GATHER.

COOK

CONNECT.

Hands-on cooking classes for kids, teens, adults
and homeschool families in Turlock.

FIND YOUR PLACE

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Kids in the Kitchen

Learning begins around the table.

Our kids classes introduce young cooks to


Seasonal Ingredients


Kitchen Confidence


Real Cooking Skills


Hands-On Experiences


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Teen Kitchen Lab

Real Recipes + Real Independence

Learn techniques you'll actually use at home while building confidence in the kitchen through


Sourcing Local Ingredients


Knife Skills


Recipe Adaptation


Making Meals


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Adult Workshops

An evening around the table.

Our workshops are designed to help you slow down, cook with the seasons, and enjoy the experience of making something beautiful from scratch.


Seasonal Recipes


Hands-on Cooking


Relaxed Atmosphere


Skills to take home


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A teaching Kitchen with Local Roots

Loved by Students, Trusted by Parents.

Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.

My daughter had an amazing experience in the Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen cooking classes! The instructor was patient, engaging, and made learning fun for all the kids. The recipes were age-appropriate, and my daughter was excited to recreate them at home. I loved seeing her confidence grow as she learned new cooking skills each week. I highly recommend this class to any parent looking for a fun and educational activity for their child.


Adrienne, Parent

Kids and adults cooking in a kitchen classroom, wearing aprons, surrounded by bowls, utensils, and ingredients.

Why We COOK

Cooking teaches far more than recipes. It builds…

confidence,

curiosity,

patience,

& connection.

INGREDIENTS GROWN CLOSE TO HOME…

VANDERHELM
FARMS

ECK FARMS

NUTCHER’S MILK

TROVAO HONEY

Homeschool Enrichment

Our homeschool enrichment program gives students the opportunity to learn by doing—measuring, mixing, experimenting, solving problems, and creating food they'll be proud to share.