A good way to start learning how to cook is by getting a hands-on education. Orange Kitchen offers  cooking classes and chef lessons for adults and kids. Public and private sessions are hosted in Vista, CA and lead by the owner Chef Kristin Smith, a trained health supportive culinary chef.

Hands-on education, for all levels of adult home chefs, without the cost of culinary school! Introductory lessons start with Kitchen Tools and Healthy Pantry. Our comprehensive "Learn To Cook" series includes lessons on Knife Skills, Cooking with Liquids, Cooking on Stovetops, Slow Cooking, and Oven Cooking.

Cooking classes for adults, with a range of themes including cooking for vegan, plant based, vegetarian, gluten free, and popular cuisines and diets. Cooking classes are suited for all levels of experience and can include an introduction to basic chef skills, hands-on cooking, demos, tastings, and full meals.

Hands-on education for the aspirational Jr. Chef. "Learn To Cook" series include Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills, Recipes, Ingredients, Baking, Essential Skills, and Advanced Techniques.

Kids Cooking Classes, for ages 6 and above, are broken into two series. Our kids "Just For Fun" series includes Taco Fiesta, Dessert Decorating, and Pizza Party. Our kids "Fundamentals" series includes Fresh Pasta Making, Quick Breads, and The Magic of Eggs.

Private Experiences can be reserved for Chef Lessons, Jr. Chef Lessons, Cooking Classes, Personal Chef Services, and Custom Hosted Events.

Gift Certificates for adults and kids including public and private Cooking Classes, Chef Lessons, and Jr. Chef Lessons.