Junior Chef Camp (Ages 10 to 15)

2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

This summer, give your young chef the opportunity to cook in a real professional kitchen. At Hot Stove Society, the cooking school founded by award‑winning Seattle chef Tom Douglas, campers learn directly from experienced chef instructors who bring professional techniques to life in a fun, approachable, and safe environment for young cooks.

Campers will gain hands‑on experience with essential culinary techniques including knife skills, flavor building, kitchen organization, and classic cooking methods.

Throughout the week, young chefs will explore global cuisines while preparing a variety of savory dishes and sweet treats from scratch. Campers may learn to fold Chinese dumplings, shape handmade pasta and cook classic Italian dishes, and prepare Latin American favorites like fresh tortillas and pupusas. They’ll also explore Asian flavors by creating Korean bibimbap and learning the fundamentals of sushi rolling. Baking sessions will introduce campers to delicious baked goods and desserts.

Along the way, students build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while discovering the excitement of making food from scratch. By the end of the camp, young chefs will leave with new skills, new flavors they love, and the inspiration to keep cooking at home.

This event is from Monday 7/20/2026 through Thursday 7/23/2026, 9 am to 1pm daily.

Day 1: ASIAN DAY: Chinese Street Food - Monday 7/20/26

• Hand Pulled Noodles with Sesame Sauce
• Pork & Cabbage Potstickers
• Sweet & Sour Chicken
• Vanilla & Mango Roulade Cake

Day 2:  EUROPEAN DAY: Italian Classics - Tuesday 7/21/26

• Pasta from scratch – Pappardelle and Casarecce
• Pork, Beef and Provolone Meatballs Braised with Marinara
• Garlic Bread
• Caesar Salad              
• Summer Fruit Frangipane Crostadas

Day 3: LATIN AMERICA DAY: Mexican Favorites - Wednesday 7/22/26

• Tortilla & Pupusa from scratch
• Refried black beans & Oaxaca Cheese
• Chicken Tinga Street Tacos
• Guacamole & Molcajete Salsa
• Tres Leches Cake or Flan

Day 4: IN THE BAKERY: Baking Fundamentals - Thursday 7/23/26

• Pizza - Dough making, forming and baking pizzas
• Ham & Cheesy Biscuits
• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Vanilla Cupcake & Buttercream (Cupcake Decorating)

If you have any dietary restrictions, please reach out to us at hotstove@tomdouglas.com before booking your ticket to make sure we can accommodate them.

Drop‑Off and Pick‑Up Policy

Parents and guardians may pull their car up to the entrance of Hotel Andra for drop‑off and pick‑up. A Hot Stove Ambassador will be stationed at the entrance to escort campers safely into the building and to the cooking classroom. At the end of the day, campers will be escorted back to the entrance where parents or guardians can pick them up.

Dress Code

For safety reasons, campers must follow the kitchen dress code:
• Long hair must be pulled back.
• No open‑toed shoes.
• No short shorts or skirts.

Because campers will be working with hot oils, hot surfaces, and sharp knives, these safety requirements must be followed at all times.

Safety and Liability

Cooking involves the use of sharp tools, hot surfaces, and other kitchen equipment. While chef instructors will provide safety instruction and supervision throughout the camp, participation involves inherent risks. By enrolling their child in the camp, parents or guardians acknowledge these risks and agree that Hot Stove Society, its instructors, and the facility are not responsible for injuries that may occur during normal camp activities.

Policies: 

Ticket price is per 1 person. 

Refund policy: Once a ticket is purchased it is non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. The ownership, however, is yours and you may send someone else in your stead.

Please let us know about any allergens or dietary restrictions ahead of time to best accommodate you.

If you have a question about this class, please email us at hotstove@tomdouglas.com

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!