With the temperature dropping outside, we’re turning the heat up with an amazing array of holiday-inspired camps your cozy cook will devour.
From the best holiday cookies to warm and cozy comfort foods, our programs have been carefully crafted to keep your child engaged and inspired while providing hands-on experience to learn and build new skills, culinary knowledge and confidence, in and out of the kitchen.
Our chef instructors will be there every step of the way, sharing their knowledge, and techniques, and most importantly, be there to support your child as they sleigh all their recipes.
Our winter break classes are the perfect time for your child to work on skills in readiness for the holiday. If you are looking for a lifeskill program to keep kids learning and having fun, our winter program is the perfect recipe.
This year choose the gift that keeps on giving, and enrol your child today!
Our camps are half-day and full-day. For half day (9:00 am-12:00 pm ) and for a full day, you will need to sign up your child for morning and afternoon sessions (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm). Full day includes lunch. Break times will be offered where we will enjoy games, activities and crafts inspired by the season.
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Dec 27 Flavourful Italian sausage soup with Tortellini (9-12 pm)
- Dec 27 Gingerbread bars with cream cheese frosting (1-4 pm)
- Dec 28 Super delicious Zuppa Toscana served with Garlic bread (9-12 pm)
- Dec 28 Amazing Polar bear cupcakes (1-4 pm)
- Dec 29 Freshly made Four cheese ravioli, Best Lasagna rolls (9-12 pm)
- Dec 29 Spectacular Holiday stained-glass cookies (1-4 pm)
- Dec 30 Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs and coconut-flavoured rice (9-12 pm)
- Dec 30 Snowman cake pops in All its glory (1-4 pm)
During this session, we will take our campers through exceptional baking experiences and the preparation of flavourful meals. We will teach our campers how to add memories to every bite- from making cakes from scratch to shaping and decorating cakes and turning them into various characters like snowmen, polar bears and so much more.
Campers will be taught different types of seasonings, and how to apply seasonings to meals as well as the importance of seasonings and spices.
The difference between dry and fresh pasta. How to make pasta and turn it into a meal. Types of beef and how to turn them into creative appetizers. They will be taught the development of the right temperature for each recipe, the importance of math and its significance in cooking, the importance of measurements and how-tos, the art of making fondants and how to turn the fondants into adorable creations like the polar bear.
They will learn how to make and decorate cookies, food groups, types of flour and usage, icing techniques, baking techniques, proper knife skills, egg theory, and decorating tips to ensure they develop skills, confidence and independence.
Cozy Comfort (Jan 3-6, 2023)
Menu Sneak Peek:
- Jan 3 Flavourful Italian sausage soup with Tortellini (9-12 pm)
- Jan 3 Gingerbread bars with cream cheese frosting (1-4 pm)
- Jan 4 Super delicious Zuppa Toscana served with Garlic bread (9-12 pm)
- Jan 4 Amazing Polar bear cupcakes (1-4 pm)
- Jan 5 Freshly made Four cheese ravioli, Best Lasagna rolls (9-12 pm)
- Jan 5 Spectacular Holiday stained-glass cookies (1-4 pm)
- Jan 6 Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs and coconut-flavoured rice (9-12 pm)
- Jan 6 Snowman cake pops in All its glory (1-4 pm)
At the end of each day, students will take their creations home to enjoy if they cannot finish it in class,
West Springs Church, 816-78th Street SW, Calgary, AB T3H 6B1
Cancellation policy must be made 90 days prior to scheduled camp to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued due to illness or missed classes. Please note that Nini’s Cooking Class reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of participants. We have limited space for participants. We will make every effort possible to accommodate our students.
West Springs Church, 816-78th Street SW, Calgary, AB T3H 6B1
This holiday lets ring in the festive season with beautiful songs just like it used to be when we were kids. Let’s cook and bake with friends and family and share beautiful holiday memories together.
Invite a friend to come with you as you spend beautiful times together because cooking with love provides food for the soul.
As Goodrich puts it ” Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.
Do you have a little Chef at your house? Do you have a friend or family who is not sure of what to do during the holidays? Invite them to join you.
When you pull out the mixing bowl do your children want to dive in and help? I know that feeling- the smell of fresh baked goods is simply irresistible 🙂
Does your child want cooking and baking utensils as birthday gifts? Yes, you have come to the right place.
Do you want your child to gradually learn to make Christmas treats, lunch or dinner?
Do you want your children to develop lifelong independent skills but lack the time to guide them? We are here to help.
Nini’s Cooking Class is the perfect place for students to develop, share memories, build relationships, and sharpen their culinary skills .
At Nini’s Cooking Class (NCC) we have an amazing program just for the young ones. Your budding Chef will learn: baking and cooking skills, safety in the kitchen, and have loads of fun too. We want your little Chef or Baker to blossom under the guidance of a world class professional. Your child will build important kitchen skills, meet new friends, and find a new outlet for all that passion for food! Set the Table for all the delicious treats your child will make for you soon!
Morning or Afternoon classes are available. You can sign up for AM session or PM session or both. Please take note of your session once registered.
Morning classes run 9am – 12pm.
Afternoon classes run 1pm – 4pm.
Goal: Our program is designed for your child to learn cooking and baking techniques and tips across the globe. Whether your child is just starting out in the kitchen or is an advanced learner, our classes are tailored so that your child can learn and develop lifelong skills in the kitchen.
OVERVIEW: Our goal is to equip and expose students to hands on recipes. Students will eat what they prepare, execute recipes learned at home, build confidence, and most importantly create memories that will last forever.
Camps are for kids 5-18 yers old.
Requirement 1: Your lovely smile and a positive attitude to learn and have fun, and a take away container should you have left over. If you cannot finish your food you may take it with you.
Requirement 2: For kitchen safety reasons, please wear indoor closed toe shoes only, comfortable clothing, and have your hair tied back as you will be standing, sitting and working most of the time.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Dec 19 – Dec 23, 2022)
Chef Nini’s Red Velvet Blossom Cookies, Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate-cinnamon crinkle cookies and Christmas Candy cane cookies
Snowflake Christmas cookies, Chef Nini’s Tenderloin Rumaki with home made sauce and Cranberry Almond Spinach salad
Gingerbread House , Stained glass cookies
Cranberry Sauce……
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow (Dec 27- Dec 30, 2022)
Chef Nini’s Mini Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches with zesty tomato sauce and Mini Apple Crumble Tarts.
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies and Mushroom-Spinach Empanadas with hazelnut romesco sauce
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies and Mini Chicken Alfredo
Herb-pancetta side dish and Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes or Gouda mashed potato casserole
- Chef Nini’s Mini Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches with zesty tomato sauce and Mini Apple Crumble Tarts.
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies and Mushroom-Spinach Empanadas with hazelnut romesco sauce
- Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies and Mini Chicken Alfredo
- Herb-pancetta side dish and Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes or Gouda mashed potato casserole
Venue for all classes: 59 Evansborough Cres NW, Calgary, AB T3P0M3 OR St Michael Catholic Community Church, 800 85 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4C7
Do you have a little Chef at your house?
Do you want your child to make healthy choices?
When you pull out the mixing bowl do your children want to dive in and help?
Does your child want cooking and baking utensils as birthday gifts?
Do you want your child to gradually learn to make basic lunch or dinner ideas?
Do you want your children to develop lifelong independent skills but lack the time to guide them?
Our weekly classes at Nini’s Cooking Class is the perfect place for students to develop, build upon, and sharpen their culinary skills as they progress through our structured program week after week.
At Nini’s Cooking Class (NCC) we have an amazing program just for the young ones. Your budding Chef will learn: baking and cooking skills, safety in the kitchen, and have loads of fun too. We want your little Chef or Baker to blossom under the guidance of a world class professional. Your child will build important kitchen skills, meet new friends, and find a new outlet for all that passion for food! Set the Table for all the delicious treats your child will make for you soon!
Morning or Afternoon classes are available.
Morning classes run 10am – 12pm.
Afternoon classes run 1pm – 3pm.
Goal: Our program is designed for your child to learn cooking and baking techniques and tips across the globe. Whether your child is just starting out in the kitchen or is an advanced learner, our classes are tailored so that your child can learn and develop lifelong skills in the kitchen. Upon completing the program your child will receive a Nini’s Cooking Class Certificate of completion.
OVERVIEW: Our goal is to equip and expose students to hands on recipes. Students will eat what they prepare, execute recipes learned at home, build confidence, and most importantly create memories that will last forever.
Requirement 1: Your lovely smile and a positive attitude to learn and have fun, and a take away container should you have left over. If you cannot finish your food you may take it with you.
Requirement 2: For kitchen safety reasons, please wear indoor closed toe shoes only, comfortable clothing, and have your hair tied back as you will be standing, sitting and working most of the time.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Dec 21 – Dec 24)
Tue: Chef Nini’s Red Velvet Blossom Cookies, Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Wed: Chocolate-cinnamon crinkle cookies and Christmas Candy cane cookies
Thur: Snowflake Christmas cookies, Chef Nini’s Tenderloin Rumaki with home made sauce and Pear Spinach Salad with Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette
Fri: Almond-Raspberry Buche de Noel with chocolate frosting ( Yule log Cake) and Luxurious
Cranberry Sauce
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow (Dec 28- Dec 31)
Tue: Chef Nini’s Mini Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches with zesty tomato sauce and Mini Apple Crumble Tarts.
Wed: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies and Mushroom-Spinach Empanadas with hazelnut romesco sauce
Thur: Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies and Mini Chicken Alfredo
Fri: Herb-pancetta side dish and Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes or Gouda mashed potato casserole