stirring up smiles
in every child
LEARN AND HAVE FUN
More Than Just a Cooking Class
A memorable experience that goes beyond just cooking.
At Taste Budds Cooking School, we’ve been bringing hands-on cooking experiences to children across the GTA for over a decade and we’re excited to now be heading into our second decade of inspiring young chefs. Through our lunchtime and after-school programs, in-school workshops, birthday parties, and private classes, we create a space where kids can explore food, build confidence, and have fun.
Our classes go far beyond following a recipe. Children develop important life skills like time management, teamwork, kitchen safety, and problem-solving; all while discovering new flavours and learning the joy of making food from scratch. Most importantly, we strive to create an environment where every child feels proud of what they’ve made and excited to keep cooking.
the Taste Budds approach
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Life Skills That Last
Through each class, children develop valuable life skills such as time management, teamwork, kitchen safety, and confidence. We naturally incorporate math and problem-solving along the way, helping kids grow both in and out of the kitchen.
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Hands-On Learning
Kids learn best by doing. In every class, children actively measure, mix, chop, and create their own dishes from start to finish, building independence and confidence in the kitchen.
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Fun Every Step of the Way
Above all, our classes are fun. We create a positive, supportive environment where kids can be creative, try new things, and feel proud of what they’ve made, making every class an experience they look forward to.
what we offer
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what we offer ٭
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Birthday Parties
Looking for a fun, interactive birthday party experience?
We bring the food—you bring the smiles! Our birthday parties are hands-on, high-energy, and designed to keep kids engaged from start to finish.
Choose from one of our party packages, and we’ll work with you to create a custom experience tailored to your child’s interests. Chef Marnee will help bring your ideas to life, and we love when children add their own input too after all, it’s their special day!
The result is a memorable celebration where kids get to cook, create, and celebrate with their friends in a fun and supportive environment.
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Private Lessons
Interested in cooking and baking, but don’t know where to start?
Let us guide you!
Our private lessons take place in the comfort of your own home, using your kitchen and equipment so children feel relaxed and confident in their own space. We bring all the ingredients and supplies needed for each session.
Lessons are fully customizable based on your child’s interests, so they can choose what they’d like to make. Sessions can be booked for 1–6 children and are available as 4, 6, or 8-week programs, depending on your goals and schedule.
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In-School Classroom Lessons
Our cooking school offers engaging, hands-on cooking programs for students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our popular lunchtime and after-school classes are designed for Grades 1–6, with additional workshops available for both younger and older students.
Each program runs for 8 weeks, and each week students create a new recipe while learning a different cooking skill. The classes are interactive, fun, and educational, giving students the opportunity to build confidence, independence, and practical kitchen skills in a supportive environment.
At the end of the program, each student receives a recipe book featuring all the dishes they created throughout the session something they can proudly take home and continue cooking from.
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Hey, I’m Marnee Birnbaum-Pearl
It’s never too late or too early to start your cooking journey!
I am the founder and Owner of Taste Budds Cooking School. I have spent my whole life with a love of cooking and educating children and have been teaching since I was 15. After graduating from The University of Western Ontario in 2009 with a degree in Sociology, I found myself stuck in the same position as many newly graduated students – “I don’t know what I want to do with my life.”…..
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We’re always interested and open to new thoughts and ideas. Please reach out to us and we’d be happy to discuss any ideas you may have. Thanks!