Are you looking for cooking classes for your little one? In this guide, we will provide you with a list of interactive cooking classes for kids in Birmingham that start with ages as young as 3 years old. This guide gives you information about what to expect at each class, the age range, and the fees.
2 Spots to Check Out Offering Cooking Classes for Kids
Itty Bitty Bakers
Itty Bitty Bakers founded in 2018 by Jessica Hamby, provides educational opportunities in the culinary arts for children ages 3-14. Classes and camps are home-based, which allows children to learn in a comfortable and familiar environment. Once a class has been booked, the address will be emailed to the participants.
Itty Bitty Bakers’ teachers use their home kitchens to teach children how to bake, allowing them to learn firsthand from experienced professionals. The hands-on approach of Itty Bitty Bakers’ classes provides children with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue their interests in baking and cooking.
Here’s a list of the upcoming Itty Bitty Bakers kids classes:
DECEMBER 23
Christmas Morning Monkey Bread
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Ages 3-5
$40
Students will make a butterscotch cinnamon sugar mixture and biscuits in this class. During snack time, they will also learn about Christmas stories and make an art craft. A 9-inch pie dish of monkey bread and 4 ounces of icing to take home are also included in this class.
DECEMBER 27
Mickey’s Christmas Cake Pops
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Ages 3-5
$40
In this class, students will make cake pops. Once the pops have set, students will listen to a story about Christmas in Disney World and make cheese sandwiches modeled after Mickey Mouse.
DECEMBER 27-29
Bluey Baking Camp
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Ages 3-5
$160
This is a baking camp featuring foods, games, and crafts inspired by the cartoon character Bluey. Children will learn how to bake pavlova and sticky gecko using recipes from the cartoon.
DECEMBER 28
New Years Countdown Cupcakes
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Ages 6-9
$45
This class will be a hands-on baking experience, where participants will make Oreo cupcakes.
JANUARY 10-31
Storytime Snacks Baking for Preschoolers
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Ages 3-5
$140
This program runs for four consecutive weeks. Parents can attend the sessions. Children will do a craft while food bakes and cools, and Goldfish crackers and water bottles will be available for hungry kids. A portion of the baked item may be sent home with the child to share with family members.
FEBRUARY 17
Take & Bake Dinner & Dessert Class
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Ages 6-9
$60
In this introductory class, kids will learn how to prepare Chicken Pot Pie ingredients and top them with cubed biscuits. After the class, they’ll take home a pie plate full of Chicken & Biscuit Pot Pie and a bag of smashed Parmesan Sweet Potatoes.
Louise’s Cakes & Supply
Louise’s Cakes and Supply is a full-service bakery, caterer, and cake decorating supplies shop in Birmingham, Alabama. They offer everything you need to make your next event a success, whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, or just want to learn how to decorate cakes.
In addition to their retail store, Louise’s also offers private classes for kids, where they can learn how to bake and decorate cakes while making new friends.
Here’s a list of the upcoming Louise’s Cakes & Supply kids classes:
DECEMBER 20-22
Gingerbread Class
11:00 AM
Ages 5+
$49.95
This class will offer expert decorating instructions and assistance to build a gingerbread house, along with a short appearance by the Grinch. Hot chocolate will be available.
JANUARY 8-12
Sunday Funday Winter Wonderland Cookies
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Ages 5+
$65
This class will teach participants the techniques of flooding, outlining, and decorating sugar cookies with royal icing.
JANUARY 22
Sunday Fun Warm and Cozy Cookies
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Ages 5+
$45
This class will teach participants the techniques of flooding, outlining, and decorating cute and cozy cookies.
FEBRUARY 2
Valentine’s Day Cookie Class
6:15 – 7:45 PM
Ages 5+
$45
This class will teach participants the techniques of flooding, outlining, and decorating Valentine’s Day themed cookies to take home.
Have you enrolled your kids in these cooking classes? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below! Check out our Birmingham Parent Guide for kid-friendly events, classes, and activities in the area.
