Skills We Build
Through our hands-on approach, participants strengthen essential life and independence skills, including:
- Executive functioning and organization
- Kitchen safety and awareness
- Nutrition and healthy choices.
- Social interaction and communication.
Dietary Needs & Allergies
Our classes can accommodate specific dietary needs and food allergies. Please inform us in advance of any restrictions so we can ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable cooking experience for all participants.
We are committed to providing a supportive environment where everyone can participate confidently and safely.
Summer : Four-Week Program Series
Hands-On Cooking & Life Skills Activities
Join us for a fun and engaging 4-week summer session designed to build confidence, independence, kitchen safety skills, food preparation techniques, and social connections in a supportive environment.
Dates: July 11, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (90 Minutes)
Our hands-on classes proudly take place at Q.E.D.
Small Group Instruction
Limited Enrollment – Registration Required 4-Class Package: $400.00
Kitchen Safety
Participants will learn to safely use kitchen tools and appliances. They will practice essential safety skills, including handwashing, safe food handling, following directions, identifying hazards, and keeping a clean workspace.
- Food Safety
- Kitchen tools
- Preventing Injuries
- Safe food storage
- Clean workspace
- Food preparation
- Organization
Duration: 90 Minutes
1 class per week
$110 Group Per Class
4-Class Package: $390 → Save $50
Food Preparation
Participants will learn basic food preparation through fun, hands-on cooking activities like washing produce, measuring ingredients, mixing, and following simple recipes. While making healthy snacks and meals, they will build sequencing skills, kitchen confidence, and a foundational understanding of nutrition.
- Kitchen tools
- Food safety
- Meal planning
- Recipe reading
- Following a recipe
- Building balanced meals
Duration: 90 Minutes
1 class per week
$110 Group Per Class
4-Class Package: $390 → Save $50
Meal Planning
Participants will learn the fundamentals of meal planning by selecting recipes, creating shopping lists, and identifying ingredients for healthy meals. They will practice budgeting, grocery shopping, organizing ingredients, and following step-by-step recipes. Through these activities, participants will build decision-making, and organizational skills while gaining confidence in planning and preparing meals from start to finish.
- Shopping lists
- Grocery budgeting
- Nutrition labels
- Product comparison
- Weekly meal planning
Duration: 90 Minutes
1 class per week
$110 Group Per Class
4-Class Package: $390 → Save $50
Holiday Recipes
We are excited to offer special classes focused on traditional holiday cooking. Participants will learn how to prepare classic holiday dishes and festive treats while practicing kitchen safety, food prep, and cooking techniques. These engaging sessions encourage creativity appreciation, and social interaction while building kitchen confidence and independence.
- Holiday cooking
- Sugar cookies
- Gingerbread cookies
- Holiday cupcakes
- Chocolate bark
Duration: 90 Minutes
1 class per week
$110 Group Per Class
4-Class Package: $390 → Save $50
Private 1-to-1
Our Private 1-to-1 Cooking Instruction offers personalized support and focused attention tailored to each individual's pace. Participants receive direct guidance on essential kitchen safety, tool use, and food handling. Once foundations are established, they will learn to bake and cook from scratch by following recipes, measuring ingredients, and preparing simple meals building true confidence and independence in the kitchen.
- Grocery budgeting
- Nutrition labels
- Shopping lists
- Product compariso
- Weekly meal planning
90 Minutes
$150 Per Class We offer flexible scheduling to support different family needs and availability.
BeFriend Baking Party
Our Baking Party Celebrations bring family and friends together to celebrate birthdays, graduations, or any special milestone. Participants will enjoy a fun, interactive experience creating delicious treats from scratch. These celebrations encourage teamwork, creativity, and social connection in a warm, inclusive environment. Let us make your special day even sweeter with a unique baking experience everyone can enjoy!
- Step-by-step instruction (hands-on participation)
- All ingredients and materials included
- Focus on life skills: measuring, following instructions, kitchen safety, teamwork
Duration: 90 Minutes
1 class per week
$110 Group Per Class
4-Class Package: $390 → Save $50