Simmer🍳
Four children in oversized aprons cooking together at a sunlit kitchen counter, with bowls of colorful ingredients, flour in the air
🍳Now enrolling · Spring 2026 sessions

Simmer

A weekly cooking show where kids aged 6–12 tie on aprons, crack real eggs, and plate dishes they'd be proud to serve at the family table.

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2,400+Kid chefs trained
48Episodes filmed
4.9★Parent rating
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Tiny hands. Big flavors. 🧑‍🍳

Close-up of small child hands kneading bread dough on a floured surface
🤲Kneading dough
Child hand drizzling honey over a finished dish in golden light
🍯Drizzling honey
Young child enthusiastically whisking eggs in a glass bowl
🥚Whisking eggs
Child carefully placing garnish on a plated dish with focused expression
🍽️Plating a dish
Small hands sprinkling fresh herbs over a colorful salad
🌿Sprinkling herbs
Child rolling fresh pasta dough thin with a wooden rolling pin
🍝Rolling pasta
Close-up of small child hands kneading bread dough on a floured surface
🤲Kneading dough
Child hand drizzling honey over a finished dish in golden light
🍯Drizzling honey
Young child enthusiastically whisking eggs in a glass bowl
🥚Whisking eggs
Child carefully placing garnish on a plated dish with focused expression
🍽️Plating a dish
Small hands sprinkling fresh herbs over a colorful salad
🌿Sprinkling herbs
Child rolling fresh pasta dough thin with a wooden rolling pin
🍝Rolling pasta
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Gallery Walk

From smoothie bowls
to ravioli from scratch.

Each episode builds skills — and confidence. Scroll through the season and watch what kids become capable of.

Colorful smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit arranged in rainbow pattern, made by a young child
Beginner
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No-cookFruitColorful

🌈 Rainbow Smoothie Bowls

"I made it look like a sunset and Mom actually cried a little."
— Lily, age 7
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Tall colorful fruit kabob skewers arranged on a white plate, assembled by a young child
Beginner
02
AssemblyFruitFun

🍡 Fruit Kabob Towers

"Mine was taller than my little brother's head."
— Marcus, age 6
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Neatly stacked caprese salad with tomato, mozzarella and basil, plated by a child
Easy
03
ItalianFreshPlating

🍅 Mini Caprese Stacks

"I didn't know tomatoes could be fancy until today."
— Sofia, age 8
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Colorful homemade tacos with fresh toppings carefully assembled by a child
Intermediate
04
MexicanAssemblySpices

🌮 Taco Tuesday Showdown

"I put mango in mine and everyone said it was the best taco ever."
— Noah, age 10
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Child rolling fresh pasta dough on a floured counter with small hands visible
Advanced
05
ItalianDoughFrom scratch

🍝 Fresh Pasta from Scratch

"I didn't know I could make pasta from SCRATCH. My nonna is going to be SO proud."
— Isabella, age 11
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Beautiful three-layer celebration cake with colorful frosting decorated by a child
Advanced
06
BakingFrostingCelebration

🎂 Layered Celebration Cake

"Three layers. I did ALL of them. By myself."
— Theo, age 12
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Why Simmer

Built for every kind of family.

Whether you're a parent, a coordinator, or a grandparent searching for the perfect gift — there's a spot at the counter for you.

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For Parents

Screen time you'll actually brag about.

Every session builds real skills — knife safety, measuring, temperature — wrapped in so much fun they forget they're learning. No devices. Just hands, food, and grinning faces.

94%of parents say kids ask to go back
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For After-School Programs

Drop-in enrichment that coordinators actually look forward to.

Curriculum-aligned, ingredient-prepped, and ready to run. We handle setup, cleanup, and every apron. You handle the photos for the newsletter.

30+partner programs enrolled
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Birthday Parties

Messier and more memorable than a bounce house.

Private kitchen takeover for up to 12 kids. They cook, they eat, they go home with a recipe card. Frosting is expected. Flour clouds are encouraged.

12kids per party session
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Private Groups

Custom sessions for scouts, camps, and homeschool co-ops.

Tell us your group size, age range, and dietary needs. We'll build a session around a dish that wows.

Ages 6–12all skill levels welcome
Parent Stories

What families are saying. 💬

★★★★★
"My daughter came home and immediately asked if she could make dinner. She made pasta. From scratch. She's eight."
Jennifer Okafor, smiling mother with natural hair

Jennifer Okafor

Mom of Lily, age 8 — Chicago, IL

★★★★★
"We booked Simmer for our son's birthday instead of a bounce house. Twelve kids. Zero meltdowns. One incredible taco bar."
Daniel Mendoza, smiling father

Daniel & Rosa Mendoza

Parents of Noah, age 10 — Austin, TX

★★★★★
"We use Simmer for our after-school enrichment block every Thursday. The kids sprint off the bus to get there first."
Priya Krishnamurthy, program coordinator smiling

Priya Krishnamurthy

After-School Program Coordinator — Seattle, WA

★★★★★
"I gifted it to my granddaughter for Christmas. She called me the next day to read me the whole recipe she'd learned. Best gift I've ever given."
Margaret Sullivan, grandmother with warm smile

Margaret Sullivan

Grandmother of Sofia, age 8 — Boston, MA

★★★★★
"My son has ADHD and usually struggles with group activities. At Simmer he was the last one to want to leave. He said it was the best day of his life."
Aisha Johnson, mother with bright smile

Aisha & Kwame Johnson

Parents of Marcus, age 9 — Atlanta, GA

Reserve Your Spot

Book a Spot
at the Counter. 🎉

Spots fill fast. The counter seats eight kids per session — once it's full, the aprons are on.

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90-minute sessions, every Saturday morning

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All ingredients, aprons, and equipment provided

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Photo gallery sent to parents after every session

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Printed recipe card to take home and make again

🎁 Gift a Class

Perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who loves a kid who loves food.

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