- 16.10.2026
Barrhaven kids can learn to cook with Cookiddoo in two ways: by joining the Junior Chef Academy, an 8-week Wednesday evening course for ages 8 to 13 in Kanata, or by booking a 2-hour private class or cooking party that we bring to your home in Barrhaven. The drive to the course is about 15 km; OpenStreetMap routing gives around 19 minutes from the Walter Baker Sports Centre area without traffic.
Cooking classes for Barrhaven kids
| Format | Ages | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Chef Academy (course) | 8–13 | 8 Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM, in Kanata | $680 + HST |
| Master class | 4–15 | One 2-hour hands-on class | From $55 per child |
| Private class or cooking party at your home | 4–15 | 2 hours, we bring ingredients, tools and aprons and clean up | $485 for 8 kids, $50 per extra child up to 11 |
| Workshop at a school, daycare or community centre | 4–15 | One-time or a weekly series | Quoted by group size |
Is the Kanata course worth the drive from Barrhaven?
For a child who wants real kitchen skills, a weekly course teaches far more than a run of unrelated one-off classes. The same group of up to 10 children works with the same lead coach and assistant for eight Wednesdays, and every class builds on the one before: knife safety and vegetables, eggs and heat control, fresh pasta, pastry and custard, meat and safe temperatures, yeast dough, choux pastry, and a graduation challenge where each child plans and plates a full meal.
Two practical points for Barrhaven families: leave by about 5:00 PM on Wednesdays, since weekday traffic adds time to the free-flow estimate; and ask other families in the group about sharing the drive. The fall 2026 group runs October 21 to December 16, with no class on November 11; tuition is $680 + HST. Details and booking: Junior Chef Academy.
Bring the class to Barrhaven
A private class at home is the simplest option for younger children or a group of friends. We arrive with ingredients, tools, gloves, aprons and portable equipment, run a 2-hour hands-on class where each child cooks one dish and one drink, and leave the room clean. $485 for 8 children, $50 per extra child up to 11, $150 deposit credited to the total; the travel fee is arranged individually.
Barrhaven schools, daycares and community groups can also book a workshop at their own site, as a single session or a weekly after-school series. See schools and daycares.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Cookiddoo cooking class in Barrhaven?
Private classes, birthday parties and school workshops come to you in Barrhaven. The Junior Chef Academy course and master classes run in Kanata, about 19 minutes away without traffic.
What ages are the classes for?
Master classes and private classes: ages 4 to 15. The Junior Chef Academy course: ages 8 to 13.
Can siblings join together?
Siblings in the 8–13 range can join the same course group. For siblings of different ages, a private class at home lets everyone cook the same menu with tasks matched to age.
How do I book?
Use the “Ask about a date” button on this page, the form on the course page, or call +1 613-710-0554.
Ready to cook with us?
We bring a 2-hour kids cooking party to your home in Ottawa or Gatineau — ages 4–15, $485 for 8 kids.
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