Young Chefs Academy of Charleston, in Mount Pleasant, is a cooking school and franchise location that runs five-day culinary summer camps for kids ages 7 to 15. Each day features new recipes, and campers learn skills like measuring ingredients, knife techniques and egg-cracking, producing everything from baked goods to savory main courses. Sessions run half-day, 9am-12pm or 1-4pm.
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★★★★★Melody SmithMy grandson and I have done a few of these classes and absolutely loved it. In fact, this past Sunday, we made homemade spaghetti from our recipe and experience we received at Young Chefs. This experience is worth the time and money. I didn't know if my grandson would be interested or not. (I've had since he was 4. He is now 15.) He loved it! After the pasta and sauce class, we bought our own machine and make it often. Well worth it. I would love to see one open in Summerville and offer teen classes. Melody
★★★★★Julie SmithThey were phenomenal for my daughters 6th birthday. Easy to plan, very clear on what they offered and you can tell the owners are so invested in the business. As a busy mom, you always appreciate when you can just show up and have a wonderful experience for your kid and their friends. Thanks for all you do!
★★★★★Dan MoffaOur 6-year old loves the weekly cooking classes there. I was blown away by what they're making--true gourmet meals!
★★★★★Tim BrennanLove this place for my daughter. She looks forward to it every week. She may be young, but has already decided that being a chef is what she wants to do for a career. It has opened her up to new flavors, instilled a lifelong appreciation for food prep, and given her a confidence that I'm sure will carry longer than my youthful experiences in sports. The program is so well thought out that after two years, she has reason to go every week. The instructor chefs challenge students in the most positive ways. Every kid should try this for at least a month.
★★★★★Rachel BrennanYoung Chefs has been an incredible experience for our family. The program exceeded our expectations. From mastering basic techniques to creating full dishes, we've been amazed at our daughter's transformation in the kitchen. Thanks to Young Chefs, she not only feels confident with essential skills but also has the creativity to craft her own unique recipes. She has been taking classes for 2 years, still wants to go and is never bored with the recipes or curriculum. We couldn’t be more grateful for the passion and independence this program has instilled in her!