Author: marian@celebrate-family.com

Join Sur La Table for their week-long summer cooking camps where your emerging chef can have fun while learning. Choose from 5 days (3-4 for holidays) sessions focusing on the foundational skills in Baking 101,  learn about global cuisines in Culinary Excursion, and craft tasty fare in Better Than Takeout. 

What to Expect During Summer Cooking Camp

Camp classes are designed for kids 7-11 and teens ages 12 and older. Campers will receive a certificate at the end of each camp session. And for the teen camps, parents will be invited to sample a test menu made by their own foodie chefs!

• Camps are $299 for five days, $239 for four days, and $199 for three days.
• Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours unless noted in the class description.
• Each day the campers will work on preparing 2-3 dishes. Each week’s menu is listed on the camp registration page.
• Students will work with other students in groups of 4.
• Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students, depending on location.
• 10% off coupon for an in-store purchase while class is in session.

Kids Summer Cooking Camps

Kids camps for ages 7-11 are 10:30 am – 1 pm or 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Every student will go home with a printed menu and graduation certificate. Students also get a 10% discount coupon for purchases during the camp.

Baking 101 Cooking Camp Dates

In this five-day series, your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and rolling pie dough to decorating cupcakes and much more. Each session explores essential baking techniques, basic food prep skills, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Baking 101 Cooking Camp Dates
June 19 – June 23 @ 10:30 am
June 19 – June 23 @ 1 pm
July 10 – July 14 @ 10:30 am
July 10 – July 14 @ 1 pm
July 31 – August 4 @ 10:30 am
July 31 – August 4 @ 1 pm

Culinary Excursion Cooking Camp

In this five-day series, your young chef will explore new ingredients and flavors while having fun in the kitchen. As they chop veggies, knead doughs, cook chicken, and more, they’ll learn essential cooking techniques, basic food prep skills, how to repurpose food waste, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Culinary Excursion Camp Dates
June 12 – June 16 @ 10:30 am
June 12 – June 16 @ 1 pm
July 24 – July 28 @ 10:30 am
July 24 – July 28 @ 1 pm

Global Flavors Cooking Camp

In this five-day series, your future foodie will explore flavors from around the world while having fun in the kitchen. As they roll sushi, knead pasta dough, fry rice and more, they’ll learn essential cooking techniques, basic food prep skills, and best practices for kitchen safety.

Global Cooking Camp Dates
June 5 – June 9 @ 10:30 am
June 5 – June 9 @ 1 pm
June 26 – June 30 @ 10:30 am
June 26 – June 30 @ 1 pm
July 17 – July 21 @ 10:30 am
July 17 – July 21 @ 1 pm

Teens Summer Cooking Camps

Teen camps for ages 12-17 are 4 pm – 6:30 pm. Every student will go home with a printed menu and graduation certificate. On the final day, parents are invited to sample a test menu made by their star chefs.

Bakeshop Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. They’ll master their basic baking skills and learn tried-and-true advanced techniques as they craft delicious pastries and other treats.

Bakeshop Cooking Camp Dates
June 19 – June 23 @ 4 pm
July 10 – July 14 @ 4 pm
July 31 – July 31 @ 4 pm

Better Than Takeout Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. They’ll master basic kitchen skills and craft tasty fare that they’ll want to make time and time again—from Crispy Chicken Taquitos to Homemade Pizza.

Better Than Takeout Camp Dates
June 5 – June 9 @ 4 pm
June 26 – June 29 @ 4 pm
July 17 – July 21 @ 4 pm

Global Grub Cooking Camp

Treat your budding foodie to five days full of hands-on kitchen experience this summer. Teens will enjoy creating delicious foods—from whipping up tasty Feta with Grilled Pita Bread to making viral food friends like Crispy Rice Sushi and Brazilian Limeade.

Global Grub Camp Dates
June 12 – June 16 @ 4 pm
July 5 – July 7 @ 4 pm (3 days)
July 24 – July 28 @ 4 pm

Kids, Teens, and Family Classes

Sur La Table offers a selection of cooking classes for kids, and teens year-round. Most classes are available for teens 14+ with an accompanying adult. Check the schedule here. Classes for teens range from Handmade Pasta to Sushi at Home to Cast Iron Basics to Thai Takeout Favorites.

Kids classes (7+) are usually geared for holidays and seasons, such as Easter Cupcakes, High Tea Treats, and Mother’s Day Treats, but also favorites like American Classics and Pizza.

Important Links and Information

Address: Sur La Table
855 El Camino Real, Suite 57
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-289-0019

Kids & Teens Summer Camps [LINK]
Family Fun (Kids classes) [LINK]
Cooking Class Calendar [LINK]