Cookiddoo
Cookiddoo
Real kitchen skills. Confidence that grows each week. An eight-week hands-on cooking course for children ages 8–13 in Kanata.
Children cook from scratch and build habits they repeat at home.
They do real work and see their own progress every week.
Measuring, reading recipes and cleaning up — with fewer prompts each class.
Two focused hours with knives, heat and a proud plate at the end.
Knife safety, measuring and heat control build into dough, pasta, pastry, meat safety, sauces, plating and cleanup.
Tap any week to see what they'll cook and the safety standard behind it.
Ratatouille · Chopped salad · Vinaigrette
French-style omelette · Mini shakshuka · Toast
Fresh ribbon pasta · Parmesan sauce · Herb-tomato finish
Fruit tartlets · Butter cookies · Vanilla pastry cream
Italian meatballs · Mashed potatoes · Tomato-herb sauce
Mini focaccia · Garlic knots · Herb butter
Profiteroles · Mini éclairs · Chocolate ganache
Chicken cutlet · Roasted vegetables · Herb sauce · Dessert finish
Every week adds a new stamp and a short reflection. Parents get a written recap, and graduation brings the whole passport together.
In Week 8, Junior Chefs plan, cook and plate a complete meal as a team — then receive a named certificate for the skills they've demonstrated.
"...completed Cookiddoo Junior Chef Academy — Level 1: Kitchen Foundations, and practised foundational skills in safety, knife work, heat control, doughs, proteins, sauces and teamwork."
Yes — the program starts with knife safety and kitchen basics in Week 1, and builds from there. No prior experience is required.
Reach out to us — we review each case individually based on the child's kitchen readiness and comfort with the group.
Parents drop off and pick up. This gives children room to work independently under direct coach supervision.
Yes, with age-appropriate tools and direct, hands-on supervision at every knife and heat station.
All allergies are reviewed with parents before a seat is confirmed, and recipes are adjusted where possible.
Let us know in advance — we'll share the recipe and skills recap for the missed week where possible.
Most weeks, yes — children plate a portion to bring home alongside what's tasted in class.
No — a studio apron is provided for use during every class.
Tuition is $680 + HST, split into two payments of $340 + HST each.
Graduates of the Founding Cohort get priority access when Level 2 opens for enrollment.
Ages 8–13 · Cookiddoo Studio, Kanata, Ottawa · September 16 – November 4, 2026 · Maximum 10 children
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