Upcoming classes and events at our Nutley location
Chef It Up offers hands-on cooking classes where we use creativity to make fun delicious menu items. From fresh pasta to cupcake decorating kids will have a blast all while learning and preparing and assembling fun foods and drinks. We will teach kids basic cooking skills and techniques such as chopping, mixing, measuring, muddling, rolling all while keeping it entertaining! We will also be teaching kids food safety, knife safety and allergy awareness. These are all life skills that they are learning and will increase their love for cooking!
We take great pride in knowing that our classes are fun, safe, educational, creative and inclusive! All products are always 100% peanut & tree nut free. Please be sure to read our Food Allergy Statement on our website.
đŠâđŗ COOK âĸ CREATE âĸ DECORATE âĸ HAVE FUN!
$40 per student | Ages 5â11 | Drop-Off Only | đ§ essex@chefitupkids.com | đ 973-542-8542
Spots are limited â registration recommended!
đ Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Get ready for a spooktacular cooking adventure! Young chefs can wear their favorite costumes while creating creepy, cute, and delicious Halloween treats.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Cupcake decorating, piping, fondant decorating, shaping and assembling.
đ Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Celebrate the flavors and colors of fall! Kids will explore seasonal ingredients and create delicious dishes inspired by the autumn harvest.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Measuring, mixing, shaping, baking, and creative presentation.
đ Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Bring on the holiday cheer! Young chefs will turn classic foods into festive creations that are perfect for sharing or taking home as gifts.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Decorating, piping, shaping, assembling, and holiday presentation.
đ Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Will the groundhog see his shadow? Young chefs will have fun with an adorable groundhog-themed cooking adventure filled with playful food creations.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Food decorating, fruit and vegetable preparation, pancake art, and creative plating.
đ Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
The sweetest way to show someone you care is with something made by hand! Kids will create delicious Valentine's treats to share with someone special.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Making pasta dough, rolling and shaping, decorating, and gift presentation.
đ Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Calling all little leprechauns! Kids will turn their food green and create a rainbow of festive St. Patrick's Day treats.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Mixing, shaping, baking, blending, and creative food decorating.
đ Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
Spring has arrived! Young chefs will celebrate with colorful, fresh, and flower-inspired foods while learning fun kitchen techniques.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Piping, decorating, rolling, cutting, and creative food presentation.
đ Date: Sunday, May 9, 2027
đ Location: Chef It Up, 512 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
đ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
đĨ Ages: 5-11
đ° Price: $40 per person
What better gift for Mom than something made with love? Kids will prepare special treats they can share with Mom and take home as a delicious surprise.
Menu:
Cooking Skills: Baking, decorating, dipping, assembling, and gift packaging.
Thanks to all our junior chefs for a fantastic summer! Check back here for our 2027 summer camp schedule.
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