Cooking Class - 3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Global Bakes - Naperville

What You’ll Do

Inspire your teenage chef with an expert-led immersive baking experience with international influence.

Sign your teen up for five full days of immersive cooking fun with these summer cooking classes. Budding chefs will learn from the pros, starting with kitchen safety and knife skills and working their way through more advanced techniques like pan roasting, braising and proofing as they explore global flavors and methods. From steamed Asian buns to hand-kneaded pasta dough and beyond, a world of international delights awaits. At the end of the week, participants take home a graduation certificate and printed menu along with a newfound confidence in cooking.

Classes typically run for two to two and a half hours, unless specified otherwise. Group work is a key component; kids can expect to collaborate with four other students. The class involves standing, cooking and active participation throughout. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required and long hair should be securely tied back for safety. Please note that these are drop-off classes. Parents do not stay during the classes.

This event is suitable for kids aged 12-17

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Event Duration 3 days
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Cake Baking, Fun, Teens, Teens Cooking Series
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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What You’ll Do

Inspire your teenage chef with an expert-led immersive baking experience with international influence.

Sign your teen up for five full days of immersive cooking fun with these summer cooking classes. Budding chefs will learn from the pros, starting with kitchen safety and knife skills and working their way through more advanced techniques like pan roasting, braising and proofing as they explore global flavors and methods. From steamed Asian buns to hand-kneaded pasta dough and beyond, a world of international delights awaits. At the end of the week, participants take home a graduation certificate and printed menu along with a newfound confidence in cooking.

Classes typically run for two to two and a half hours, unless specified otherwise. Group work is a key component; kids can expect to collaborate with four other students. The class involves standing, cooking and active participation throughout. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required and long hair should be securely tied back for safety. Please note that these are drop-off classes. Parents do not stay during the classes.

This event is suitable for kids aged 12-17

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Event Duration 3 days
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Cake Baking, Fun, Teens, Teens Cooking Series
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Tracy

Tracy

19 Oct 2025

Fun class but cannot replicate at home ... don't have all of the equipment necessary
Kate

Kate

02 Sep 2025

A wonderful experience for my grandson and I - and the food was delicious!
Marisa

Marisa

06 Aug 2025

The class was great, however we never received the recipes for the pastas and the sauces.