Event Details

The Junior Chef Club is listed under each date. This unique cooking and baking experience is for children aged 7 to 14 years old. Coached by a chef, your child will learn to make delicious French recipes.

Cuisine is labeled under A, while Pastry is labeled under B. Taught by our team of professional chefs, we provide all the necessary ingredients and tools—just bring your appetite! At the end of the cuisine class, guests will enjoy a tasting session accompanied by a glass of wine.

January 24th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Cat - Vanilla Cupcake & Double Chocolate Muffins

1. Chef Luis Ahumada - Fresh Brioche Rolls & Baked Brie with Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Fine Herbs, Lemon, & Garlic. Confit Fingerling Potatoes Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
2. Chef Jayla Ardoin - Cranberry Orange Pie

February 21st 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Jeffrey - Pinwheel Pops

1. Chef John Sarran - Assorted Nigiri Sushi, Vegetable & Shrimp Tempura
2. Chef Francis Grosse - Macarons: Make your French macarons with different shapes, fillings, and colors.

March 21st 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood - Blondies with caramel topping

1. Chef Michael Gabriel - Vegan crab cakes with citrus Dill Ponzu carrot & cilantro slaw. Sweet potato, mushrooms, & achiote ravioli topped with toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds.
2. Chef Francis Grosse - French Bread: Learn how to mix, shape, and bake your own bread.

April 25th 2026

Chef Francis Grosse - Coconut Bar with Milk Chocolate & Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

1. Chef Brian Rushton - Pistachio-crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Pineapple Chutney with Parsnip Butternut Squash Puree and Roasted Brussel Sprouts
2. Chef Jeffrey - Coconut Macaroons & Unicorn Fudge

May 9th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Cat - Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

1. Chef Kirby Smith - Chicken Fricassee with Duchess Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine
2. Chef Jayla Ardoin - Madeleines with chocolate shell, glazed financier, and cheddar black pepper scones.

June 20th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood - Lemon Tart

1. Chef Stephen Justynski - Tomato, Watermelon, & Avocado Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette. Pan Seared Snapper with Tomatillo Jicama Serrano Salad with Chipotle Whipped Sweet Potato
2. Chef Jeffrey - Tortuga Rum Cake

July 18th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Jayla Ardoin - Chocolate S'more Cupcake with Toasted Marshmallow

1. Chef Brian Rushton - Chicken Pot Stickers with Yuzu Ponzu. Green Tea Steamed Salmon with Cilantro Rice Pilaf & Roasted Root Vegetables.
2. Chef Cat - Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

August 22nd 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Cat - Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate & Unicorn Fudge

1. Chef John Sarran - Orecchiette Pasta Featuring Italian Sausage, Kale, & Chicken Stock. Chicken Breast Scalloppini Accompanied by Mushroom Marsala Sauce & Herb-Grilled Eggplant.
2. Chef Francis Grosse - French Croissants & Chocolate Croissants: Regal your family on Sunday morning by making your own croissants.

September 19th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Jeffrey - Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Chef Stephen Justynski - Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Arugula, and Sherry Vinaigrette. Grilled Ribeye with Crispy Potatoes, Blistered Tomatoes with Herbs de Provence.
2. Chef Sarah Norwood - Crème Brûlée & Panna Cotta Cream Dessert: A Delightful Treat for Family Dinners or Events

October 24th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Francis Grosse - Chocolate Bonbons: Let's have fun while understanding the complexity of chocolate.

1. Chef Michael Gabriel - Spinach salad with poached pears, candied walnuts, and golden raisin vinaigrette. Salt & pepper roasted chicken breast with caramelized garlic and sage on lemon risotto.
2. Chef Jeffrey - Lemon Tart Crafted with Sweet Almond Dough, Zesty Lemon Curd, and Fluffy Italian Meringue

November 14th 2026

Junior Chef: Chef Jayla Ardoin - Thanksgiving / Fall theme Ice Cookies

1. Chef Kirby Smith - Moroccan Chicken Pastilla and Couscous with Cucumber Mint Salad
2. Chef Cat - Pumpkin Pie

December 5th 2026 

Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood - Strawberry Mousse Cake

1. Chef Luis Ahumada - Minestrone Soup, Crispy Pork Milanese, Creamy Parmesan Risotto, and Grilled Zucchini & Peppers served with Grilled Bruschetta.
2. Chef Francis Grosse - Buche De Noel with Meringue Mushrooms, Roulade biscuit and Chocolate Ganache