu. A snack will be served at the beginning of class, and you will be eating the dishes you make at the end of class. You are welcome to eat as much as you’d like in class, though unfortunately, our zoning permit does not allow us to have students take food home.

Health and Safety:

• Masks are optional • COVID protocols are subject to change to reflect local and state mandates.

What to wear/bring to class:

• Close toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open toed shoes, sandals, flip flops are NOT allowed in the kitchen. • Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep. • Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.

Allergies:

Please take a look at the class menu. If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please indicate it on your class registration and if you have a concern, get in touch and we can double check the ingredient list classes@kitchenonfire.com.

Happy Cooking!

Adventure Tips

Bring an apron

Protect your clothes and feel like a real chef with your own apron.

Arrive on time

Being punctual ensures you won’t miss crucial hands-on lessons.

Wear closed-toe shoes

Closed-toe shoes protect feet in busy kitchen environments.

Come hungry

You’ll be tasting and enjoying the dishes you help prepare.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban squirrels often dart around the nearby parks.
  • Bird species such as hummingbirds can be spotted around Berkeley gardens.

History

Berkeley’s food scene has evolved since the 1960s, rooted in farm-to-table traditions and culinary innovation.

Conservation

The camp encourages waste reduction by using sustainable food sourcing and minimal packaging.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Keeps clothes clean and boosts cooking confidence.

Hair tie or cap

Essential

Keeps hair secured for hygiene and safety during cooking.

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Staying hydrated is important during active kitchen work.

Comfortable closed-toe shoes

Essential

Protects feet and ensures safety in the kitchen.