Teens & Kids

Culinary Classes Teens & Kids

California Culinary Arts Institute now offers a culinary education program for youth and teens between the ages of 10 – 18 who are interested in learning and advancing their knowledge in cooking and baking.

This is an intensive six-week course that is intended to provide young individuals with the fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare for adult chef certifications, working in a restaurant kitchen, having hopes to participate in cooking competitions such as MasterChef Junior, or simply enjoy cooking at home and desire to gain professional-level training.

The curriculum of this course is constructed in such a way that the participants will learn the preliminary foundations and classic techniques of cooking meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, starches and sauces, as well as baking breads and desserts; the knowledge and skills that all chefs must master.

COURSE DETAILS

Length – 6 weeks, 60 hours total

Class Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm (5 hours each day)

Tuition Fee: $1,200

All the necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment are provided by the California Culinary Arts Institute.

Students will receive one apron and two towels as well as a copy of all recipes made throughout the program as part of the tuition.

~~*October 15 – November 20*~~
(This course has been cancelled because of heavy workload and busy schedule due to the opening of our new CCAI Bistro)

Upcoming 2022 Course Dates

December 3 – January 29 (2023)
Please note: We are closed for holidays from December 16, 2022 to January 2, 2023
February 11th to March 19th
April 1st to May 7th
May 20th to June 18th
July 1st to August 6th

COURSE CURRICULUM

(Vegetarian modifications can be made to curriculum by request.)

Week 1, Day 1: Knife Skills – Sharpening knives, knife safety, cutting skills and methods for potatoes and seasonal veggies. Making vegetable stock.

Week 1, Day 2: – Chicken Stock and Veloute Sauce, Cream of Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup.

Week 2, Day 3: Rice Pilaf with Sauteed Chicken Tenderloin and Supreme Sauce.

Week 2, Day 4: Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce.

Week 3, Day 5: Spaghetti with Ramen Beef Ragu Sauce.

Week 3, Day 6: Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce.

Week 4, Day 7: Braided Bread (Challah Bread), Chocolate Breakfast Rolls.

Week 4, Day 8: Sushi (California Roll) and Miso Soup.

Week 5, Day 9: Salisbury Steak, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans and Bordelaise Sauce.

Week 5, Day 10: Fried Chicken and herbed roasted potatoes, mushroom sauce.

Week 6, Day 11: French Macarons and Fillings, and Crème Brulée (part 1).

Week 6, Day 12: Fruit Tart and Lemon Meringue Tart, and Crème Brulée (part 2)