Kids in the Kitchen
Building Confidence through Cooking, Connecting and Creating.
Would you like to have Kids in the Kitchen as part of your after school program?
Let’s have a conversation.
Our Mission
“At Kids in the Kitchen, our mission is to inspire and empower children to build confidence, creativity, and life skills through the joy of cooking. We are committed to creating fun, hands-on learning experiences that foster teamwork, independence, and a lifelong love of food and exploration. By blending education with play, we aim to spark curiosity, nurture culinary talents, and bring families and communities together, one delicious recipe at a time.”
If you’d like to offer the KITK program to your school, please contact us for more information.
Meet our team
We offer background checks and our teachers are Virtus trained and certified through the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Cathy McCarthy
Owner & Creator
Mother of four with two grandchildren, Cathy McCarthy created the Kids in the Kitchen program in 2012 where it started as “Nutri-Kids.”
Cathy is a certified Health Practitioner and has been been featured on News 12 CT and Hey Stamford.
Stephanie Bernheimer
KITK Teacher
Mother of two, Stephanie (Mrs. B) has her Masters degree in Education and is a full-time teacher with the KITK program. The kids love her energy and creative style. She’s also great at homework help during baking time!
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The Kids in the Kitchen After-School Program
How do I enroll my child in the program?
Start by contacting your school administration to see if they have interest in our cooking program. If yes, please fill out one of our contact forms and we’ll reach out with more information.
What if the school doesn’t have a kitchen?
No problem! We can supply our own ovens to accommodate your school. We do request to have a sink so we can keep our area clean and neat.
Who pays for the program?
We work directly with the school for payment. It would be up to them to decide if it’s a school offered and paid program or if the parents pay.
What does a typical session include?
Check out our class structure here:
What if my child has allergies?
Although we don’t use any nut products in our recipes, we are not a nut or dairy free program.
How many classes are in each session?
We work with each school individually to accommodate their after school schedule.
How many students are in each class?
Our program is usually the most popular at each school we partner with. Our class size is no more than 24 students and not less than 10 (we’ve never had to worry about that!). With no more than 4 teams.