Holyoke Community College

Cuisine around the world serves as a universal language that unites people across cultures through shared flavors, traditions, and stories. Join us for an exciting week of hands-on culinary fun, where young chefs will discover the joy of cooking delicious, easy-to-prepare meals to share with family and friends. Participants will work together to chop, season, cook, and taste a variety of recipes - all made from scratch. Each day introduces new menu themes, ingredients, and techniques designed to build confidence in the kitchen. Along the way, students will learn essential skills such as kitchen safety, proper sanitation, and effective teamwork. By the end of the week, your young chef will take home a collection of new recipes, improved culinary skills, and plenty of flavorful memories to share with others. By the end of the week, your young chef will take home a collection of new recipes, improved culinary skills, and plenty of flavorful memories to share with others.

The menu for each day will be as follows:

Monday- Asia Teriyaki Bowl (white rice, teriyaki grilled chicken, mix of vegetables)

Tuesday- Puerto Rico Spanish rice and beans, Fried Pork Chops, Sweet Plantain, Side Salad

Wednesday- Greek Lemon Potatoes, Herb Baked Chicken, Mediterranean Salad

Thursday- Italy Genovese (Rigatoni w sugo alla genovese sauce), Caprese Salad

Friday- Cajun French Jambalaya (andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp) Smothered Cabbage, Sweet Cornbread

Please alert us to any food allergies upon registration & bring a food safe container each day for leftovers to go home.

Dropoff no earlier than 8.45am & pickup no later than 3.15pm, both signed for by parents or guardians only.

No Uber, Lyft or Taxi’s permitted.