Our kindergartener loves her cooking classes with Chef Arlena! We were so impressed after the first class when she came home and told us what “leavening” meant, and she has been so eager to practice her new skills ever since! As an educator I have been impressed with the well thought out curriculum and the tangible skills my child is learning. Most importantly, had great fun with her friends learning (and eating) together and is looking forward to her next session!

I can’t recommend this program enough. My children were lucky enough to have private lessons with Chef Arlena, and they learned valuable kitchen skills, but also life skills. They gained a lot of confidence through her hands-on teaching style. Plus it’s a nice bonus to have competent helpers in the kitchen now! I would highly recommend these classes to anyone with kids of all ages.

My daughter started out taking pre-K cooking classes and we loved it so much that I eventually became a CCI instructor. I highly recommend the classes, as it’s a necessary skill not taught in schools, and if you are looking for a work-from-home / make your own hours / be creative with food kind of job, this is perfect for you!

My kiddos were able to attend a class with Children’s Culinary Institute and they had such a great time! They really enjoyed learning new skills and eating their work.  Plus, doing this with other children made it so special!

Not only do my kids gain confidence in the kitchen, but they are learning math skills, chemistry skills, social skills, & nutrition! So important!

I’ve taught with Chef Arlena before and really enjoyed working with the kids! It’s an amazing feeling to make a difference in the lives of children. Not to mention, it’s honestly one of the best work from home opportunities I’ve ever heard of.

I have taught a class for the Children’s Culinary Institute and I’m looking forward to teaching more from the CCI curriculum! I love that the curriculum is focused on skills and technique first and recipes second. I notice that when I get kids in the kitchen with me and try new skills, they try new foods and expand their food choices! This is a great program!

This is no ordinary kids cooking class. First day, my eight year old came out telling me what a roux was and how to use it. I highly recommend the CCI classes. They are actually teaching kids to cook

“I didn’t get the chance to thank you today as the kids were very excited when I picked them up! Joey wants to sign up for another class, all three kids are eating new foods, and they all made great new friendships! I really appreciate you having this camp and hope you have a nice rest of the summer.”

“If you are looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids, look no further than these fantastic culinary classes with Chef Arlena. They provide an engaging and enriching environment for kids to explore cooking, learn new skills, and have a great time. I highly recommend them to any parent looking to spark their kid’s interest in the kitchen. We are all as a family looking forward to testing new dishes that Sophia brings home every week. That has also helped with her trying and actually liking new foods, just because she enjoyed making them. Chef Arlena is an amazing instructor that ensures that kids learn valuable cooking skills while having a blast. My daughter cannot wait for her cooking classes every week.”

As a homeschooling parent, I’ve tailored my classes to small, in-home groups, primarily for homeschool kids aged 7-12. Offering themed camps and clinics has been a perfect fit for this stage of my life, allowing me to create flexible and engaging experiences for my students.

I recently launched two Thanksgiving-themed classes through our local homeschool group, and they filled up in under five hours, with a waitlist to spare! It’s been incredible to see such quick success and enthusiasm from my community.

The Children’s Culinary Institute’s program has been transformative for me. It provided the structure, resources, and confidence I needed to design classes that fit my life and resonate with my students. I love being able to align my schedule with my family’s busy life while still pursuing my passion for teaching.

If you’re considering joining CCI, I can’t recommend it enough. Whether you want to teach homeschoolers, host weekend clinics, or lead birthday party classes, this program can be customized to fit your goals and lifestyle. It’s a rewarding journey that truly makes a difference!

My daughter started out taking pre-K cooking classes and we loved it so much that I eventually became a CCI instructor. I highly recommend the classes, as it’s a necessary skill not taught in schools, and if you are looking for a work from home/make your own hours/be creative with food kind of job, this is perfect for you!

I can’t recommend this program enough. My children were lucky enough to have private lessons with Chef Arlena, and they learned valuable kitchen skills, but also life skills. They gained a lot of confidence through her hands on teaching style. Plus it’s a nice bonus to have competent helpers in the kitchen now! I would highly recommend these classes to anyone with kids of all ages.

We love Children’s Culinary Institute! My boys learned so much from the program, now that they are older and with all the skills they learned, can cook full meals.

Working from home as a CCI instructor has been a huge blessing for my family and me.  I’m able to make my own schedule, work from home, make an income and do something I love… work with kids and food!

I love the CCI program because it is easy to use and the kids enjoy the recipes!  It helps me stretch out of my repertoire of recipes and try new ones too.  Thanks for making teaching kids how to cook so easy!

It’s really a fantastic opportunity here. It’s set up, marketing done for you. The curriculum rocks and Chef Arlena is the best! Her curriculum and her support is wonderful! You are going to have so much fun!