Kids’ cooking school · San Jose
After-school kids' cooking club in San Jose, run by a registered dietitian
Food Explorers Club is the after-school cooking program from Diets and Life, a kids' nutrition business in San Jose. Founder Purvi runs it. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from San Jose State University, and she is ServSafe certified. Before starting the club, she worked in a hospital helping kids and families with nutrition-related conditions.
The classes are hands-on and built for children. Kids learn age-appropriate skills like food prep and knife safety. They cook recipes from many cuisines, not only American food. Picky eaters get special attention. Purvi uses the five senses and descriptive words to make kids curious about whole foods they haven't tried yet. Her recipes include dishes like a watermelon poke bowl.
The club suits parents who want their child to build real kitchen skills and a healthier relationship with food. Kids work in groups, so teamwork and social skills are part of every class. The club has a 5-star Google rating from 11 reviews. To sign up, contact the club directly.
Kids & families
Classes and camps for young cooks
Beginners
No experience needed
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Founder Purvi, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from San Jose State University. She is also ServSafe certified.
Age-appropriate cooking skills like food prep and knife safety, plus recipes from around the world and ways to explore new foods using the five senses.
Yes. Helping picky eaters is a main goal. Kids are encouraged to try foods they have never had and to describe them using the five senses.
Yes. The classes are hands-on and built to engage and entertain children, and kids work together in groups.
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