Foundation
Knife Skills & Kitchen Fundamentals
Build the foundational techniques every great chef relies on — from proper knife grip and station management to mise en place.
Summer Culinary 2027
Summer Culinary — Los Angeles
Global Street Food & Bold Flavors in One of the World's Greatest Food Cities
Ages 12–17·Professional COMMERCIAL KITCHENSSleepaway & Day Programs·Professional COMMERCIAL KITCHENSProfessional Chef Instructors·Professional COMMERCIAL KITCHENSGlobal Cuisine Focus
Apply to the LA ProgramAbout This Kitchen
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse and exciting food cities in the world — a place where Korean BBQ, Mexican street tacos, Japanese ramen, and modern California cuisine all share the same block. Our LA campus puts student chefs at the center of this extraordinary culinary melting pot, with access to state-of-the-art professional kitchens and a food scene that is endlessly inspiring. Students spend their days building real cooking skills — mastering knife work, exploring global flavor profiles, cooking bold savory dishes, and plating food that looks and tastes like it came from a top LA restaurant. Evenings bring curated city excursions with our experienced staff, exploring LA's legendary food neighborhoods firsthand. Whether you're a first-time cook or a seasoned home chef, our LA culinary arts program will challenge and inspire you — and no experience is needed to apply.
Apply to the LA ProgramThe Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Global Flavors
Global Street Food & World Cuisines
Explore the bold, diverse flavors that define LA — from Korean BBQ and Mexican street food to Japanese-inspired dishes and modern California cuisine.
Savory Mastery
Restaurant-Quality Savory Cooking
Build a repertoire of bold, restaurant-quality savory dishes — perfectly seared proteins, rich sauces, and complex flavor profiles that impress.
Finishing Skills
Plating & Presentation
Turn your dishes into works of art. Learn the visual language of professional plating used in top LA restaurants.
A Day in the Life
Daily Schedule:
Morning
Chef Demo & Hands-On Technique
The chef demonstrates a skill live — from knife work to building a sauce — and students follow right along. This is where the real skills are built, one technique at a time.
Afternoon
Recipe Sessions
Afternoons are dedicated to cooking a large variety of recipes. Students are in the kitchen most of the day, working through multiple dishes inspired by LA's world-class food culture.
Evening
LA City Excursions
We explore the city together. Favorite stops include Grand Central Market, Koreatown, the Santa Monica Pier, Olvera Street, and LA's legendary food halls — experiencing the city's neighborhoods, food, and culture firsthand.
2027 Sessions COMING SOON; WE WILL BE GOING MOST OF THE SUMMER
Tuition & Dates
| Session | Dates | Residential | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | TBD — 2027 Dates Coming Soon | TBD | TBD |
Why Choose a SummerCulinary Program?
The Most Diverse Food City in America
Los Angeles is home to more distinct culinary traditions than almost any other city in the world. Our LA campus puts teen chefs at the center of this extraordinary diversity — cooking global flavors from day one.
A Food Culture Unlike Any Other
LA's food scene is legendary — from Michelin-starred restaurants to iconic street food stalls. Our students don't just cook in a kitchen; they experience the city's food culture up close every evening.
Professional Training in a World-Class Setting
Our Los Angeles campus runs inside a fully equipped commercial kitchen where every student has their own professional workstation, industry-grade tools, and chef-led instruction from day one.
A Cooking Camp for Everyone
Our LA cooking camp was built around a simple belief: every teen deserves a seat at the table, no matter where they're starting from. Our program meets students exactly where they are — no experience needed.
Common Questions
What is the best cooking summer camp in Los Angeles for teens?+
The top-rated cooking summer camp in Los Angeles for teens is SummerCulinary. We provide immersive, hands-on culinary programs designed for aspiring young chefs who want to learn professional kitchen skills from expert chef instructors.
Does Los Angeles have specialized culinary camps for teens and high school students?+
Yes, SummerCulinary offers premier culinary camps for teens and specialized summer culinary programs for high school students in Los Angeles. These advanced teen cooking camps operate inside a professional kitchen environment.
How do SummerCulinary programs compare to traditional LA cooking classes?+
While traditional LA cooking classes offer short, isolated sessions, SummerCulinary provides an immersive, week-long culinary bootcamp experience that accelerates learning dramatically.
Does SummerCulinary offer day options or overnight culinary summer camps in LA?+
SummerCulinary offers both premier day programs and residential overnight culinary summer camps for students in the Los Angeles area.
Who teaches the classes at this Los Angeles cooking camp?+
All classes at our LA campus are taught by professional working chefs with real restaurant experience — not culinary students or teaching assistants.