What’s cookin’?
Some of the best conversations happen around food, and we know some great learning comes from food and cooking, too. Pull up a seat, roll up your sleeves and join us as we cook up the science, history, culture and community of food.
Discover the chemical reactions that change flavor and textures, explore foods that reveal cultural histories, tell your own stories of family recipes and hone your tactile motor skills to make it all possible. The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio features ovens, induction burners and multiple food stations stocked with all the equipment and tools to turn recipes into experiments and microwave misfits into culinary scientists.
Pricing
Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club (Ages 7 to 14)
Members: $35; Non-Members: $45
Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together (Ages 7 to 18)
Price includes admission for one child and one parent or caregiver (parent or caregiver must be 18+).
Members: $110; Non-Members: $125
The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes (Ages 18+)
Members: $120; Non-Members: $130
Pop-up, Drop-in
Members: FREE; Non-Members: FREE
Registration
If the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
Please note: sales of each program will end at noon the day prior to the program's start date.
Members
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Upcoming Programs
(V) Vegetarian or can be made vegetarian
Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club (Ages 7 to 14)
Have you ever wondered why bread rises or cheese melts? Explore the science and connections behind food, from the first chop to the last bite.
Please note: if the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
SOLD OUT: Colorful Masa Taco Art (V)
November 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Unleash your inner artist in this vibrant, hands-on class where food becomes your canvas! Young chefs will use naturally colored masa to press and shape custom tortillas, turning them into edible works of art. After creating their colorful taco masterpieces, we’ll make homemade guacamole, refried beans, and traditional salsa from scratch. This class is a fun and flavorful way to explore creativity, culture, science, and cooking in one delicious bite!
Allergens: Dairy
Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together (Ages 7 to 14)
Come cook with us! Hone your skills as we focus on kitchen tools and techniques, and slice, sauté and sear our way through tasty recipes.
Please note: if the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
SOLD OUT: Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, and Crunchy Pecans (V)
October 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate fall in this hands-on class where you’ll make pumpkin-filled ravioli from scratch. We’ll craft fresh pasta dough, prepare a cheesy pumpkin filling, and finish with a fragrant sage brown butter sauce and toasted pecans. Learn essential pasta-making techniques while bringing the cozy flavors of the season to your table.
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Flour, Tree Nuts
SOLD OUT: Applepalooza: Tarte Tatin and Apple Scrap Juice (V)
November 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a seasonal apple harvest celebration in this baking class, where we’ll learn how to make a beautiful apple Tarte Tatin, an upside-down caramelized apple tart with a golden, flaky crust. While our tarts bake, we’ll turn leftover apple peels and cores into a refreshing apple scrap juice, teaching simple ways to reduce food waste in the kitchen. Along the way, you’ll practice key culinary skills like caramelizing fruit, working with pastry dough, and using every part of an ingredient.
Allergens: Dairy, Flour
*Please note: This class will include a 45–60 minute break while our tartes bake, giving you time to explore the museum. Admission to museums is not included with the purchase of class.
SOLD OUT: Crispy Focaccia & Hearty Tomato Soup (V)
November 22, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Warm up this November with a cooking class that celebrates comfort food at its best. You’ll learn how to make fluffy, golden focaccia from scratch paired with a rich and flavorful tomato soup. Along the way, we’ll cover essential techniques like working with yeast dough, proper knife skills for soup prep, and tips for balancing and developing flavors. It’s the perfect class to kick off cozy season!
Allergens: Flour, Dairy
The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes (Ages 18+)
Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned home cook, our hands-on classes invite you to chop, sauté, and savor your way through an unforgettable culinary experience. Explore essential techniques, global flavors and creative twists on classic dishes. Come for the skills, stay for the delicious results.
Check back soon for upcoming programs!
Pop-up, Drop-in
Stop by the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio and sample some bite-sized science. Please note: this is not a full class and guests will not be cooking; just sampling what we are serving up!
Spooky Science Sips (V)
October 31, 2025 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Creep into the studio and check out the spooky science going on! Butterfly Pea Tea will change colors in front of your eyes when you add the final ingredient to your potion. Sip on this color changing drink as you learn about pH and its effect on your food’s appearance.
Allergens: None
Food as Medicine Series, Powered by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC
Cost: Members – $120, Non-Members – $130; Parking included.
Check back soon for upcoming programs!
More Information
Parking
Parking is not included in the class purchase price unless you are a member.
Attire
For guests with long hair, please bring a hair tie to wear while cooking.
Drinks
Drinks are not provided, feel free to bring a water bottle.
Common Food Allergens
The following nine common food allergens will be listed if included in the program: Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Recipe Modifications
We cannot accommodate recipe modifications based on allergens at this time. Please enroll in classes that do not include things you or your child are allergic to. A (V) icon will be included if the recipe is vegetarian or can be made vegetarian.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee will apply after purchase up until 15 days prior to the program. For cancellations after 14 days, no refund will be issued. To cancel, please call (513) 287-7001. A refund will be issued to the same credit card used to register for the program. Please have the card in hand when calling to cancel.
Cancellation Fees:
- Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club = $20 cancellation fee
- Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together = $60 cancellation fee
- The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes = $60 cancellation fee
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