Kids in the Kitchen

Building Confidence through Cooking, Connecting and Creating.

At Kids in the Kitchen, our mission is to inspire and empower children through engaging, hands-on cooking and baking experiences that build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and essential life skills.

We partner with schools and school districts to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs that blend STEM learning, social-emotional development (SEL), and practical kitchen skills in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Through guided exploration and collaborative challenges, students develop independence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.

To support broader access and long-term impact, Kids in the Kitchen offers a District Licensing Program, allowing school districts to implement our curriculum across multiple schools using a flexible, school-selected pacing model. Our licensing model provides districts with a scalable, consistent framework while giving individual schools the autonomy to adapt the program year to year.

By combining education with play, Kids in the Kitchen fosters curiosity, nurtures emerging culinary talents, and brings families and school communities together—one delicious recipe at a time.

Please contact us If you’d like additional information about any of our programs.

Meet Cathy & Stephanie

Cathy McCarthy

Owner/Director

Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Life Coach, VIRTUS Trained, ServSafe certified.

Cathy is has been been featured on News 12 CT.

Stephanie Bernheimer

KITK Master Instructor

Masters in Education, 10+ Years Experience, VIRTUS Trained.