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Kids’ cooking school · Portland
The Merry Kitchen
Kids' cooking school in a Cully home kitchen, run by a dietitian with a backyard garden
5.035 Google reviewsRanked #6 of 16 cooking schools in Portland
Kids & families
Classes and camps for young cooks
Birthdays & groups
Birthdays and private parties
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
About The Merry Kitchen
The Merry Kitchen is Julie Merry's cooking school, run out of a remodeled house in the Cully neighborhood of NE Portland. Julie is a Registered Dietitian and a Western Culinary Institute graduate. She taught kids' classes and camps at Sur la Table before opening her own school. She is also an OSU Master Gardener and keeps a 500 square foot organic garden out back, which kids work in during summer camps.
Classes are split by age, from about 5 to 15. Recent themes include Hogwarts Table, Holiday Cookies and Roll your own Sushi. Most classes cost $50 and run two hours. Kids cook everything from scratch, eat together at the end and take the recipes home. Camps, private lessons and birthday parties are also on offer.
Adults can book too, but only as a group. Popular menus include homemade pasta, Thai, Indian and sushi. Classes at the house take 8 adults or fewer, and Julie will travel for bigger groups. The school holds a 5 rating from 35 Google reviews.
Known for
- Hogwarts Table, Ages 9-12
- Holiday Cookies, Ages 8-12
- Roll your own Sushi, Ages 6-10
- Asian Appetizers, Ages 8-13
Good to know
- Calendar classes can be refunded with 24 hours notice. Summer camps need 5 days notice for a full refund.
- Birthday parties need a $100 deposit, which you lose if you cancel with less than 5 days notice.
- No drop ins. Call or email to set up a visit.
- Adult classes are not on the calendar. You need to bring your own group.
- Gift certificates cost $50 each and can be paid by check, Zelle or Venmo.
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The Merry Kitchen: common questions
What ages are the kids' classes for?
Each class is set for an age range, such as 5-8, 8-12 or 12-15. Julie teaches children and teenagers.
How much does a kids' class cost and how long is it?
Children's classes are $50 and usually run two hours. Multi-day camps and summer camps are the exception. Kids cook from scratch, eat at the end and take the recipes home.
Can adults take a class?
Yes, as a private group. Classes at the house take 8 adults or fewer and cost $75 per adult. For larger groups Julie travels to you, with a 5-adult minimum and a $50 flat travel fee.
How many kids can come to a birthday party?
The minimum is four. At the house the maximum is 8 to 10, depending on theme and age. Julie can also come to your home for an extra fee.
What is the cancellation policy?
For calendar classes you get a refund with 24 hours notice. There are no same-day refunds unless weather keeps you from coming.
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