North America's Leading Culinary School for Children
your child's recipe for success in and out of the kitchen
A youth centered cooking school
Rooks to Cooks was developed to be a safe, supportive and inclusive space for youth to learn to cook and bake, while growing into the best versions of themselves through the process.
What our customers say
Programs for every young chef
filter through our exciting range of culinary programs to find the perfect fit for your chef-to-be.
Evergreen Tree-Shaped Ravioli
With: Collaboration with Evergreen Brick Works!
Date: Nov 30th to Dec 21st - 2025
Time: 11:15am-5:25pm.
$19.50
Hand-Pulled Candy Canes - Saturday, Decembe...
With: Onsite teams
Date: Saturday, December 6 2025
Time: 1.5 Hours
$65
Pizzas, Pastries & Perfect Pairings - PA Day
With: Onsite teams
Date: Friday, February 13 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
$125
July 13th - 17th - Around The World First C...
With:
Date: July 13th - 17th
Time: 9:00am
Noodles & Nibbles - PA Day
With: Onsite teams
Date: Friday, January 16 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
$125
July 20th - 24th - Cutting Edge Chefs (8+)
With:
Date: July 20th - 24th
Time: 9:00am
Aug 10th - 14th - Cutting Edge Chefs (8+)
With:
Date: Aug 10th - 14th
Time: 9:00am
July 27th - 31st - Creative Cooks Sweet & S...
With:
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9:00am
Aug 4th - 7th - Budding Bakers (6+)
With:
Date: Aug 4th - 7th
Time: 9:00am
Love at First Bite - Saturday, February 14t...
With: Onsite teams
Date: Saturday, February 14 2026
Time: 3 Hours
$75
June 29th - July 3rd - Budding Bakers (6+)
With:
Date: June 29th - July 3rd
Time: 9:00am
Bakes in Bloom - Saturday, April 25th, 2026
With: Onsite teams
Date: Saturday, April 25 2026
Time: 3 Hours
$75
June 22nd - 26th - Around The World (7+)
With:
Date: June 22nd - 26th
Time: 9:00am
July 6th - 10th - Around The World (7+)
With:
Date: July 6th - 10th
Time: 9:00am
Aug 17th - 21st - Around The World First Cl...
With:
Date: Aug 17th - 21st
Time: 9:00am
Aug 24th - 28th - Creative Cooks Sweet & Sa...
With:
Date: Aug 24th - 28th
Time: 9:00am
Hand-Pulled Candy Canes - Saturday, Decembe...
With: Onsite teams
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 1.5 Hours
$65
Sweet Heat Kitchen - PA Day
With: Onsite teams
Date: Friday, June 5th 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
$125
Aug 31st - Sep 4th - Around The World (7+)
With:
Date: Aug 31st - Sep 4th
Time: 9:00am
Our recipe for success
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Our Curriculum
Developed by certified teachers and professional chefs, our curriculum strikes the perfect balance of fun, education, and inspiration. We prioritize creativity and innovation in our recipe selection, choosing exciting dishes that encourage exploration and engagement. Our menus are designed not only to teach essential cooking skills but also to impart invaluable nutritional knowledge. This approach ensures that every recipe captivates our students, allowing them to learn while enjoying the culinary process. -
Our Staff
At Rooks to Cooks, our highly qualified staff includes seasoned chefs, certified teachers, and experienced youth workers. Together they create a supportive and inspiring educational environment that empowers campers to reach their full potential, both in and out of the kitchen. All team members are trained in first aid and CPR, hold food handler certificates, and have police checks for a safe learning experience. -
Class Structure
Our class structure mirrors that of professional culinary schools, incorporating a blend of chef-led demonstrations, recipe review exercises, and hands-on practice. This approach caters to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students can thrive. Most classes feature both group and individual work, emphasizing the importance of teamwork while guaranteeing that every student gains practical experience with every aspect of each recipe.
WE ARE PEANUT FREE AND ALLERGY AWARE
Rooks to Cooks is both Peanut Free and Allergy Aware! We ask that parents speak to our staff about any known allergies prior to the start of your program. We strive to accommodate all campers and we will work with parents and children to ensure that the necessary precautions have been taken. It is important that all parties (camp staff, parents and campers) clearly understand that, in no way, can we guarantee that we will be able to remove all allergy-inducing ingredients from our recipes.
Our Spaces
We run our programs out of a wide variety of sites across the GTA. In Schools, Community Centers, Churches for our Summer Camps and public programming and in homes of our clients for Birthday Parties.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Indulge in Chef Shai’s Signature Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, a delightful treat blending rich cocoa with a unique avocado oil twist. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with a sweet, crinkled top. This recipe yields 2 dozen cookies, each one a perfect blend of sweetness and chocolatey goodness. Follow these simple steps to bake your own batch of these irresistible treats that are sure to become a family favorite!
