In-store Services
We've had the honor of showcasing our talented young chefs on renowned television shows like MasterChef Junior and the Food Network plus more. Our students have demonstrated their cooking prowess to a wide audience, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements.
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SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES
Award winning Kids Cooking Classes & Camps!
Where food
Meets fun
Cooking Camps
Birthday Parties
Enrichment
At ABC Chefs, we believe in learning through
play. Our approach is to make cooking fun,
engaging, and educational. We foster
creativity, teach essential cooking skills, and
promote healthy eating habits.
Our Locations
Des Peres, MO
Tampa, FL
Dallas, Texas
Celebrating 17 Years of Culinary Excellence
Since our launch in 2008, ABC Chefs Cooking Academy has been a culinary haven for kids. We are dedicated to sparking a love for cooking and nurturing young talents in the kitchen. Over the years, we've had the pleasure of working with thousands of kids, helping them discover the joys of cooking.
Stay Updated
2025 Summer Cooking Camp Registration
NOW OPEN
Camps will be hosted at our new location in Des
Peres opening soon!
Phone
314-348-1968
- Students will explore a variety of international and US
cuisines, working in small groups tailored to their age
for the perfect learning experience.
- Each day, they'll dive into 3 to 4 delicious recipes,
getting hands-on experience creating dishes from
scratch. Best part? They get to enjoy the fruits of their
labor by devouring their creations at the end of each
session!
- Plus, we're thrilled to have Chef Ayla, one of the
nation's top teenage chefs, leading the way! With
appearances on Food Network's Chop Junior, Guys
Grocery Games, and Fox's MasterChef Junior. Chef Ayla
was also crowned the winner of Stove Tots Kids
Cooking Show, she brings her expertise and passion for
cooking to inspire the next generation of culinary stars.
Join us for a cooking experience like no other!
Register for our award-
winning kids cooking
summer camp!
Get ready to bake up a storm in 'Bakeshop Favorites' week!
Our chefs will learn to make their favorites and more, from
macarons to cinnamon rolls, in this deliciously fun and
educational week. Date: (June 16, 2025 - June 19, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 2 - Bakeshop Favorites! (June 16, 2025 -
June 19, 2025)
Experience the flavors of Italy in our 'Taste of Italy' week,
where your mini chefs will create authentic Italian dishes,
including handmade pasta, and explore culinary delights
inspired by Italy.
Date: (June 9, 2025 - June 12, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 1 - Taste of Italy! (June 9, 2025 - June
12, 2025)
Dive into the latest food trends with our 'TikTok Treats'
week! Our mini chefs will discover and recreate the most
popular and mouthwatering dishes from TikTok. They will
recreate viral recipes to trendy snacks, all while learning
valuable cooking skills and techniques.
Date: (June 30, 2025 - July 03, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 4 - Tik Tok Treats (June 30, 2025 - July
03, 2025)
Step into the spotlight in 'Junior Chef' week! Our chefs will
compete in friendly culinary challenges, crafting a variety of
recipes from scratch. Each group's creations will be judged
by our camp counselors, adding a thrilling competitive edge
to the kitchen!
Date: (June 23, 2025 - June 26, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 3 - MasterChef Jr (June 23, 2025 - June
26, 2025)
Experience the flavors of Italy in our 'Taste of Italy' week,
where your mini chefs will create authentic Italian dishes,
including handmade pasta, and explore culinary delights
inspired by Italy. Date: (July 14, 2025 - July 17, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 6 - Taste of Italy! (July 14, 2025 - July 17,
2025)
Taste around the world International Cuisine Week at ABC
Chefs. Campers will explore the world's cuisines, from
Mexican tacos to Japanese sushi, learning about different
cultures through food. Each day, kiddos will cook dishes
from a featured country, developing new culinary skills and
a taste for global flavors. Date: (July 7, 2025 - July 10, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 5 - Taste Around the World (July 7, 2025 -
July 10, 2025)
Step into the spotlight in 'Junior Chef' week! Our chefs will
compete in friendly culinary challenges, crafting a variety of
recipes from scratch. Each group's creations will be judged
by our camp counselors, adding a thrilling competitive edge
to the kitchen! Date : (July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
WEEK 8 - MasterChef Jr (July 28, 2025 - July
31, 2025)
Get ready to bake up a storm in 'Bakeshop Favorites' week!
Our chefs will learn to make their favorites and more, from
macarons to cinnamon rolls, in this deliciously fun and
educational week. Date: (July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 7 - Bakeshop Favorites! (July 21, 2025 -
July 24, 2025)
Dive into the latest food trends with our 'TikTok Treats'
week! Our mini chefs will discover and recreate the most
popular and mouthwatering dishes from TikTok. They will
recreate viral recipes to trendy snacks, all while learning
valuable cooking skills and techniques.
Date: (August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025)
CHOOSE TIME:
MORNING: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER
AFTERNOON: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | REGISTER
Week 9 - Tik Tok Treats (Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 7,
2025)
What To Expect
- Students will explore a variety of international and US cuisines, working in small groups tailored to their age for
the perfect learning experience.
- Each day, they'll dive into 3 to 4 delicious recipes, getting hands-on experience creating dishes from scratch.
Best part? They get to enjoy the fruits of their labor by devouring their creations at the end of each session!
- Plus, we're thrilled to have Chef Ayla, one of the nation's top teenage chefs, leading the way! With appearances
on Food Network's Chop Junior, Guys Grocery Games, and Fox's MasterChef Junior. Chef Ayla was also crowned
the winner of Stove Tots Kids Cooking Show, she brings her expertise and passion for cooking to inspire the next
generation of culinary stars.
Join us for a cooking experience like no other!