Are your kids taking an interest in cooking? In the Cincinnati area, there are many wonderful cooking classes that your kids will love and teach them lifelong skills. Learning to cook teaches your children to try new foods, encourages problem-solving skills and builds self-esteem… and it’s lots of fun!
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Check out our roundup of the Best Kids Cooking Classes in Cincinnati for your little chefs:
Cincinnati Cake & Candy Supplies
The shop has been around since 1965, and over the decades has only grown. In addition to selling all things confectionary, they host a whole spectrum of classes, with many designed specifically for kids that cover cake decorating, candy making, pizza/pretzels and more. There website is currently being re-done, so check out their Facebook!
Cincinnati Cake & Candy Supplies, 1785 East Galbraith Road, Reading, OH 45215.
Cincinnati Public Library
The library offers tons of classes for kids – with regular cooking courses happening on a monthly basis! From Teen Chef to Kids Cook to Cookie Decorating, these classes are a fun and FREE way to spend an afternoon!
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202.
Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio
Out of Thyme’s (cooking pun alert!) courses run 2.5 hours and are for chefs of every age and skill level. Class sizes are small, and themes vary seasonally.
Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio, 11915 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, 45249.
Sur la Table
Don’t let its fancy French name fool you: this cooking store offers a variety of family-friendly, accessible cooking classes. Keep an eye out for their “Mommy and Me” baking classes and enjoy a date with your littlest chefs!
Sur la Table, Rookwood Commons, 2673 Edmondson Road, Cincinnati, 45209.
The Learning Kitchen
The Learning Kitchen has a simple motto: cooking should be easy, fun and delicious. Find a variety of adult and kids’ cooking classes (and summer camps!) at The Learning Kitchen, which also boasts a state-of-the-art, Cooking Channel-level facility.
The Learning Kitchen, 7659 Cox Lane, West Chester, 45069.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Offering year round fun, Maggiano’s Little Italy offers loads of family friendly classes. Kids (and parents!) will work with our chef to create their very own delicious meals and then lunch/dinner is porvided after!
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45236
Turner Farm
Turner Farm’s Teaching Kitchen takes the whole “farm to table” concept to the next level, using fresh, farm-grown ingredients. Check their website for family-friendly offerings, such as from-scratch pasta making classes!
Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road, Cincinnati, 45243.
Williams Sonoma
There’s always something happening at Williams Sonoma for kids. From American Girl cooking classes to Christmas Cookie Baking classes, be sure to keep an eye out for their “Junior Chef” class options. Plus, all class participants can take advantage of a 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
Williams Sonoma, Kenwood Towne Center, 7875 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, 45236.