Good Question...

My son/daughter knows a lot about cooking already, will this course be challenging enough for him/her? Yes. Being a good cook, or a great chef, comes not only from knowledge of techniques, understanding of ingredients, and creativity, but from lots and lots of practice and experience. Our classes are designed to introduce techniques, familiarize students with new ingredients and challenge everyone to learn. All of our classes are experiential, meaning the students DO the cooking. I don’t know a chef of any age who wouldn’t benefit from cooking with their peers.


My child has never cooked, will he/she get enough attention? Absolutely.


What is the value of my son/daughter learning how to cook? Knowing how to cook is invaluable.

Here are a few of the many good reasons to invest in your children’s culinary education:


  1. 1.Eating well, being healthy-  There are many health concerns that are directly related to poor diet. The best way to cultivate good eating habits is to be involved in the preparation of your food... in other words, learn to cook!  

  2. 2.Gaining Confidence-  Cooking is a simple and creative activity that has a beginning, a middle and a rewarding end. Being able to create a dish or a meal is immediately satisfying, not only for the joys of eating, but for the pride in feeding others.

  3. 3.Connecting- Cooking for, or with each other, and eating together is a wonderful way to engage with your friends and family, it is also a great way to get to know new people.

  4. 4.Saving money-  The average home-cooked meal will cost between $5 and $10 per person. To eat the same quality meal in a restaurant will cost you at least 3 to 5 times that amount. Cooking and eating at home is cost-efficient.

  5. 5.Having fun-  Need I say more?


Whether your kids want to be chefs, bakers, t.v. personalities, or just want to play in the kitchen- as far as we can tell, there is no downside to giving them the opportunity to learn to cook.


Is there parking in your neighborhood? Yes, there is lots of free street-parking in the neighborhood, however the North side of 62nd St, between Hollis and Overland, is permit parking only.


Can I apply for a scholarship/financial aid? Yes. COOK offers partial scholarships, awarded based on need and availability. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the following form prior to registering: financial_assist_form 2012.pdf


Do I need to pack my child a lunch? No. Your kids get to eat what they cook. However, if your son/daughter has very special dietary needs and you feel it is important for them to have specific snacks on hand, we appreciate you supplying these. (please no junk food in class).


My son/daughter gets low blood sugar, will there be snacks available? Yes. we will always have snacks on hand. However, if your son/daughter has very special dietary needs and you feel it is important for them to have specific snacks on hand, we appreciate you supplying these.


Should my son/daughter eat breakfast before class? Yes. Class starts at 9:00 with an intro to the day and cooking. There will be snacks available, but we will not be serving a full breakfast.


Do you have classes like these for grown-ups? Yes! We love to cook with “kids” of all ages. For more information on our adult programs please visit the Paulding & Company website.


What is your cancellation policy?

Deposits, cancellations and refunds policy: A non-refundable deposit of $100 per session is due at the time of registration. Tuition balance for all registrants will be due by May 18th, 2012. Tuition is refundable, minus deposit, until 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Cancellations made within two weeks of the program start date will NOT be eligible for a refund, but may apply the remainder of their tuition, after deposit, toward another Summer 2012 class, if space is available. There is no refund for missed days of class, or if the student is dismissed from the program by the Director..

FAQ’s and SAQ’s-  All the good questions you could, have or should ask.

If you don’t get the answers you need here, please contact us.

Paulding & Company 1410 D 62nd St. Emeryville, CA 94608 tel/fax 510-594-1104