Rooks to Cooks School Services
From after-school programs and in-class workshops, to free community services, we're here to satisfy your school's hunger for fun and learning!
About the program

Founded by Shai Mandel, chef and Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), Rooks to Cooks is dedicated to teaching food literacy and hands- on cooking while integrating and supporting various curriculum expectations for nearly all subjects for grades JK - 12. Chef Shai’s student-centred workshops emphasize empowerment, healthy eating, and fun. All programs are carefully designed to offer students real-world applications for reading and writing, math, health, science and social studies. Our programs are your student’s recipe for success!

All the details you need
Download our detailed brochure to learn more about bringing Rooks to Cooks' exciting culinary programs directly into your school.
In-School Services
Choose from 3 exciting in school initiatives we have to offer.
We’re seeking school partners to help make our hands-on programming more accessible to children and busy young families. From after-school programs and in-class workshops, to free community services, we’re here to satisfy your school’s hunger for fun and learning!
School Workshops

Our workshops have been carefully designed to offer students real-world applications for reading and writing, math, health, science and social studies. From JK - grade 12, our workshops are your students’ recipe for success. Spice up your unit with one of our workshops today!

After School Programs

Our after school programs are designed to span a maximum of 11 weeks but can be tailored to meet the specific needs and schedule of your school.

Choose between 3 program offerings, one for each term of the year.  

  • Fall term - Fall flavours 
  • Winter term - Cozy comforts 
  • Spring term - Sizzling spring 


Price is $45.00/participant/week

We will require a minimum of 9 participants and can accommodate up to 12 participants for most program structures

Free Services & Community Initiatives

Educate your students on food literacy
and culinary skills with Rooks to Cooks

We’re excited to introduce 4 FREE services designed to bring food literacy to your students.