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What's Coming Up on the Now You're Cooking Calendar?

Explore our studio calendar and find upcoming events, virtual and in studio cooking

classes, pop up restaurants and food truck visits. There's something for everyone!

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PRESERVE FAMILY. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY. PROMOTE HEALTH.

"CHILDREN DRIVE WHAT IS EATEN IN THE HOME."

WE BELIEVE IN...

  • Introducing young learners to the joys of cooking
  • Bringing the family back together around the kitchen table
  • Mentoring and training up-and-coming young culinary talent
  • Providing a safe place for all ages to explore opportunity in the kitchen

IT IS OUR MISSION TO...

  • Walk alongside your young chef as together, we build a lifelong love of the culinary arts.



GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN STUDIO

May be used for all cooking classes, virtual instruction, online purchases and private events.

INTERESTED IN BOOKING A PRIVATE PARTY? 

Please visit our Private Events page to explore private individual and group in-person and virtual culinary events. Have a birthday chef to celebrate? Check our Birthday Parties calendar for available party dates for children ages 3 - 12 years.

Join Us at an upcoming class

    • Wednesday, January 10, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 29, 2024
    • 49 sessions
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio


    • Saturday, March 30, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Kinderchefs Easter Treats
    Register


    • Saturday, March 30, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register


    • Saturday, March 30, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, April 05, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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    Hands on cooking camp

    Ages 7-12

    Students will prepare 4 recipes each day.

    • Saturday, April 06, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register


    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Kinderchef Cooking class for Ages 3-6 years old.

    Hands on cooking class

    Chef instructor guided class


    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Jr. Chef  Spring Tea Party Ages 7-12 years old

    Hands on cooking class

    Chef instructor guided class

    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio

    Teens Spring Tea Party ages 13 and up

    Hands on cooking class


    • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Join us for an open kitchen experience. All ages are welcomed.

    Build your own kitchen garden

    We will provide the container, soil and plants

    Herb container garden to enjoy in your home kitchen.

    • Saturday, May 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Boots & BBQ

    Join us for BBQ fun!

    Learn to make basic sauces and rubs. Taste test delicious side dishes Games and crafts 

    BBQ fun with our favorite pit master.

    • Saturday, May 18, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Kinderchef Ages 3-6 years old

    It's strawberry season!

    Make strawberry jam with us!!

    Each attendee will make strawberry jam and will take home 1 jar of their own jam.

    • Saturday, May 18, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Jr. Chef ages 7-12

    It's strawberry season!

    Let's make fresh strawberry jam

    Each attendee make their own strawberry jam and take a jar to share.

    • Saturday, May 18, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    Teens ages 13 and up

    Each attendee will make fresh strawberry jam and take a jar home to share.

    • Saturday, May 18, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Saturday, May 25, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register

    Kinderchef Ages 3-6 years old

    Students will make their own sweet biscuit style shortcake.

    Fresh local strawberries will be a part of their delicious filling.

    Make and take

    • Saturday, May 25, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, May 25, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Sunday, May 26, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    Summer Desserts

    Strawberry shortcake

    Peach Cobbler

    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 20
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    Join us for our very first spice blends class with Spice Ship Organics.

    During the class each person will make their own 4 oz spice blends. All purpose seasoning, Chicken Montreal, BBQ Rub.

    Recipe cards will be given to each attendee.

    • Saturday, June 08, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 08, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 08, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
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    • Sunday, June 09, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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    • Saturday, June 15, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    Register
    • Monday, June 24, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, June 28, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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    Back 2 Basics

    Hands on cooking and baking

    Learn basic knife skills and safety

    Learn the basics of sauce making, spice rubs and marinades.

    • Monday, July 01, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 05, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 6
    Register

    Beach Bash
    Learn to prepare the perfect beach picnic
    Learn the basics of cooking on the grill
    Salad making, dressings and marinades
    Summer sweet treats
    Hands on cooking
    • Monday, July 08, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 12, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 9
    Register

    Garden 2 Table
    Learn to create a small kitchen garden.
    Learn to use all of the ingredients, herbs, spices and veggies of the kitchen garden.
    • Monday, July 08, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Friday, July 12, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    Register


    • Monday, July 15, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 19, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 9
    Register

    On The Range
    Learn the basics of all cooking techniques
    Gain kitchen confidence.
    Learn to properly read recipes and prepare tasty dishes for friends and family.
    • Monday, July 22, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, July 26, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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    Baking Basics

    Learn the basic skills of baking

    Proper measuring, scaling ingredients.

    Cookies, cakes, pies and more

    • Monday, July 29, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 02, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 8
    Register

    On The Farm
    Learn the basics of the farm to table lifestyle.
    Meet the farmers that make it happen.
    Learn recipes that will incorporate fresh grown vegetables and farm raised meats.
    • Monday, August 05, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 09, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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    Food Fight

    This will be a week of creativity, plate presentations and competition.

    Fun! Fun! Fun!

    Taste tests and creativity

    • Monday, August 12, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 16, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 6
    Register

    • Monday, August 19, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 23, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 3
    Register

    Baking 2.0
    Intermediate baking week
    Build on basic baking skills
    Increase bread making a baking skills
    Cake decorating
    Beginning pastry making


COVID-19 PROTOCOL

SAFETY FIRST AND

ALWAYS.

Our classes and events are held in a safe and sanitary facility. We strictly adhere to all regulations. Masks are required by both participants and waiting parents while inside the studio. If a scheduled event is canceled due to COVID-19, you will receive a credit for your purchase.

Culinary Training and
Certifications

Inquire directly about upcoming ServSafe certification dates

and training options for culinary staff.


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Kitchen Rentals and

Food Truck Vendors
Competitive kitchen rental rates for young entrepreneurs,

caterers and pop up restaurants and food truck vendors.


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SAY HELLO TO NYC FOUNDERS,

CHEF DEDRA BLOUNT AND 

MISS DEBRA BRABSON


Chef Dedra Blount and her identical twin sister, Debra Brabson, opened Now You’re Cooking Culinary Studio to share their passion for healthy meals through education, exploration and invitation to the culinary arts. They firmly believe food heals, both internally and externally, gathering the family in the kitchen and around the table to learn and grow together. 

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Location & Hours


10:00am to 8:00pm

10:00am to 8:00pm

 Middle School (6:00pm)

9:00am to 5:00pm

 Homeschool (10:00am)

 Adult Classes (6:00pm)

By Appointment

Young & Hungry (6:00pm)

10:00am to 8:00pm

10:00am to 8:00pm

 Kinderchef (10:00am + 1:30pm)

Junior Chef (10:00am + 1:30pm)

Special Events Only


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All purchases, particularly those for classes, workshops and live events, are

non-refundable and non-transferrable.

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