# Children's Cooking Programs The Chef Upstairs Offers Kid-Friendly Food Workshops for All Ages By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-cooking References: [thechefupstairs](http://www.thechefupstairs.com/kidsprograms.html) The Chef Upstairs is a Toronto-based culinary school that specializes in a family-friendly [children's cooking program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-kids). Designed to fit the busy schedules of urban families, the program consists of evening and weekend workshops along with lengthier courses that last anywhere from two to eleven weeks. Additionally, The Chef Upstairs also lets visitors host [children's cooking birthday parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumyum-real-baking-oven) as well as week-long holiday camps that are an ideal activity for kids during March Break and Christmas holidays. In addition to embracing [DIY maker culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pastry-project) themselves, Millennial parents are also encouraging their kids to take up activities like cooking, crafting and gardening from an early age. This kid-friendly culinary program is a great example of a children's activity that encourages hands-on learning rather than screen time -- often a concern among many parents in today's tech-obsessed world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hands-on Learning:** The hands-on learning trend presents opportunities for businesses to offer interactive experiences that help children develop new skills. - **DIY Maker Culture:** Businesses can tap into the DIY maker culture trend by providing children with opportunities to engage in activities like cooking, crafting, and gardening. - **Screen Time Alternatives:** The growing concern among parents about excessive screen time opens up opportunities for businesses to offer alternative activities that engage children in real-world experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Culinary Schools:** Culinary schools can incorporate children's cooking programs to cater to the demand for hands-on learning experiences. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can specialize in organizing children's cooking birthday parties and holiday camps that promote hands-on learning and creativity. - **Education and Learning Centers:** Education and learning centers can diversify their offerings by providing classes and workshops that focus on the DIY maker culture and provide alternatives to excessive screen time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Baking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-baking-experience.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Canadian Cooking Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-school-with-the-london-chef.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Premium Toronto Meal Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdrop.md) - [Kid-Friendly Baking Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raddish-baking-club.md) - [Homemade Meal Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Child-Friendly Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-knife-set.md)