Absolutely! This is one of the questions I get asked most often and if you're asking it, you're in the right place.

I've seen so many kids become more curious and confident around food through cooking. Some try a new ingredient for the first time, while others simply become more comfortable exploring new foods. Every child moves at their own pace, and there's never any pressure to taste or eat what they make.

Many occupational therapists have shared these classes are a wonderful complement to the skills they're already building, including sensory exploration, fine motor development, and following directions.

The goal is simple: to make cooking fun while helping kids build confidence, curiosity, and a positive relationship with food.

You probably already have everything you need! Most lessons use basic kitchen tools and everyday pantry ingredients you likely already have at home.

Before each lesson, you'll find a complete ingredient and supply list so you can gather everything ahead of time. Occasionally, we'll use a special kitchen tool or seasonal ingredient, but I'll always let you know in advance and offer simple substitutions whenever possible.

My goal is to keep cooking fun, approachable, and accessible—without requiring a kitchen full of fancy gadgets.

When you join Katie's Kitchen Classroom Cooking Club, you'll get everything you need to make cooking fun, educational, and stress-free:

• 10 professionally produced cooking lessons featuring a wide variety of kid-tested, kid-approved recipes.
• Monthly LIVE cooking classes with Chef Katie, including time at the end for questions and connection.
• A private community where moms and kids can connect, share their creations, and even organize local cook-togethers.
• Printable recipe cards for every lesson.
• Shopping and supply lists to help you prepare ahead of time.
• Katie's favorite kid-safe kitchen tools recommendations.
• Completion certificates to celebrate your child's accomplishments.
• Annual members also receive a FREE engraved Katie's Kitchen Classroom cutting board as a welcome gift!

Katie's Kitchen Classroom lessons are designed for school-age kids, generally ages 5 and up. That said, it's very common for younger and older family members to join in the fun!

I've even had little siblings as young as 2 helping at the counter with a grown-up's hands guiding them for safety. For kids ages 5 and up, most recipes and activities are designed so they can complete the majority of the steps on their own, with adult supervision for anything involving heat or other kitchen safety considerations.

The goal is to build confidence and independence in the kitchen while making cooking a fun experience the whole family can enjoy together.

Katie's Kitchen Classroom is an online cooking community where home cooks build confidence, learn practical kitchen skills, and make delicious recipes from scratch. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your cooking knowledge, you'll find step-by-step recipes, helpful cooking tips, technique lessons, and encouragement every step of the way. My goal is to make cooking feel approachable, enjoyable, and something you can truly feel confident doing in your own kitchen.

Yes! You can cancel your membership anytime from your account settings. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access through the end of your current billing period, and you won't be charged again unless you choose to rejoin later. No long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and you're always welcome back whenever you're ready to cook with us again.

Yes! I currently accept state and charter school funds.

If you're with Mission Vista Academy, simply ask your HST to purchase your membership directly through the Homeschool page on my website.

If you're enrolled with another charter school that requires a purchase order (PO), just send me an email ([email protected]). I'm happy to work with your school to get everything set up so you can join Katie's Kitchen Classroom.

Many families in Katie's Kitchen Classroom have autistic children, and they've shared that the lessons have become a favorite part of their week. Because every child is different, I can't promise the experience will be the same for everyone, but I work hard to create a calm, encouraging, and pressure-free environment.

There is never an expectation that a child has to taste or eat what they make. Participation can look different from child to child: watching, stirring, measuring, smelling ingredients, touching a new texture, or proudly making a recipe without tasting it are all meaningful ways to engage.

I've also heard from occupational therapists that my classes have been a wonderful way to support skills they're already working on, including fine motor development, sequencing, following directions, and sensory exploration in a familiar, low-pressure setting.

My goal is simple: to help every child build confidence in the kitchen while making cooking a joyful experience, no matter where they're starting from.

Katie's Kitchen Classroom is designed to be as inclusive as possible! Because I have celiac disease myself, every recipe is gluten-free.

Many of the recipes are also easy to adapt for other dietary needs, and I regularly share simple substitution ideas for common allergens and ingredients. While I can't guarantee every recipe will work for every allergy or dietary restriction, my goal is to make it easy for families to cook together, regardless of their unique needs.

As always, please review each recipe and ingredient list to ensure it's appropriate for your family's specific allergies and dietary requirements.