Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Irvine, CA

Join us for a southern feast! Our Lil' Chefs will learn knife skills, how to follow and complete a recipe, and how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients. Menu Chicken N Waffles with Maple butter, southern mashed potatoes, French Beignets & oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

This monthly class specializes in teaching basic pastry & baking techniques, including creaming, folding, whisking/beating, cutting in, kneading, and sifting. We also teach how to measure properly and the difference between measuring dry and wet ingredients. We create everything from scratch, and tastings are always included. Cookies & Baking Bars Menu Wk 1: Lemon Bars with White Chocolate no Macadamia Cookies Wk 2: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars with George Washington’s Cherry Thumbprint Cookies Wk 3: Brownie Bars with Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Wk 4: Snickerdoodle Cookies with Salted Caramel Apple Bars

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will be making Strawberry Shortcake to celebrate MOM! Ages: 3-5 (older kids are welcome)

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will be making veggie ramen. Ages: 3-5 (older kids are welcome)

Join us for our Valentine’s Day Party! Parents can plan a dinner date, and Lil’ Chefs can cook with us during our special extended time workshop. We will make Italian Wedding Soup, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Chocolate Chip Cannoli. Ages 3 and up (must be potty trained) Refund Policy Please be advised that event fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. While there are no refunds, a credit may be issued toward a future event if a 48-hour advanced notice is given. Thank you for your understanding.

Join us for our Spring Break Mini Camp. Choose the days you want or join us for the full week. This camp is for ages 4 and up. Lil’ Chefs will learn proper baking techniques as well as knife skills, how to follow a recipe, and work as a team to complete each dish. Lil’ Chefs will enjoy what they make in class. Our menu: Bunny Paw Print Sugar Cookies, Bird’s Nest Cookies, Pull-apart Easter Bunny Bread ... and much more. Refund Policy Please be advised that event fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. While there are no refunds, a credit may be issued toward a future event if a 48-hour advanced notice is given. Thank you for your understanding.

Our Baking Workshops are back! Bake with us and whip up some fun in our cool kitchens. Lil’ Chefs will learn how to measure wet and dry ingredients properly, the importance of exact measurements, and how to follow a recipe. We will work together in small groups to complete each part of the recipe, and each Lil’ Chef will create and decorate their own to take home. We will make individual heart cupcakes with Pink Buttercream Frosting and Hershey’s Kisses. Refund Policy Please be advised that event fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. While there are no refunds, a credit may be issued toward a future event if a 48-hour advanced notice is given. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Join us for our annual Pajama Party Our Menu: Pancakes, Sausage Muffins & Coca Cola Cupcakes **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Join us for our annual Pajama Party. Our Menu: Pancakes, Sausage Muffins & Coca Cola Cupcakes **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn the world's cuisines and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn the world's cuisines and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

This monthly class specializes in teaching basic pastry & baking techniques, including creaming, folding, whisking/beating, cutting in, kneading, and sifting. We also teach how to measure properly and the difference between measuring dry and wet ingredients. We create everything from scratch, and tastings are always included. Fruit Tarts & Pastry Menu Wk 1: French Silk Tarts, Cakes, Chocolate Donuts Wk 2: Fresh Fruit Tarts with a cream cheese filling Wk 3: Ham and Brie Tarts with Yeast-iced Donuts Wk 4: Rose Apple Tarts

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Our Menu: Mac N Cheese, Irish Tot Nachos, and Shamrock Shakes **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their child have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening with us! Our Menu: Breakfast for Dinner with Waffles, Chocolate Donuts, and Fruit Smoothies **Additional $15 per child for early drop-off (5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). **Additional $15 per child for late pickup (8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Ages: 3* & UP *Must attend with an older sibling. Kids 3-4 years old can attend with older siblings & must be able to use the bathroom from start to finish on their own. The state of CA prohibits us from entering a bathroom with a child.

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will make chocolate chip waffles. .

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will make Strawberry Shortcake to celebrate MOM! .

This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This is a hands-on cooking class that allows adults to help their little ones measure dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or assist, depending on their age and capabilities. We start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters. We will make corn dogs - with corn batter from scratch. .