In 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!
Program Details

Bring the kitchen to your classroom with one of our innovative and hands-on school workshops

Class Structure:
Class size min. 20 and max 30 students

Workshop Duration:
Each offering has been built in both a 1 or 1.5 hour format. In turn, we can adjust the class structure to fit the needs of your school.

Set up and Clean Down:
We will require access to the space a minimum of 1 hour prior to the star of the first workshop, and 1 hour preceding the last workshop to set up and clean down from the day.

Overview of Service
Here is what to expect
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Rooks to Cooks will Supply:

  • 2+ high experienced chef instructors
  • All necessary equipment
  • All necessary ingredients
  • Aprons for all students to use
  • Disposable containers for take home products

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School will Supply:

  • 2+ volunteers/assistants per
    workshop
  • Classroom or gym space with
    access to a sink
  • Table tops
  • Garbage & green bin
  • Broom & mop

In-Class Workshop Offerings
Choose from 6 exciting workshops (pricing varies)
Creative Confections
(1-1.5 hours) - Starting at $30.00/Student

Take Home: 1 portion of sour gummy candies + 4 sweet and salty chocolate confections per participant
Students will explore the sweet science behind candy-making and the importance of our senses as they prepare sour gummy candies and chocolatecovered treats. Scientific principles such as heat transfer, states of matter, and properties of substances will be taught while observing how liquids turn into solids. Additionally, they’ll learn about the anatomy of the nose and mouth and how our senses work together to experience flavour.
Delectable Dumplings
(1-1.5 hours) - Starting at $30.00/Student

Take Home: 12 - 18 handshaped vegetable gyoza + 56ml sweet soy dipping sauce per participant
Students will explore the art and science of making Gyoza-style dumplings, including crafting a savory filling and a sweet soy dipping sauce. They’ll master the coveted pleated folding technique and uncover the global significance of dumplings, recognizing how food connects us all. This workshop ties into art, mathematics, sensory analysis, and social studies, offering a delicious and educational experience.
Energizing Energy Bites
(1-1.5 hours) - Starting at $27.50/Student

Take Home: 6pcs chocolate and 6pcs vanilla energy bite truffles per participant
Students will discover how food fuels our bodies and apply math concepts like fractions, portions, and measurements in the process. Through making two flavours of energy bite truffles, they'll see how math is used in everyday cooking to create nutritious snacks that power their day.
Food As Fuel
(1.5-2.5 hours) - Starting at $50.00/Student

Take Home:
Option a. 1 Kale Caesar Wraps (1.5 hrs, grades 1 to 6)
Option b. Black Bean Burger (2.5 hrs, grades 7 to 12)
In this highly engaging workshop, students will discover how to view food as essential fuel for their bodies and apply this knowledge to independently create balanced, nutritious meals. The session begins with an interactive presentation on nutritional concepts using PowerPoint, followed by a handson cooking experience where students put these ideas into practice. Each participant will leave with a freshly prepared meal in take-home containers, our Food as Fuel guide, and easy-to-follow recipes, giving them the confidence and tools to continue making healthy, nourishing meals at home.
Scrumptious Samosas
(1-1.5 hours) - Starting at $30.00/Student

Take Home: 6 potato and pea samosas + 56ml herb chutney per participant
Students will immerse themselves in Indian food culture by preparing samosas and a fresh herb chutney from scratch. They’ll explore key food science concepts such as gluten and dough development, and the role of the olfactory system in flavour detection. This workshop combines culinary techniques with sensory science for a comprehensive and engaging experience.
Spectacular Sushi
(1-1.5 hours) - Starting at $30.00/Student

Take Home: : 2-3 full sized cucumber maki rolls
Students will learn the tricks of the trade for making cucumber maki while mastering various knife cuts safely. They will also explore the importance of rice in Japanese food culture, gaining insights into the traditions and techniques that make sushi a culinary art.