5 Best Cooking And Baking Classes For Kids in Singapore

Written by The Best Singapore Editors | January 03, 2024

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1. ABC Cooking Studio Takashimaya

Image: ABC Cooking Studio

Established

1985

Class Size

Ages

4 to 8 years

Cuisine

Various

Prices

S$555.49 to S$1,046.40

Location

Takashimaya

Address

391A Orchard Road
#03-12 Takashimaya S.C
Singapore 238873

Phone

+65 6694 6259

Opening hours

Daily 10:00 - 22:00

Website

ABC Cooking Studio Takashimaya

ABC Cooking Studio in Takashimaya is a highly respected cooking studio chain that started in Japan. The first studio opened in Japan in 1993 and has since expanded to many other locations, including Singapore.

Besides courses for adults in cooking, breadmaking, and wagashi (traditional sweets), the studio also offers courses for kids all year round.

Highlights

Small class size of just four: At ABC Cooking Studio, class groups are kept small, with a maximum of four participants. As a result, kids get more one-on-one time with the instructor.
Flexibility of menu and class schedule: While classes are offered throughout the year, the menu changes monthly. However, the lessons can be taken over 12-24 months, depending on membership. In other words, your child can attend the classes over a long period, choosing the menu they like the most.
Seasoned instructors with culinary diplomas: The studio’s team of instructors is made up of highly passionate chefs and bakers with extensive experience in their field. Not only do they teach cooking, but they can also answer your kids’ questions about the culinary world.

CLASSES

6 Lessons Course (Valid for 12 months)
12 Lessons Course (Valid for 24 months)

RATES

6 Lessons: S$555.90
12 Lessons: S$1,046.40
Membership fee: S$144

2. Food Playground

Image: Food Playground

Established

2012

Class Size

4 to 6

Ages

7 to 15 years

Cuisine

Various

Prices

S$270

Location

Chinatown

Address

24A Sago Street
Singapore 059020

Phone

+65 9452 3669

Opening hours

Daily 24 Hours

Website

Food Playground

Food Playground is a cooking school based in Chinatown that provides in-person and online cooking classes.

They also focus on creating a positive impact in the community by offering flexible work opportunities for homemakers and retirees by training them and turning them into qualified culinary instructors. With a focus on cultural cooking, Food Playground caters to all aspiring cooks, including the little ones.

Highlights

Practical hands-on learning in a small class: At Food Playground, instructors provide hands-on training to kids in groups ranging from four to six.
Boot camp-style two-day workshops for kids and teens: Workshops are designed to be short but intensive and last half a day from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for two days. These boot camp courses are routinely offered during summer vacations and other holidays when kids don’t have school.
Variety of cooking skills and techniques: The menu for the two-day course is designed to incorporate various essential cooking skills for kids. From fixing a salad to baking, kids can explore different recipes that teach them cooking and baking skills they can use in their daily lives.
Certificate of achievement on completion: All participants are awarded a certificate of achievement at the end of the workshop.

CLASSES

Junior Culinary Boot Camp

Ages 7-10 years
Two Days (Half Day Each)

Teen Culinary Boot Camp

Ages 11-15 years
Two Days (Half Day Each)

RATES: S$270 per pax (Discount on booking two or more participants)

NOTES:

All ingredients are Halal-certified
All equipment is Halal-compliant
Allergies can be accommodated (inform in advance)

3. Tomato cooking school

Image: Tomato cooking school

Class Size

Varies

Ages

5 to 14 years

Cuisine

• French
• Italian
• Russian
• Indian
• and more

Prices

S$400+

Location

• River Valley
• Bukit Timah
• Joo Chiat
• Thomson

Address

278 River Valley Road
Singapore 238319

Phone

+65 3125 1946

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 08:30 - 16:30

Website

Tomato cooking school

Tomato Cooking School is all about kids' cooking camps, offered several times a year in various locations throughout Singapore. Run by experienced chefs, this cooking camp is just for children. Their goal is to make cooking fun for them.

Highlights

Seasoned chef-designed menu: The head chef behind the menus taught at Tomato Cooking School is Domenik, a graduate of Nanyang Polytechnic and a trainee at the esteemed Cordon Blue in Paris. So, the menu incorporates modern cooking techniques on par with children’s capabilities.
Kids cooking parties for birthdays and holidays: Besides cooking camps, they also offer kids cooking parties where all kids can come together and take a cooking class with their instructor. Designed for kids five and above, it’s a three-hour class that explores cuisines worldwide. You can choose from different menus (France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Japan, India, and more). It’s an opportunity for friends to take a class together and enjoy cooking.
Designated cooking stations with all the equipment provided: The school provides all the equipment, and each participant has their own station. In addition, the instructors are always present to provide guidance and answer questions.

CLASSES

Seasonal Camps (Summer, Autumn)
Holiday Camps (Easter, Chinese New Year, Christmas)
Ages 6 to 14
Five Day Camps
Two Time Slots (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

RATES

Camp: From S$400 per week
Cooking party: S$80 per participant

4. Hungry Mummies

Image: Hungry Mummies

Established

2014

Class Size

Ages

6 to 14 years

Cuisine

• Singapore
• Thai
• Chinese
• and more

Prices

S$85

Address

58 Telok Blangah Heights
Singapore 100058

Phone

+65 9743 7685

Opening hours

Tue to Sun 10:30 - 18:00

Website

Hungry Mummies

Founded by Penelope in her home, Hungry Mummies is a cooking class offering in Singapore centered around family living. With a focus on easy-to-make family meals, the mission of the tailored classes is to encourage and empower people to cook wholesome meals independently. Kids classes also carry that idea, enabling kids to acquire basic cooking and baking skills.

Highlights

Simple menu choices: Penelope, who serves as the head instructor, has created a diverse range of menus that are, at their core, based on simple and basic cooking skills. From traditional family-style Singaporean dishes to hawker-inspired dishes, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Group and private classes for kids: Classes for kids are usually offered during holidays with a maximum group capacity of six. This ensures that instruction is clear and helpful. Private, one-on-one classes can also be scheduled.
Cooking classes for teens: The cooking classes offered for teens can also fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) requirement. Not only do teens learn culinary skills, but they can also use them to satisfy their curriculum requirements in secondary school.

CLASSES

Kids Cooking Class (Group and Private)
Teens Cooking Class

RATES: From S$85 (Two-hour class)

5. Little Cookhouse

Image: Little Cookhouse

Class Size

Ages

3 to 12 years

Cuisine

Baking

Prices

S$89

Location

Queenstown

Address

87 Dawson Road
Singapore 141087

Phone

+65 8128 0129

Opening hours

Sat & Sun 10:30 - 17:00

Website

Little Cookhouse

Little Cookhouse is a Montessori-based kid's baking studio that regularly provides classes for young children. Based in a home studio, it offers several baking courses for kids of different ages. The classes are designed to teach baking basics and encourage kids to learn more about cooking.

Highlights

Options of group, private, and at-home instruction: Little Cookhouse conducts group classes throughout the year with up to six pupils. Private classes can also be scheduled with a minimum of three participants. Besides these classes at their home studio, they also offer kits that kids can use at home to have fun baking.
Baking-focused classes: As a baking studio, they only offer baking classes. From cookies to cupcakes, children can learn to make many different things. However, each class focuses on one dish or technique only.
Birthday parties for kids to try baking: Little Cookhouse also offers baking birthday party classes for up to 10 kids and more. Kids get their own baking kit, and instructors teach them to make chocolate chip cookies, fondant cupcakes, or burger cupcakes.

CLASSES