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Welcome to Innovation Chef Academy - Where Kids Cook, Learn & Shine!

At Innovation Chef Academy By Just Cakin' It!, we teach kids valuable life skills through engaging culinary experiences. We empower young chefs ages 3-15 to not only learn how to cook, but also to explore the science behind food, develop entrepreneurial skills, and build confidence in the kitchen!

Rated 5 Stars by Students

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Inspiring Young Chefs in Orlando

At Innovation Chef Academy, we believe the kitchen is a place for creativity, confidence, and connection. Our hands-on youth cooking classes in Waterford Lakes, Orlando teach kids ages 3–15 essential kitchen skills, food safety, and teamwork — all while having fun and making delicious recipes.

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Why Parents Choose Us

Our classes are designed to provide a well-rounded, educational experience through culinary adventures. Each week, students explore new topics based on kitchen skills and science, and create delicious meals or desserts that tie into what they’ve learned.

Life Skills

From teamwork to problem-solving, kids learn essential skills that they can use both in and out of the kitchen.

Entrepreneurship

Students gain a basic understanding of how to turn their culinary skills into a future business.

Advanced students can earn this valuable food safety certification, giving them a head start in the culinary field.

ServSafe Certification

Class Schedule

Interactive Learning

Students engage in exciting culinary activities while discovering how science applies to cooking.

Weekly Wednesday Classes

Mini Chefs - Parental free time

Age: 3-6

Time: 9:30-10:30A

Location: 32828 (Exact location given upon registration)

Type: This is a drop off class, however parents must stay within 5 min proximity

Our group classes foster teamwork and help students bond with their peers.

Build Friendships

Students Will Learn:

  • Meal preparation and presentation

  • Kitchen safety and sanitation

  • Cooking methods and techniques

  • Kitchen and restaurant dynamics

  • Culinary math

  • Marinades

  • Knife Skills

  • Food freshness

  • International cooking

Junior Chefs

Age: 7-11

Time: 11:30-1:30

Location: 32828 (Exact location given upon registration)

Type: This is a drop off class

Teen Chef Masters

Age: 12-15

Time: 2:00-4:00P

Location: 32828 (Exact location given upon registration)

Type: This is a drop off class

Customer Feedback

Hear what our students say about their experience at Innovation Chef Academy.

The youth cooking sessions truly capture the essence of culinary innovation and creativity.

Alex Johnson
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orange and black Harley-Davidson motorcycle

Dayton, OH

I love how the class blend traditional and modern elements, representing our culinary journey perfectly.

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man holding incandescent bulb
Maria Lopez

Fishers, IN

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