Cooking Class - 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Advanced Baking - Naperville

What You’ll Do

Watch your teen grow with confidence in a new set of culinary skills.

Treat the budding foodie in your life to a week of hands-on fun with these summer cooking classes. This class, focused on the magic of baking, will walk young chefs through the basics of kitchen safety, especially when it comes to raw batters and doughs, before turning them loose to knead, fold, layer and bake up a series of delectable creations. They will prepare baked goods of the sweet and savory variety, mastering all aspects of dough-proofing gluten development such as methods for ultra-smooth frosting and advanced decorating techniques.

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 5 days
  • Labels Baking, Cake Baking, Cake Decorating, 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

Watch your teen grow with confidence in a new set of culinary skills.

Treat the budding foodie in your life to a week of hands-on fun with these summer cooking classes. This class, focused on the magic of baking, will walk young chefs through the basics of kitchen safety, especially when it comes to raw batters and doughs, before turning them loose to knead, fold, layer and bake up a series of delectable creations. They will prepare baked goods of the sweet and savory variety, mastering all aspects of dough-proofing gluten development such as methods for ultra-smooth frosting and advanced decorating techniques.

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 5 days
  • Labels Baking, Cake Baking, Cake Decorating, 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

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Zakyrah

Zakyrah

27 May 2025

Amazing experience! Learned the right way to make pork chops and they were the best I’ve ever had. Will be booking another class soon!
Kathy

Kathy

29 Nov 2025

We made a tuscan steak, with homemade, kale-pesto pasta, and an arugula salad with parmesan cheese and balsamic dressing. It was excellent! Our Chef, Will, was very thorough explaining each step, however, it was a lot of steps for the amount of time we had. We enjoyed it; especially my husband who is the cook in the family! My only complaint is that we had to stand to eat the meal, after already standing for 2 hours! After paying the total amount for the class, I thought we would be able to sit and savior the meal we just made; instead of rushing to be done and leave.
Tracy

Tracy

19 Oct 2025

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