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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.

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  • Summer Camp 2025 Let's Go To Disney! Week 2

    • Monday, July 07, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Stuio
    • 0
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  • Young and Hungry Society Culture Cuisine

    • Thursday, July 10, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
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  • Disney Cuisine

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
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    Moana


    Grilled chicken skewers with pineapple relish served with Stir fry noodles

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  • Summer Camp 2025 International Cuisine Week 3

    • Monday, July 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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  • Young and Hungry Society Bake it Easy

    • Thursday, July 17, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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     Bake It Easy – Beginner Baking Basics

    In this fun and hands-on baking class designed for youth and young adults, participants will learn the foundational skills needed to become confident bakers. From measuring ingredients and understanding baking tools to mastering simple recipes, students will create delicious baked goods like cookies, muffins, and cupcakes while learning essential kitchen safety and techniques.

    This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore the joy of baking in a relaxed, supportive environment. Participants will leave with new skills, tasty treats, and the confidence to recreate what they learned at home. All ingredients and materials provided—just bring your creativity and sweet tooth!


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  • Bake it till you make it!!

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • 10
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     Chefs Around the World – International Cuisine Cooking Class

    Pack your passports and bring your appetites! In this exciting, hands-on cooking class, kids will explore flavors from around the globe as they learn to make fun and tasty international dishes. Each session highlights a different country, introducing young chefs to world cultures through food, storytelling, and simple cooking techniques.

    From making Italian mini pizzas to rolling Japanese sushi bites or stirring up Mexican street corn salad, kids will gain confidence in the kitchen while learning about ingredients, spices, and traditions from different parts of the world. This class is designed to spark curiosity, build basic cooking skills, and celebrate global diversity—one bite at a time!


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  • Summer camp 2025 Baking Week 4

    • Monday, July 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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  • Next Gen Chef Baking Camp

    • Monday, July 21, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Friday, July 25, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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    Join us for a fun-filled Teen Baking Camp where young bakers (ages 13-18) can develop their skills, explore new recipes, and express their creativity in the kitchen! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this hands-on camp offers exciting lessons in cake decorating, pastry making, bread baking, and more.

    ‍ What to Expect:
    ✅ Learn essential baking techniques from expert instructors
    ✅ Experiment with delicious recipes, from cookies to artisan bread
    ✅ Master the art of cake decorating and pastry design
    ✅ Work in teams to create show-stopping desserts
    ✅ Take home tasty treats and new skills to impress family & friends

    This camp is perfect for teens who love to bake, want to improve their skills, and have fun in a friendly, creative environment. Sign up today and get ready to whisk, mix, and bake your way to sweet success!


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  • Summer Camp 2025 Harry Potter Week 5

    • Monday, July 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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  • Harry potter

    • Saturday, August 02, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
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    Step into the magical world of Hogwarts with our Harry Potter-Inspired Cooking Class for Kids! Young witches and wizards will don their aprons and explore the enchanting flavors of the wizarding world through hands-on cooking and magical fun.

    In this spellbinding class, students will whip up treats straight from the pages of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series—like buttery Hogsmeade Butterbeer Cupcakes, golden Pumpkin Pasties, and whimsical Cauldron Cakes. They'll learn basic kitchen skills, food safety, and measuring—all while practicing their “spells” and potion-mixing (a.k.a. baking and blending) in a fun, interactive environment.

    Costumes and wizard hats are encouraged, and each student will leave with magical memories, recipes to try at home, and a certificate from “Now You’re Cooking School of Culinary Sorcery.”

    Perfect for ages 6–12. No prior magic (or cooking) experience required! ⚡


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  • Summer Camp 2025 Fair Food Week 6

    • Monday, August 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 08, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
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  • Flavors of the Fair

    • Saturday, August 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 9
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    Step right up and bring the fun of the fair to your kitchen! In this playful and delicious cooking class, we’ll explore all the tasty treats you’d find at a state or county fair—think crispy, golden, over-the-top comfort foods with a nostalgic twist. From savory favorites like hand-battered corn dogs and loaded funnel cake fries to sweet showstoppers like deep-fried Oreos and classic lemonade shake-ups, this class is all about bold flavors and big smiles.

    Perfect for kids, teens, families, or anyone young at heart, “Flavors of the Fair” is a hands-on culinary experience that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Come hungry, leave happy—and maybe a little sticky with powdered sugar!


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  • Summer Camp 2025 Food Truck Rodeo Week 7

    • Monday, August 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friday, August 15, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
    • 0
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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

757-401-4400
nowurcookinginfo@gmail.com


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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