Kitchen Kickstarters: Junior Chefs-in-Training Series Register View Cart

Join Chef Nikia for a hands-on culinary adventure designed to teach kids and teens essential cooking skills in a fun and engaging way. Through simple kitchen techniques and creative recipes, young chefs will build confidence, curiosity and skills in the kitchen one dish at a time. No previous cooking experience necessary.
 
Looking for teens ages 14-17 to assist with the junior chef classes. Call (860) 385-2694 if interested.

Intimate Tastings and the Town of Bloomfield Leisure Services have partnered to provide the ultimate series of cooking classes for children, teens, and adults. Chef Nikia and her team will guide foodies of all ages in learning a more elevated, exquisite style of cooking and presentation.  Working in a stationed, fully equipped, state of the art commercial kitchen, no class will be short of fun, skills, and plenty of memories. See class descriptions and registration details below.
 
Chef Nikia is the owner and chef of Intimate Tastings & Design. With over 15 years of culinary and catering experience, her and the Intimate Tastings team will ensure your experience is fun, safe, and memorable. www.intimatetastings.com   

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Pass the Sides, Please: Thanksgiving Edition - Sunday 
8y - 13y N/A Su  11/23/2025
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Alvin & B Wood Human Services Center - Cooking Classroom 151
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
Junior chefs will become the ultimate kitchen helpers by learning how to create a few delicious side dishes that may earn their creation a spot at the Thanksgiving table. A chance to shine in the kitchen and pitch in on the holiday meal!
 
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Top Young Chef: Holiday Showdown 
8y - 13y N/A Su  12/14/2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Alvin & B Wood Human Services Center - Cooking Classroom 151
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
A contest of sweet and savory — bring the flavor, bring the fire! Junior chefs can end this holiday cooking season by competing for the title of 2025 Top Young Chef. Real culinary judges, real prizes, trophies and more!
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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