Division of Culinary Arts

Bearden Productions' culinary program began in the Fall of 2016. Since then we have taught hundreds of children basic culinary skills that will last them a lifetime. Our partnership with Pulaski Technical College Culinary and Hospitality Division has helped us obtain some of the best culinary instructors and curriculum.

Mission Statement

The mission of our culinary division is to give students more confidence in the kitchen. We aim to educate and empower children to diversify their pallet by trying new foods from various cultures as well as equipping them with the ability to cook at a professional level.

Fall Classes Are September 10th thru October 15th

Jr. Chef in Training Class

Ages 9 to 12

Our Jr. Chef in Training class focuses on the fundamentals of cooking for school-age children in grades 3rd through 5th. Students will learn kitchen safety, and sanitation, as well as personal cleanliness as a chef. Our chefs will gain hands-on experience as they study how to measure ingredients, how to use basic cooking utensils, tools, and gadgets as well as how to read a recipe. Each class will involve a lesson as students prepare a delicious meal to enjoy at the end of class.

Tuesdays 5pm - 6:30pm

Jr. Chef in Training

Ages 13 to 17

This class is aimed at preparing students to be independent in the kitchen. Areas of study include mise en place, knife skills, stocks and sauces, timing, station organization, palate development, food costing, pasta cooking, and more! Students will learn to read nutrition labels while shopping for their food products in the store. Each class will involve a lesson as students prepare a delicious meal to enjoy at the end of class.

Thursdays 5pm - 7:00pm