Junior Chefs Kitchen

Giving the kids what they asked for...but with a twist! As we only have a few weeks left exploring the US, we wanted to share a little slice of home: the Chicago Style Hotdog and homemade Giardiniera. Which did you know, Italian immigrants brought this pickled vegetable mix to Chicago, where it became extremely popular.

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We’re growing 💛 and bringing Junior Chefs Kitchen into more schools this Fall!

Our after-school program keeps kids engaged, builds confidence, and gets them excited to show up (yes…even on Mondays 😅). We cook real food, learn real skills, and create a positive relationship with food early on.

But here’s the thing—we grow best through YOU.

If you love what we’re doing, we’d be so grateful for an introduction to your school 💫

👉 Tag your school below
👉 DM us your school contact
👉 Or email us an intro (we’ll take it from there!)

I know we’re all still in the hell of “Maycember” however, friendly reminder we have one more Day Off Camp on Friday, May 22nd before school ends.

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Next week’s recipe = crowd favorite status unlocked 🔥

We’re making 7 Layer Dip and your kids are going to:
✔️ Chop
✔️ Layer
✔️ Build flavor
✔️ Actually eat what they make 😅

This one hits on so many skills AND it’s fun.

👉 Spots still available for next week

We hosted my kids Middle School for Exploratory Day - 20 kids made a French apple cake with Creme Anglaise. It was SO fun to see how these older kids totally dominated the instructions. And their cakes were delish!! Exploratory Day is so special - kids join groups (often meeting all new students from other grades) and explore the city!!

Next up in the kitchen… NACHO BAR 🔥

Think:
🧀 melty cheese
🥑 fresh toppings
🌮 build-your-own fun

This one is always a favorite (for kids AND parents).

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WE’RE HIRING ☀️👩‍🍳

Looking for a summer job that’s actually fun?

We’re hiring Summer Camp Counselors for:
📍 West Loop
📍 University Lab (offsite)
📍 Apachi (offsite)

If you love working with kids, have great energy, and want to be part of something meaningful (and delicious), we want you.

👉 Apply now or share with someone who would be perfect. Link In Bio

❤️ This week in the kitchen…

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Soft, rich cake + creamy filling = instant favorite.

This is one of those recipes kids are SO proud to make (and parents are very happy to eat 😅)

👉 Grab a spot before classes fill

Parents… this is your reminder 👀

Parents Night Out is coming up on May 8th

Drop the kids off, enjoy a night out—we’ve got dinner + a movie covered.

Nab your spot today! It’s our last one of the season!

🚨 Summer Camp Update 🚨

We’re officially 73% SOLD OUT 🙌 Across Both Locations!! You guys!! This is truly incredible...I keep saying Summer Camp is my jam and I think it’s because we get to spend the full week with your kiddo and really get to know them and their sweet & sassy little personailities.

Some weeks are already full—and we’ll be opening a waitlist soon for those spots.

👉 Make sure you’re watching your email so you don’t miss it. Any waitlist notifications have been going out this week!

May date is officially open—and these always go FAST.

Should we continue these over the summer?? Let us know 👇🏼

Next up in the kitchen… Breakfast Burritos 🌯

This is one of those recipes where kids really level up:

Cracking eggs
Cooking on the stovetop
Building their own flavors

And the best part?
They actually eat what they make.

Grab your seat today!

This week’s recipe = Corn Chowder 🌽

Creamy, comforting, and packed with real cooking skills:

Knife work
Flavor building
Cooking on the stove

This is where kids level up.

👉 Save your spot before it fills

There’s something about kids making dessert from scratch that just hits different 🍋‍🟩

This week we’re making Key Lime Pie—learning how to balance sweet + tart, mix fillings, and create a real-deal crust (not just dumping ingredients in a bowl 😉)

And yes… they’ll be very proud bringing this one home, if they don’t eat it all in class!

👉 Grab a spot before this class fills

Our Summer Camp Recipe line-up is officially published!! We are pulling some oldies but goodies - our campers favorites plus so many new ones to match out themes.
Please note that this is subject to change if we notice a recipe doesn’t land, we obviously want to change for future weeks!

See any recipes you want your kiddo to try?? Comment below!

Fluffy biscuits. Savory gravy.
A little comfort food moment 💛
Come cook this with us in class!

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You deserve a night off 💛
Drop the kids off for a fun, hands-on cooking night while you enjoy a little time to yourself 🙌
Win-win for everyone ✨
📆 Friday, April 10th
⏰ 5:30 - 8:00 pm
📍 2448 N. Lincoln
🎥 GOAT

👉 Reserve your spot now

The sweetest combo is here 💛
Introducing Little Cooking Club — where storytime meets hands-on cooking ✨
Your little one will:
📖 Dive into an interactive story
👩‍🍳 Get hands-on in the kitchen
💛 Build confidence + creativity
It’s more than just a class — it’s a full sensory experience designed to spark imagination and a love for food from an early age.
Perfect for your tiniest chefs who love to explore, create, and get a little messy 🙌

👉 Join us April 10 — spots are limited!