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!
