Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Irvine, CA

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.

Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp during Fall Break. If you love to cook, come hang out with us! Our 3-hour cooking class will have different themes, including pizza, desserts, and side dishes!

Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp during Fall Break. If you love to cook, come hang out with us! Our 3-hour cooking class will have different themes, including pizza, desserts, and side dishes!

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: Pizza, with Santa’s Trash Cookies & fresh Strawberry Lemonade Our Activity: Decorate Gingerbread Houses **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.

Mummy Pizzas This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This hands-on cooking class allows adults to assist their little ones in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or help, 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 Mummy Pizzas (with dough from scratch)! .

Our Baking Workshops are back! Come bake with us and whip up some fun in our cool kitchens. Lil’ Chefs will learn how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients, 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. This course is designed for Lil' Chefs who want to learn more about baking and pastry techniques. Menu We will be making candy, cupcakes (graveyard & witches’ hats), hand pies, and monster cookies.

Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp during Fall Break. If you love to cook, come hang out with us! Our 3-hour cooking class will have different themes, including pizza, desserts, and side dishes! 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.

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.

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.

Decorate Cupcake Night! “Popcorn & Lemonade Served” Come learn some basic cupcake decorating tips and decorate 6 cupcakes. We will provide piping bags with multiple colors and different-shaped tips for different masterpieces. We will serve popcorn and lemonade.

Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp during Fall Break. If you love to cook, come hang out with us! Our 3-hour cooking class will have different themes, including pizza, desserts, and side dishes! 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.

Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp during Fall Break. If you love to cook, come hang out with us! Our 3-hour cooking class will have different themes, including pizza, desserts, and side dishes!

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: Bloody Marinara Sauce over squiggly brains (homemade pasta) & Rice Crispy Spiders **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.

Funnel Cake with Strawberries & Whipped Cream This course is for the Lil’ Chefs, ages 3-5, who still need an adult by their side. This hands-on cooking class allows adults to assist their little ones in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or help, 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 Funnel Cake with strawberries & whipped cream! Ages: 3-5 (older kids are welcome)

Lil' Chefs will be making mummy pizzas, a wickedly romantic wedding soup with one-eyed meatballs, DARK chocolate meringue ghosts, and Jack Skellington Oreo pops. 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.

Lil' Chefs will be making mummy pizzas, a wickedly romantic wedding soup with one-eyed meatballs, DARK chocolate meringue ghosts, and Jack Skellington Oreo pops.

Our Baking Workshops are back! Come bake with us and whip up some fun in our cool kitchens. Lil’ Chefs will learn how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients, 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. This course is designed for Lil' Chefs who want to learn more about baking and pastry techniques. Menu We will be making candy, cupcakes (graveyard & witches’ hats), hand pies, and monster cookies.

Need to shop? Drop your kids off with us for an extended day camp where Lil’ Chefs will learn to make a delicious brunch. Kids will break at lunchtime to eat their creations & then make dessert! Menu We will be making Lil’ Chef egg muffin sandwiches, hash brown breakfast pie, and Belgian waffles. We will also decorate sugar cookies with powdered sugar icing - a Christmas treat!

Join us for our Thanksgiving Week Holiday Camp. Each day, Lil’ Chefs will make a turkey entrée, a side dish, and a yummy dessert. Lil’ Chefs will also learn knife skills, time management, working together as a team to complete each recipe, kitchen safety, and properly measuring ingredients. Menu MONDAY Turkey corn dogs, Bacon Ranch Mac N Cheese, and Apple Cream Funnel Cakes. TUESDAY Lasagna Rollups, Parmesan Risotto, Tiramisu Brownie Trifle WEDNESDAY Mashed Potatoes with gravy, Personal Pizzas, and a homemade No-bake Chocolate Cream Pie to take home. 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.