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January
January 2026 CGCC
Only a few left!
YMCA pick up from CGE is available.
Join our weekly classes for kitchen skills that build one upon the other. Our curriculum is a three year curriculum that rotates through essential kitchen learning. We include math, science, reading and more to not only build confidence in the kitchen, but life skills as a part of our
learning process for students to try everything we make (with the exception of allergies) This helps build a well rounded pallet and helps kids expand the variety of foods.
Preschool:
join our small class size of no more than 6 kids for a hands on learning activity that includes singing and counting in Spanish as well as hands on food experience to build pallets and focus on hand strength and manipulation.
We follow directions and listen to the Chef as well as read stories and take turns.
It is a well rounded learning and growing activity!
Our recipes are based off of books we read in class and are posted each Thursday outside our class.
Kids who are capable of being away from parents (This is not a parents & me class) and have an attention span for a 10 page book.
A starter kit is required for all new students. It is a one time purchase. (Scroll to the bottom of our class selection to purchase the starter kit.)
Each student must have all three waivers completed and returned by email previous to the first day of class.
Please leave your students name, age and any food concerns in the "Note Box" at check out.
FEBRUARY |
February Weekly Classes
Only a few left!
All school age classes : This month we are kicking off the year right by learning a few things about nutrients and some unique ways to try some typical vegetables. Join our weekly classes for kitchen skills that build one upon the other. Our curriculum is a three year curriculum that rotates through essential kitchen learning. We include math, science, reading and more to not only build confidence in the kitchen, but life skills.
It is a part of our learning process for students to try everything we make (with the exception of allergies) This helps build a well rounded pallet and helps kids expand the variety of foods.
Preschool:
join our small class size of no more than 6 kids for a hands on learning activity that includes singing and counting in Spanish as well as hands on food experience to build pallets and focus on hand strength and manipulation.
We follow directions and listen to the Chef as well as read stories and take turns.
It is a well rounded learning and growing activity!
Kids who are capable of being away from parents (This is not a parents & me class) and have an attention span for a 10 page book. Our recipes are based off of books we read in class and are posted each Thursday outside our class.
A starter kit is required for all new students. It is a one time purchase. (Scroll to the bottom of our class selection to purchase the starter kit.)
Each student must have all three waivers completed and returned by email previous to the first day of class.
Please leave your students name, age and any food concerns in the "Note Box" at check out.
MARCH
March 2026 weekly classes Chatham Grove Comunity Center Thursdays
Only a few left!
This is the second instalment of our baking basics. While these are fun treats, we are learning a lot of baking science and precise measuring methods!
Join our weekly classes for kitchen skills that build one upon the other. Our curriculum is a three year curriculum that rotates through essential kitchen learning. We include math, science, reading and more to not only build confidence in the kitchen, but life skills as a part of our
learning process for students to try everything we make (with the exception of allergies) This helps build a well rounded pallet and helps kids expand the variety of foods.
Preschool:
join our small class size of no more than 6 kids for a hands on learning activity that includes singing and counting in Spanish as well as hands on food experience to build pallets and focus on hand strength and manipulation.
We follow directions and listen to the Chef as well as read stories and take turns.
It is a well rounded learning and growing activity!
Our recipes are based off of books we read in class and are posted each Thursday outside our class.
Kids who are capable of being away from parents (This is not a parents & me class) and have an attention span for a 10 page book.
Bring your chef notebook, uniform apron, water bottle and come with long hair tied back and close toed shoes! More information on the "Parent Info" tab
A starter kit is required for all new students. It is a one time purchase. (Scroll to the bottom of our class selection to purchase the starter kit.)
Each student must have all three waivers completed and returned by email previous to the first day of class.
APRIL
Starter Kits, Backpacks & Flex Pass
Starter Kit Pre-School
Pre-school cooking class uniform - required for class
One time purchase for all current and future classes
Your Apron will be ready for you to pick up and wear
on your first day at class!
Starter Kit regular (notebook & apron)
Required Apron and notebook set for weekly classes
Must be carried home and brought back each week for class.
Your starter kit apron and notebook will be ready for you to
pick up and use on your first day of class.
January 2025- All new workbooks for students at a lower price.
If you have already purchased a starter kit and received one of the old style, you will get the new book for free starting in January.
Flex pass regular
Buy one month of cci classes, and spread it out over two months!
Use it on any 4 regular weekly class that you choose over an 8 week period.
You can also use it for one 60 min session of camp or a clinic (max 2) if available .
Just let Chef Arlena know how you plan on spreading it out and your spot will be secured! (checking first is a great idea to be sure spaces are available )
A starter kit apron and notebook is required to use with the flex pass.
Any other variations of use for the flex pass must be organised with Chef Arlena ahead of time.
-See you in the kitchen!
"Chef in Training" Class bag
A great solution for always having your apron and notebook together and ready for class. This bag easily holds the class items and more! It is washable to help with the sometimes "messy" kitchen environment, as well as has a name band to be sure you keep your stuff together.
Your Jr. Chef will be proud to carry this and tell the world they are learning to cook!
Leave message in "note" box at check out about when you'd like to pick up this item from Chef Arlena.
Gift Certificate
Choose a gift certificate amount and let the jr chef in your life decide on a class, clinic or camp. They can even choose a backpack, book, or apron!
Be sure to use the "note" box at the end of your check out to note how you would like the certificate delivered.
You can choose A) pick-up B) USPS mail C) digitally delivered by email
You can also request additional information to be put on the certificate.
Example: "From Nana and Grandad" or "Happy Birthday Joe" "Have fun cooking, we are so proud of you"
Gift Certificates are sold in $25 increments. Check out our classes and choose the right number of $25 certificates to fit your gift.
Books by Chef Arlena
Only a few left!
Chef Arlena has 11 published books and enjoys doing school presentations.
You can buy her books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble .com and here on this website!
Options are listed below, please specify in the check out "Note Box" if you'd like to pick up at Chatham Grove Community Center or 88 West Pittsboro.
Also note if you would like the book signed and with any specific information.
More Options:
Advanced Class - "Black Apron Club"- BY INVITATION ONLY
Sold out
The Black Apron Club is an exclusive program designed for students who have attended at least one month of regular CCI classes. Under the guidance of Chef Arlena, this course selects students who demonstrate a strong understanding of cooking vocabulary, possess advanced skills beyond their age group, and are ready to tackle more precise, efficient, and complex kitchen techniques.
Unlike regular classes, the Black Apron Club is held at a different location and has limited enrollment. Each session lasts 90 minutes and can require a 8 week commitment as well as students need to purchase a black apron and a new notebook.
Invitations to join this advanced class are extended by Chef Arlena based on individual assessments, and spots are only made available upon acceptance of these invitations. As such, the class will always appear to have no availability.
Interested students or parents should contact Chef Arlena directly for further inquiries or information.
Contribution to scholarship for students
We frequently receive inquiries about how individuals can support our initiative to enhance food knowledge for future generations. We are always grateful for donations of cooking tools and equipment that benefit all our students. However, many have asked how we can offer classes to students who may not have the financial means to participate.
We truly appreciate this generosity and have been working on a solution. For every $40 donation, we will match it, enabling us to provide a full month of classes for a student who otherwise would not be able to attend.
If you would like to contribute towards a school event for elementary schools lacking the budget for a visiting chef or author, please indicate this in the "comment box" at checkout.
Quarter donations are also welcome and will remain in the account until another contribution is made. These combined donations will then be matched by Chef Arlena to fund one month of classes for a selected student.
Please note that summer camp donations are higher as they cover an entire week of cooking, food, crafts, and activities.
Once again, it is our utmost pleasure to match your donations and provide opportunities for community contribution.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please request an application at [email protected].
Private Lesson
Chef Arlena is happy to create a custom class for your jr. chef with just the skills, or recipe they would like to learn.
$65.00 per hour long lesson, for 1 or 2 students only.
Contact Chef Arlena to schedule a lesson before paying.
If you do not have a specific lesson we recommend our "Write My Own Cookbook" as a lesson guide.
If you are a new student you will need the starter kit and please leave the scheduled class information, students name and age, as well as any food concerns in the note box at check out.