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LA's Best Cooking Classes & Camps For Kids!

THE CULINARY DUDE

The Culinary Dude Is A NUT-FREE & Eco-Friendly (GREEN) Business Serving The Greater Los Angeles Area

The Culinary Dude Is A NUT-FREE & Eco-Friendly (GREEN) Business Serving The Greater Los Angeles Area

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Our Mission

We are a business focused on 100% hands-on culinary education for kids. Our child centered culinary curriculum focuses on fun, health, safety, nutrition and teamwork in and outside the kitchen.

Our background in both culinary arts and education has led us to having a superb track record and impressive list of clients which clearly speaks to our ability to engage students of all ages in the best cooking classes in the Los Angeles! 

We are a nut-free business and use sunflower seeds, WowButter and SunButter as a nut and nut butter replacements in all recipes. 

Meet Scott Davis - The Culinary Dude

Having started cooking at the age of 7 to gain a merit badge for Cub Scouts, The Culinary Dude, Chef Scott Davis, has never stopped creating amazing, imaginative, and healthy food since. 

Receiving a degree in Education as well as a degree from the Le Cordon Bleu Program at California Culinary Academy, The Culinary Dude has combined both his passions since 2005. With the goal of empowering kids in the kitchen, his classes and camps are presented in a non-threatening, pressure-less environment and teaches to the students and not at them. 

The Culinary Dude was a picky eater as a child and understands the kid’s point of view. Once a child has participated in the creating of recipes, he suggests that they “at least try it” and if they don’t like it they have his permission to spit it out in the trash can.  

Bottom line, they tried. In theory, this can help them get over the “picky eater” hump. There are no issues with the diversity in age as all participants are working towards the same goal. This does not inhibit the learning process for any of the participants.

“Once students have mastered the hows, whats, wheres, whys, and whens of cooking and recipe comprehension, a focus on the product will naturally follow.” – Scott Davis

Scott's Dedication To Being A Green Eco-Friendly Locally Owned Business

Being environmentally conscious, all transportation for The Culinary Dude services is done with an Electric Automobile. All shopping is done using recycled shopping bags as well as utilizing all compostable by-products whenever possible. Our food packaging includes re-useable and sometimes biodegradable containers. A large percentage of our pots, pans and cooking supplies are second hand or recycled. To help save trees and paper, all menus, confirmations and billing are done via e-mail.

Our Services

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES

AGES 6-12

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Free Recipes For Kids From The Culinary Dude!

SUMMER, WINTER, AND HOLIDAY CAMPS

AGES 6-12

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UNIQUE COOKING BIRTHDAY PARTIES

AGES 6 AND UP

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Why Choose Us

20+ Years In Business

We Are Parents Ourselves

We Are A Nut Free Business

We Are ECO-Friendly & Green

My 12-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter recently completed two different weeklong camps with Scott, and I am beyond impressed with the experience. My son attended the Star Wars camp, and my daughter attended the Harry Potter camp. Scott's teaching has truly inspired them and made a significant impact on our family's mealtime. This morning, my daughter baked a birthday cake for her dad, using skills she learned from Scott. I was amazed by the tricks she knew and the confidence she showed in the kitchen. Scott's recipes have also broadened their palates, introducing them to new foods they might not have tried otherwise. It's been delightful to see them excited about preparing and eating dishes they created themselves. I've already recommended Scott's camp to several friends and look forward to future camps my children can attend. His guidance has been truly invaluable.
Jenny D. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Age-Appropriate, Creative, Personable, Amazing
My 10-year-old daughter loved the Culinary Dude's Food of the Pop Stars Camp. She really liked being hands-on with new recipes, but she says her favorite part was making new friends. I appreciated the way Scott is really sticking to Covid safety guidelines even as things are opening up a bit. Great experience all around!
Stephanie J. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Social, Safety, Hands-On
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Scott Davis, the owner and operator of "The Culinary Dude". St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has worked with Scott since 2014. He has taught culinary skills to our students, afterschool once a week during the school year as well as holding camps during holiday vacations and during the summer. Scott is very professional and flexible. He is easy to work with. His program is well organized and educationally sound. Our students have enjoyed the program. Parents have been most appreciative that their children have had the opportunity to work with Scott. Some of our students take the class every year because Scott varies the curriculum. I strongly recommend without reservations "The Culinary Dude".
Judith B. - After School Enrichment Classes/Holiday & Summer CampsTop Qualities: Professional, Flexible, Organized
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Scott has a special way with working with kids. They love him. I am so happy that we had a chance to attend camp!
Betty R. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: High Integrity, Personable, Creative, Great Results
Scott, the Culinary Dude is a very hands on and personable teacher. He is great at engaging his students plus he's very organized and has an amazing ability to handle a group of children with ease. My kids enjoyed chopping, cooking, cleaning, and trying new foods. They learned a lot and are excited to take more cooking classes @ the Culinary Dude.
Joan F. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Creative
My 6 year old son loved this camp so much he insisted on coming early. He'd been in 2 previous camps & rated this one #1. Scott immediately connects with the kids. Neil keeps them physically active in between cooking. Class size is intimate. We'll be back.
Susan R. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Age-Appropriate
My sons just loved this camp! They used math. They used creative skills and, if you send them there with Tupperware they will bring home the most delicious meals for dinner. It's a working parent's dream. No need to pack a lunch and they bring home dinner to boot. Awesome food. I particularly was impressed by the Japanese food. The California rolls rocked. My kids ate more vegetables in their one week of camp than they have eaten all year.
Michelle S. - Summer Kids Cooking CampTop Qualities: High Integrity, Personable, Creative, Great Results
Please let Scott know that Sidney has been loving it! She's always been open to trying new things, but even more confidently now! She's learning, having fun, and gaining confidence - a great combination.
Liz A. - After School Enrichment ClassesTop Qualities: Helpful, Personable, Age-Appropriate
The class I sat in on was held at a private school in San Francisco with Chef Scott Davis leading the class. He was fantastic with the group of five children, ages from between 1st to 5th grades. His ability to keep the young kids under control, engaged and focused all at the same time in a very positive way, was awe-inspiring.
Nancy G. - After School Enrichment ClassesTop Qualities: Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazed
Our six year old son loved the class he took from the Culinary Dude. He's so excited about cooking that he did all the grating and other prep work for our Hanukkah dinner this year. It was pretty amazing!
Amy M. - After School Enrichment ClassesTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Age-Appropriate
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Our daughter loved the camp. We appreciated that she learned how to work in the kitchen and learned to be more comfortable using the utensils and stove. In addition, she felt pride in working as a team in creating dishes that they could eat themselves as well as bring home for family members. She is not aspiring to be a Top Chef but just to have a love for cooking. This camp is perfect for this purpose.
Tracy P. - Winter Break Cooking CampTop Qualities: Creative, Personable, Age-Appropriate, Amazing
Really well run and fun at the same time. We attended a 5 year old bday party and it was empowering for the little ones.
EB W. - Kids Cooking PartyTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Creative
My daughter just celebrated her 6th birthday at ITK. She and her 10 little chef friends had a BLAST! The recipes were easy, and delicious! I really liked how the big chef made sure that all the little chef's were involved in the entire process...from learning the rules of the kitchen, to the cooking, and the cleaning, and to the eating! One of the mom's wants to have her next birthday party there! Thanks Chef Scott! We'll be back!
Jeanine S. - Kids Cooking PartyTop Qualities: Incredible, Personable, Age-Appropriate
Great discovery finding ITK and The Culinary Dude! I was looking around for summer camps for my 8 year old nephew, and tried out a week of ITK's cooking camp for kids. My nephew absolutely LOVED the classes and wants to sign up more--each day focused on food from France, Italy, Spain and the Middle East. The Culinary Dude is great with the kids. The kids' classes on Sundays look interesting too and I definitely plan to bring my nephew back to ITK. Just a suggestion, but if Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas classes for kids are available, we're there!
Steve W. - Adult/Child In-home Parties & ClassesTop Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Look no further for an impeccable culinary adventure. Chef Scott, The Culinary Dude is not only an amazing chef, par extraordinaire, but such wonderful honest decent person!! We hosted our daughter's birthday party at ITK Culinary and let me tell you, its not an easy feat to handle 15 tween girls. But he not only did it with ease and comfort, he also made sure the group had a wonderful fun time and actually learned something! We are so bowled over and so ecstatic we found this amazing place and great chef in The Culinary Dude. I cannot wait for more culinary experiences at ITK. The kitchen and working space is fabulous and immaculately clean and the perfect site for a birthday party, girls night out or a romantic couples night. I am a very grateful mom and a very appreciative one as well. Thank you Chef Scott!!
Hanna L. - Adult/Child In-home Parties & ClassesTop Qualities: High Integrity, Personable, Creative, Great Results
Just wanted to say a BIG thanks to the Culinary Dude! My daughters and their friends took the Grains cooking class at ITK with The Culinary Dude and had a blast! We parents enjoyed watching them in action at the end of class and especially loved sitting down with them to dine on their delicious creations! They've been non-stop in the kitchen since then! Creating new dishes and looking through cookbooks for ideas as well! Such an inspiration and I just had to share with fellow Petaluma families - who seemed very interested in enrolling their kids in these fantastic classes as well! Thanks again and hopefully see you soon!
Melodese M. - Adult/Child In-home Parties & ClassesTop Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
"Our twin girls (now age 12) took a cooking class from Scott at Whole Foods in Los Altos, CA. The girls really enjoyed his class and I was hoping he'd teach more classes at Whole Foods. Since this is our daughters' last year at their elementary school and I haven't had a birthday party for them in the last 4 years, I thought I'd give them a party. I wanted to do something different (but not "over the top") for their party, but not make it a logistics nightmare and give them something engaging to do and have them "learn something along the way". Scott's cooking class/competition at our home at the birthday party with 11 girls was outstanding. Hands and brains were engaged for 2+ hours and then they ate what they created. It was excellent and highly recommend this for parties - an incredible learning experience, food prepared by the kids and no useless, non-green goodie bags needed!"
Maureen G. - Adult/Child In-home Parties & ClassesTop Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Current & Past Clients

The Culinary Dude Has Prepared Food For Numerous Schools, Clubs, Charties, Organizations, & Actors Including Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Tony Goldwyn & Bill Pullman.

  • Adams Middle School
  • Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation
  • Brentwood Lower School
  • Culver City Middle School
  • Katie's Cooking School
  • New Horizon School
  • St. Paul The Apostle School
  • Archdiocese of San Francisco
  • Argonne Elementary School
  • Bel Aire Elementary
  • Del Mar Middle School
  • Draeger's
  • First 5 California
  • Foster City PJCC
  • George Peabody Elementary School
  • GLO After School Programs
  • Gravenstein School District Magnet Program
  • Hilldale School
  • Holy Name School
  • Kidz Club Presidio
  • Presidio Hills School
  • Presidio Knolls School
  • Ramekins
  • Relish Culinary Adventures
  • Ross Parks & Recreation
  • San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project
  • San Francisco School District
  • Reed Union School District
  • St. Hilary School
  • St. Monica's School
  • St. Thomas the Apostle School
  • Stanford D-School
  • Sunset Elementary School
  • Strawberry Recreation District
  • The Ranch at Dairy Knoll
  • Martis Camp Club