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Parties

Chef Stars’ cooking parties are fun for all ages! Our cooking parties differ from our classes in that they are not academic, they are time for everyone to have fun and be creative in the kitchen. We have parties for guests as young as three, and our parents parties are perfect for the young at heart. The Adult hosting the party is required to be onsite for the entire length of the party with emergency contact information on all attending guests. Parties for 7 and up are drop off style events.

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Party Options

All party menu options are $55.00 per chef with a paid minimum of 10.
All parties include your choice of a chocolate or vanilla cupcake to decorate. Frosting flavors will vary depending on theme chosen.

Roll out the Dough

  • Pizza
  • Seasonal Fruit Smoothie

Ole, it’s a fiesta!

  • Chicken Tacos with Homemade Tortillas & Salsa
  • Mango Smoothie

Jamaican Me Crazy

  • Jamaican Beef Hand Pies
  • Mango Smoothie

Oh So Appe-thai-zing

  • Chicken Pad Thai
  • Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Party Like A Wokstar

  • Kung Pao Chicken over Rice
  • Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Tour De France

  • Chicken & Cheese Crepes
  • Sparkling Soda

Wow, It’s A Luau

  • Chicken Skewers over Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Sweet Home Louisiana

  • Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya with Rice
  • Mango Pineapple Smoothie

I Like The Way You Roll

  • California Roll Sushi
  • Veggie Gyoza

My Big Greek Cooking Party

  • Homemade Pita Bread
  • Chicken Gyros
  • Seasonal Fruit Smoothie

A Little Bit of Blarney

  • Individual Shepherd’s Pie
  • Juice

That’s Amore

  • Handmade Gnocchi with Marinara or Sunflower Seed Pesto
  • Sparkling Italian Soda
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Baking And Other Themed Events

Junior Chef Stars Cook Off

(In JCS Studio Only)

$75 per chef

In this exciting culinary cook off party, your Junior Chef and their friends will face off in our kitchen studio creating dishes for our parent judges to taste, using an array of fresh seasonal ingredients, as well as some mystery thrown in. So, if your chefs can handle the heat, this is the party for them.

Junior Chef Stars Baking Championship

(In JCS Studio Only)

$75 per chef

Has your Junior Baker dreamt of being on a baking championship show? At this party, the birthday chef chooses a theme beforehand, but won’t be announced until the event.
All his or her friends must design a baked item(call for options), recipe given, but not the creative, before time runs out. So, bring your best baking game and let’s see how creative you and your friends are.

Cake Decorating

$65 per chef

Guests will enjoy learning age appropriate cake decorating skills decorating their own 6″ cakes (which will be pre-baked), while learning tips and tricks from our professional chefs! Your junior chef will practice working with fondant, piping bags, and more! Each guest will receive a cake box to bring their creation home to enjoy with the family!

Boy/Girl Scout Cooking Badge

$55 per chef

Is your troop looking for a fun exciting way to earn their cooking badges? Junior Chef Stars offers a cooking class geared towards learning some great new cooking skills and delicious recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do the parties include?

Our parties include all the food items chosen by you and your junior chef prior to theevent, our provided cooking equipment, two chefs, aprons to wear, and a great time!

Decorations are not included, however can be provided for an additional fee. Aprons and chef hats to keep are available to purchase.

How do your parties work and how much do they cost?

Most of our parties run off the same guideline, meaning they all include an entrée, dessert item to either decorate or partially cook and a beverage. For example, Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce, Italian Cream Cupcake to decorate and Italian Soda. We try to allow our Junior Chefs to do as much as possible when it comes to cooking within our allotted period.

Our Baking parties and “Competition Style” parties are a bit different in that one is all dessert based and the other does not require you to choose an actual menu since it is competition style and students can create their own menu.

Our general cooking parties usually range from $55.00 per chef. Baking and Competition style parties are generally $65.00 – $75.00 per chef. These prices rarely vary in cost unless special requests are made outside of what normally is included.

How long do your parties last?

Our parties usually last 1.5 – 2 hours long on average, again, depending on the menu chosen. If your party is hosted at your home, our staff will arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to event start time to allow for set up.

How do you accommodate food allergy requests?

We always do our very best to accommodate all dietary restrictions, whether it be allergy related or for religious or personal choices. We are a 100% nut free facility and never use them for any event or class we host. Should you have a need for special dietary accommodations, please let our staff know at the time of booking so this request can be accommodated.

Where will our party be held? My home or your studio? Is there a difference?

Our Parties can be held at your home OR our studio. The choice is yours. Should you choose to host it at your home we will provide all necessary cooking equipment that would be needed to host your event. Please note that there is a $150.00 traveling fee for all in home parties.

If I host it at my home does your staff clean up the mess, and what would I need to provide?

Yes, our staff will leave your home as clean as we found it. We provide all necessary equipment & food needed for the party, the only thing we may use depending on your menu choice, would be your sink and your oven should it be required.

Should we bring a cake or our own dessert?

This is completely up to you. We do not provide a cake, only the dessert that is included in your package. If you would like to
use the dessert item made to sing Happy Birthday, you are more than welcome do so.

Should we bring our own decorations or do you provide them?

We do not provide decorations for parties although our room is well decorated already. We can provide extra décor at an additional fee if the request is made at the time of booking. When bringing decor, please keep in mind this is a kitchen facility and certain decorations may not be allowed for safety reasons. Should you have any questions about your decor please feel free to reach out to your event coordinator.

My child’s friends have never cooked before, is this ok?

Absolutely! We are a cooking school after all. Before the beginning of each party, our chefs will go over kitchen safety, cleanliness, and staying organized while cooking. It’s a great way to introduce kids into the kitchen.

Is there a price difference if the event is held at our home versus your studio?

Yes. We do charge a traveling fee of $150.00.

Not all kids attending will be around the same age, is that ok?

Yes. We know that sometimes our party host may have a younger or older sibling that would like to participate. Most of the time this is not an issue, however, should our staff feel the child is of an inappropriate age for the event that is happening, we do reserve the right to ask the child not participate for safety reasons.

Do you have a minimum and maximum number of kids you can host?

Yes. Our minimum for ALL events is 10. You are not required to have 10 children attend, however, there is a paid minimum of 10 kids that must be met. Our studio maximum is 20 kids per event. Should you be hosting your event elsewhere and feel like you may be able to hold more than 20 kids, we are usually able to accommodate these requests.

How does the process work once I decide to book?

Pretty simple! We take all necessary information about your event and a credit card to hold it. Once we have this we will email you our “Terms & Conditions and Release of Liability”, this must be signed and returned to us no later than 5 days prior to your event. That’s it.

Are we allowed to bring outside food for snacks or appetizers for parents?

Yes. You may bring extra snacks and appetizers, we do not provide paper products for these items. We will provide additional catering and snack options for your party at an additional fee. For a menu of the food we provide, all made in house by our amazing chefs, please ask your event coordinator.

If I told you I would have a specific number of kids at the time of booking, but a few don’t show up, will I be charged?

We try to give you as much time as possible to confirm how many guests will be attending. One of our staff members will call you 48 hours prior to your event to confirm your final head count. The number we are given at that time is the number of students you will be responsible for paying for.

Book A Party or Event

To book a party or event, call (650)-898-8742 or use the form below.

(Home option is for a $150.00 onetime traveling fee.)
This date and time may or may not be available. We will be in contact with you to best fulfill this request.
Please write any special requests, food likes/dislikes, etc. and anything related to the party or event here.

  • My 11 year old daughter was born to cook and she had the time of her life!
    She learned a lot of cooking skills, made a ton of great food and played games in the process.
    They also gave her a very nice printed booklet with recipes, and made a wonderful YouTube video of the class.
    Lindy, San Mateo
  • I used them last week for my twins (boy/girl) 9th birthday party. It was fantastic!
    The location, decorations, etc. were all top notch.
    They handled all the details from start to finish (set up and clean up too!)
    Carolyn, Redwood City
  • Best summer camp my 8 year old daughter ever had! She's comfortable and confident in the kitchen now,
    either cracking eggs, or rolling cookie dough, or mixing on the side.
    She is always so happy at the end of day talking about what they learned!
    Newaur, Burlingame
  • Our kids are 14 and 12, and enjoy cooking immensely.
    This is a wonderful little school - easy-going and knowledgeable instructors,
    inviting little kitchen, very clean and friendly.
    Lisa, San Jose
  • I love to cook with my daughter.
    She has taught both my husband and her friends how to cook these dishes.
    Her confidence in the kitchen is astounding.
    This is the ONLY camp that she has asked to repeat next year.
    An, Burlingame
  • My 7 year old son has been begging for cooking lessons. He had a blast!
    They made so much food, Dad enjoyed it for dinner and
    he was so impressed that his son had made it all from scratch.
    Sharon, Redwood City

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Marissa

Marissa is a passionate cook and educator, inspiring the next generation to get creative in the kitchen. Her love for cooking runs deep, having been influenced by her grandmother, who owned a catering truck in her youth, and father, who ran a restaurant and bar throughout her childhood. Their dedication to great food and community sparked her culinary journey. Now, she teaches kids how to cook & share the joy and creativity that comes with preparing delicious meals. It’s her main mission to help young chefs build confidence, explore flavors, and develop skills that will last a lifetime. (LOA)

(ServSafe Certified)

Noah

Noah is a real “wrap star” on our packing team, making sure every instructor and student gets exactly the ingredients they need for a successful class. Behind-the-scenes magic keeps everything cooking smoothly!

When Noah’s not on the clock, he is serving up creativity at San Mateo Community College, where he is sautéing his way through an arts degree. In his downtime, you’ll catch him vibing to the smooth grooves of Grant Perez or devouring anime like it’s an all-you-can-watch buffet. Noah’s also a level-up master in video games, always ready to “slice” through the competition!
A certified pizza and ramen connoisseur, Noah knows how to whip up a loco moco that’s so good, it’ll have you saying, “Oh my yolk!”—a family recipe passed down from their dad.

JD

JD is a passionate home cook with a knack for combining creativity in the kitchen with a technical edge. With a background in software engineering and software development, he always loved solving problems and cooking is another way to create solutions that taste amazing!

JD is here to share recipes, tips, and a touch of kitchen science to help our students understand the “why’ behind the “how”. From techniques to creative hacks, his goal is to make cooking approachable, fun, and delicious.

When not experimenting with flavors, he is most likely writing code, geeking out over food tech or sharing meals with family and friends.

(ServSafe Certified)

Kyle

Chef Kyle is a whisk-taker extraordinaire, having graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. With a passion for food that’s always on simmer, he decided to turn up the heat by teaching others who share his zest for cooking. His mission? To help aspiring chefs find their flavor and cook up some magic in the kitchen!
When Chef Kyle isn’t stirring up excitement in class, he’s at home cooking up egg-citing projects with his two adorable sous-chefs—his nieces. His love for baking has risen to new heights, leading him to start his very own sweet business. And when he’s not busy with that, he’s hosting sizzling dinner parties for his friends that are always the toast of the town!
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Sophia Co.

Sophia joined the Junior Chef Stars family in the summer of 2024, and she’s been cooking up success ever since! As an Assistant Chef and a student at the College of San Mateo, she’s mastering both the kitchen and the classroom. When she’s not whipping up delicious dishes, you’ll find her mixing it up at home, trying out new recipes with her family. Outside of the kitchen, Sophia’s always got something on the burner—whether it’s styling hair or spending quality time with her loved ones. She’s serving up creativity in and out of the kitchen!

(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Brian Ca.

Brian Casimiro grew up in Berkeley, California, where he developed a deep appreciation for a wide variety of cultural foods. His food palate expanded over the years as he tried dishes from all around the world, sparking a passion for cooking. Brian learned to cook by watching his mother in the kitchen, helping her prepare meals and perfecting his skills. Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys hiking, often finding peace and inspiration in nature. Spending time with his family and friends is a priority, as he values the connections and memories made.

(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Mikey

Mikey was born in the Philippines, while raised in the Bay Area. From a very young age he developed his love for cooking from his mother and sister. He grew up cooking and eating traditional Filipino food. He has years of experience working in the food industry and worked at Boudin Bakery for 4 years prior to joining Junior Chef Stars. He loves to cook different types of traditional Filipino food and he loves creating brand new flavorful dishes.
(ServSafe, First Aid & CPR Certified)

Brian

Chef Brian is Junior Chef Stars Owner. He attended the California Culinary Academy of San Francisco in 2001 for its famed Le Cordon Bleu’s Hospitality Management program. Brian brings with him many years of sales, business management, marketing experience and of course his culinary expertise.
Brian gained a passion for cooking from being in the kitchen with his Father and Grandfather as a small child. His favorite cooking memory is baking chocolate chip cookies with his mom as a child. Brian currently lives in Pacifica with his partner and his dog. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for cooking with others and spending as much free time as he has in the kitchen with his friends and family.
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Joel

Joel serves as the Business Manager for Junior Chef Stars. He has an extensive knowledge of all things business. Joel graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Joel has worked in the finance industry for over a decade and has now found his place at Junior Chef Stars. He grew up learning to cook all things from his Mother. Joel enjoys spending time with his family learning how to create exciting new dishes and sharing his heritage through the medium of cooking with all of the staff and students here at Junior Chef Stars.
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Abbi

Abbi officially joined Junior Chef Stars three years ago, but her culinary journey with us started seven years ago when she first donned the apron as one of our very first sous chefs in the Leaders in Training program. Since then, she’s traded in her chef’s hat for a teacher’s cap, becoming both a chef instructor and a key member of our product team. Currently, she’s sharpening her skills at Chapman University, pursuing a degree in Education.

Abbi’s passion for cooking was sparked in the kitchen on weekend mornings with her dad. Now, through Junior Chef Stars, she gets to share that passion with the next generation of young chefs while also stirring up a love for teaching.

(ServSafe Certified)

Frankie

As our Paw-sitive Relations Specialist, Frankie is here to ensure that everyone feels like part of the pack. With a keen sense of empathy, a tail that never stops wagging, and a nose for resolving conflicts, Frankie plays an essential role in keeping the workplace harmonious and full of good vibes.

Known for her bark-tacular listening skills, she’s always ready to lend an ear to anyone in need of advice or a quick cuddle. Whether it’s welcoming new team members with a tail-wagging handshake or helping resolve any ruff situations, Frankie is dedicated to maintaining a pawsitive workplace culture.

When she’s not assisting with employee relations or drafting the paw-licies (like no stealing snacks from the breakroom), Frankie enjoys long naps, chasing after her favorite toy, and of course, making sure every team member gets the appropriate number of belly rubs.

(Cuddle Specialist & Snuggly Certified)

Sophia Ca.

Sophia has been stirring up success with Junior Chef Star since 2018, where she started in our aspiring “sous chef” program—her first taste of the culinary world! Now serving as a Lead Instructor, she’s cooking up knowledge while balancing her studies at the University of San Diego, working toward a double Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Communication.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Sophia began her journey as a student with Junior Chef Stars and rose through the ranks to become one of our top instructors. She’s always had a whisk in hand, thanks to her mom, who first ignited her passion for the kitchen. From being the ultimate taste tester to whipping up dishes from every corner of the globe, Sophia’s love for food is baked into everything she does!

(ServSafe Certified) – (LOA)

Finley

As the unofficial “paw-fessional” in the kitchen, Finley is here to “ruff” up the recipe book and bring some tail-wagging enthusiasm to our cooking classes. With a nose for sniffing out the freshest ingredients, Finley ensures that every dish passes the sniff test.Known for his bark-tacular ability to spread joy, Finley adds a pawsitive energy to every class, making sure there are always wags and winks to go around. Whether he’s on the lookout for tasty treats or requesting belly rubs, he’s always in the kitchen ready to lend a paw.

Though Finley’s culinary expertise is still a work in progress, his ultimate goal is to earn the coveted title of “Top Taste Tester” and prove that he’s the top dog when it comes to quality control.

(Fetch Expert & Quality Control Certified)

Samantha

Samantha is one of our fantastic Chefs & joined Junior Chef Stars in 2020. She is currently a college student attending the University of California, Berkeley. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Samantha developed a love for cooking from her mother and aunties. Prior to joining Junior Chef Stars, Samantha worked in the food industry for two years and has developed a passion for baking through Junior Chef Stars. She enjoys baking pies, bread, and anything dough related!
(ServSafe Certified) – (LOA)

Tati

Tatiana helps plan and coordinate events in our rental space. From engagement parties to photoshoots, her goal is to create memorable experiences. Tatiana works with our Junior Chefs in the kitchen encouraging students to learn cooking and baking skills. When she’s not working, you can find Tatiana spending time with family and friends, focusing on her studies, or going on outdoor adventures.

(ServSafe Certified)

Rylan

Rylan is one of our new chefs and is also part of the Product Team, that helps to create, develop, and test the recipes we teach our students. He grew up in the Bay Area and cultivated his passion for cooking through years of observation, practice, and working in restaurants. Rylan’s love for cooking developed at a young age by observing his mom and grandmothers in the kitchen and always finding a way to involve himself.

He graduated from City College of San Francisco with an Associates in Culinary Arts Management and completed the culinary program there. Working in customer service for 3 years, Rylan built communication skills that would help provide him with the confidence to teach students what he has learned throughout his time as a cook. He previously worked in restaurants in San Francisco and Pacifica, bringing the skills, techniques, and knowledge he learned to Junior Chef Stars.

(ServSafe Certified)

Krystal

Krystal has been with Junior Chef Stars for two years, where she serves as a chef instructor and program coordinator. Her passion for cooking and baking was sparked by helping her mom in the kitchen, with taste testing being her favorite part. Outside of work, Krystal enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, spending time with loved ones, and exploring new places around the world.

(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Simmone

Simmone is one of our most seasoned employee’s at Junior Chef Stars and has been stirring up success since 2017! A true jack of all trays, she’s spiced things up in various roles—from Lead Instructor & Private Events Coordinator to Product Team Manager and Program Coordinator. She is currently stepping into a new role working in HR.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Simmone’s fondest memories are of mixing it up in the kitchen with her mother and grandmother, using food to bring the family to the table. It’s a tradition she continues to nourish with her sons today.

When she’s not serving up culinary fun at Junior Chef Stars, you’ll find her grilling and chilling by the pool with friends and family, or hosting a fabulous brunch. She’s always cooking up ways to make every gathering sizzle!.

(ServSafe, First Aid & CPR Certified)

Hannah

Hannah was born and raised in the Bay Area and is currently simmering through her final year of nursing school. Since the age of 16, she’s been stirring things up in the restaurant industry, where her passion for cooking has only heated up! After just a short time at Junior Chef Stars, Hannah quickly rose to the top as one of our newest leads.

When she’s not whisking through her work at Junior Chef Stars, you’ll find her mixing studies with fun, hanging out with friends, or cruising to car meets with her dad. She’s always ready to cook up something exciting!

(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Damien

Damien is a culinary enthusiast originally from Dallas, Texas, but raised in the Bay Area. Growing up with his grandparents, who came from Mexico, was constantly surrounded by the irresistible aroma of home-cooked meals. It wasn’t long before he developed a recipe for success, helping his grandparents whip up delicious dishes and learning the ingredients for a lifelong love of cooking.

Before joining Junior Chef Stars, Damien’s career was fully seasoned with experience in the food industry. Now, he’s eager to expand his culinary skills, continue stirring the pot of knowledge, and make a lasting impact on the students he works with. The future is looking delicious as Damien prepares to serve up inspiration in the kitchen and beyond.

(ServSafe Certified)

Nicole

Nicole has been with Junior Chef Stars since 2019. She is a lead instructor as well as assistant program coordinator. Currently, she is attending the California State University, Sacramento earning her BA in Psychology. Nicole started cooking and baking at a young age spending lots of time in the kitchen with her mom and grandma. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and enjoying a good book when she can!

(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)