Broaden your knowledge of food, nutrition and cooking techniques
About
Our teen program was designed to take young chefs to the next level, helping them expand their culinary skills while building confidence in the kitchen. In today's fast-paced world, teenagers often lack essential food knowledge, rely on convenience foods, and have limited exposure to diverse culinary experiences.
This program goes beyond basic cooking skills, providing teens with a deeper understanding of food, nutrition, and kitchen techniques It encourages creativity and experimentation with new flavors and textures, transforming the kitchen into a space for culinary discovery and adventure.
Wooden Spoon Kids nurtures a passion for cooking by focussing on:
Advanced cooking techniques, such as knife skills, pastry work, and plating.
Mastery of various cuisines and ingredients, broadening their food knowledg
Nutrition education to help teens make healthier choice
Developing independence and responsibility in the kitchen
Safety procedures, including working with heat and handling kitchen equipment.
Following and adapting recipes with confidence
Experimenting with creating and designing their own unique dishes
Through this fun, hands-on learning process, Wooden Spoon Kids aims to inspire the next generation of home chefs, equipping them with life skills that will benefit them for years to come.
Duration
Start date: 13 Feb 2025
1 hour online cooking classes
8 Lessons per term
Twice a week (two different age groups)
Ready to sign up?
Fill in the registration form
Lesson Days Cost
Thursday, 16:00-17:00
More days can be added if the times does not suit you.
R1040 per child per term (14-18 Years)
Payment can be made online. and also complete the registration form
A minimum of 10 participants is required for the class to be viable
Who can join?
Ages 10 -18
Programme requirements
A list of basic equipment will be provided to enhance the success of the lessons, though it is not mandatory
Learner responsibilities
To have all ingredients available for the weekly lessons
To attend the lesson promptly and at the designated time
After the initial lessons, ingredients should be pre-measured to save time during class.
Print out weekly recipes and place in folder
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2025 online class schedule
SKILLS LEARNED
Learn about different spices
Cross contamination
Making a yeast-free dough
How to chop an onion
Measuring
Working with gelatine/Agar Agar
Decorating
Making Berry Coulis
Making a Ragu sauce
Chopping an onion
Cooking pasta
Making and forming meatballs
Nutrition-Stable
Weighing & Measuring
Flavouring oats
Whisking/Chopping/Grating
Flavouring
Whisking
Opening a tin
Freezing
Working
Learn about types of pastry
How to make a chicken filling
Importance of stock in cooking Pastry
Making a yeast base pizza dough
Friday Night alla Pizza
Homemade tomato sauce
What cheese to use?
Toppings galore
Food styling
Food Photography
Knife skills (garnishes)
Attention to detail
zingy lemonade
Zingy Lemonade
Chef Notes
Make your own castor sugar by blending sugar in a nutritbullet or blender until fine
Add lemon juice to smoothies for some extra zing
Lemon zest is often used in baking
Lemon + Poppy seeds are a great combo
Fun Facts
The high acidity of lemons makes them a good cleaning aid. Lemons are native to Asia
Ingredients
l liter water
3 lemons juiced
140g castor sugar
fresh mint leaves
ice
Equipment
Sharp knife
Wet cloth
Jug
Lemon juicer
Wooden spoon
Glasses
Straws Scale
Measuring jug
Method
Measure sugar with a scale and put aside for later
Measure water in a measuring jug and add to a jug
3
Cut lemons in half using the bridge method
Squeeze juice with a lemon juicer –add peels to compost
Add sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir
Serve with ice, mint leaves & lemon slices
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Features
Weekly Live Zoom Cooking Classes
Learn to cook in real-time with an experienced teacher guiding you step-by-step.
Recorded Lessons for On-Demand Access
Missed a class? Catch up anytime with full access to lesson recordings.
Personalized Recipe Folder
Build a collection of delicious recipes as you progress through the program Certificate of Achievement
Celebrate your progress! Earn a certificate after completing a full year of lessons.
Exclusive WhatsApp Support Group
Connect with your teacher and fellow students to ask questions, share tips, and get feedback on your cooking
Expertly Guided Lessons
Hands-on cooking classes led by a professional teacher, designed to boost confidence and skill in the kitchen
Interactive Discussions & Worksheets
Explore essential culinary topics, including:
Sustainability in the kitchen
Nutrition basics and balanced meals
Exploring ingredients and global cuisines
Kitchen tools and equipment
Food safety and hygiene
Time management and organization
Chopping techniques and knife skills
Downloadable guides, such as a kitchen essentials checklist, setting a table, plating etc.
End-of-Term Cooking Challenge
Monitor your growth with a progress tracker for skills learned, recipes tried, and goals achieved.
What parents are saying
“My children have attended a number of Ankie’s cooking classes, each time they have come away empowered with new skills and more confident cooks. Preparing their own meals made them more curious about flavours and bolder to try new dishes. Many of the recipes live on in our household as firm favourites and my children take pride and joy in helping to prepare food for us all to enjoy.”
Tracey Kelsey Parent
Beyond the Recipe: Inspiring Young Chefs
Through a fun, hands-on learning process, Wooden Spoon Kids aims to inspire the next generation of home chefs, equipping them with life skills that will benefit them for years to come The program goes beyond basic cooking skills, providing teens with a deeper understanding of food, nutrition, and kitchen techniques It encourages creativity and experimentation with new flavors and textures, transforming the kitchen into a space for culinary discovery and adventure
