MiniChefs is an after school cooking club for children aged from 6 years old based in Langdon Hills. I’m Michelle, a Mum to twin girls, Ava & Amelia.
You can also order a monthly baking kit to be delivered to you or someone as a gift. MiniChefs Club is an after school cooking club based from my home in Langdon Hills for all children from 5 years old. I have a passion for all things in the kitchen and spend a lot of time cooking with my girls. I want to give children the opportunity to learn about food & nutrition in an educational and fun way. I believe learning some basic cooking skills can promote independence and the satisfaction of seeing a finished dish will do wonders for their self-esteem! They won’t even realise they are polishing their numeracy & literacy skills with the counting, measuring and recipe reading! You can also subscribe to a monthly baking delivery. Each month a box will be delivered through your letter box containing all of the dry ingredients, you will just need to add a few extras from your fridge (butter, eggs for example) to complete the bake. Your box comes with a gift and full recipe card to follow. Order via the website at minichefsclub.co.uk
03/02/2026
Why you should cook a chickpea curry tonight!
Chickpea curry isn’t just tasty — it’s packed with feel-good benefits:
Full of plant protein – Chickpeas help keep you fuller for longer and support everyday energy.
Great for digestion – They’re rich in fibre, which helps your gut stay happy.
Budget-friendly & sustainable – Chickpeas are affordable, easy to store, and better for the planet.
Super versatile – You can add any veggies you have at home and change the spices to match your taste. for busy days – One pot, simple steps, and great leftovers for the next day!
Healthy, comforting, and seriously delicious — chickpea curry is a win all around 😊
Comment recipe below and I’ll whizz it over to you!
01/02/2026
Today is National Yorkshire Pudding day - who is a fan?
It was always my favourite part of the Sunday roast as a child and now one of my Twinnies is exactly the same!
There are always many recipes to create these - here’s mine:-
Using a measuring jug, cracks 3 eggs and remember the ml.
👩🍳 Pour the eggs into a mixing bowl
👩🍳 Using the same ml as the eggs, measure plain flour and then milk and add to the mixing bowl
👩🍳 Whisk the batter until there are no lumps and leave in the fridge until needed (overnight is even better)
👩🍳 Set the oven temp to 240c, add a little oil to your Yorkshire pan and place into the oven until sizzling
👩🍳 Pour in your batter and cook for 20 mins and well risen
How do you make yours?
26/01/2026
09/01/2026
Hi Everyone!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all have had a brilliant Christmas and everyone is happy to be back to school and some routine (personally I’m missing all the cheese!!)
It’s been a crazy first week back but I have been working on the first set of workshops for 2026.
I’m going to go live with them on the website at 6pm on Friday 9th Jan.
There will be some of the regular Saturday morning workshops, but also some workshops during February half term. These will be a mixture of 2.5 hours and the full cooking day from 10-4pm
Set your alarms if you want to book on, there are 6 MiniChefs per workshop and spaces always go quickly!
If you have any vouchers that you would like to use please pop me a message with your voucher numbers so I can pull all of your info out (I’m working on getting the website changed so that at the point of booking you can enter your voucher number but I haven’t managed to get that completed in this time frame).
UPDATE - spaces now all gone! If you would like more information please email Michelle@MiniChefsclub.co.uk I’m collating information for a potential additional class!
Calling all teens!
In my 10 years of running MiniChefs Club I have picked up some experience in the benefits of spending time in the kitchen.
👩🍳Independence & Real-Life Skills
Cooking means teens don’t have to rely on take-always or others. They learn how to take care of themselves — a huge win for adulthood.
👩🍳 Confidence That Carries Over
Nailing a recipe = instant confidence. That confidence spills into school, social life, and trying new things.
👩🍳Better Choices, Better Health
When teens know how food works, they make smarter choices, understand nutrition, and feel more in control of what they eat.
👩🍳 Creativity Without Screens
Cooking is hands-on, expressive, and fun. It’s one of the few creative activities that doesn’t involve staring at a screen — and you get to eat the result
👩🍳 Teamwork & Social Skills
Cooking together builds communication, patience, and collaboration. It’s social without being awkward.
👩🍳 Career & Passion Discovery
Some teens discover a real passion — whether it’s becoming a chef, food creator, entrepreneur, or just being the friend who cooks.
👩🍳 Bonus: It’s Cool
Let’s be real — being able to cook is a flex! Friends notice. Parents appreciate it. Future roommates will thank them!
I have some space to join our Wednesday gang, we start at 7pm and finish at 8.15pm and each week we alternate between a sweet and savoury dish.
The cost is £60 per month which includes, aprons, all ingredients and take home boxes.
We start back on 7th Jan - message me to secure your space!
31/12/2025
2025 has been an absolute smasher!
👩🍳 MiniChefs Club turned 10
👩🍳 I now work full time with 1:1 lesson’s
👩🍳 I’m part of a team working in Care Homes for adults with Special Needs
👩🍳 My Twinnies started driving
👩🍳 I’ve ticked a few more Cities off my list
Another year of being happy & healthy and for that I’ve no complaints!
More of the same please 2026 - I’ve got a lot of plans!
Thank you for the continued support, you make my dreams come true 😊
24/12/2025
Christmas Eve … time to sign off for a while to spend time with my favourites ❤️. (Well until I’m begging you for likes in a little while because, you know, the algorithm 😬).
Thank you so much for all the small business support during this year, 10 years of MiniChefs Club and it’s been truly amazing.
Wishing you and yours a brilliant Christmas whatever you are doing and wherever you are.
Merry Christmas 🎄
27/11/2025
A special Festive Make It Box is here and I’ve put it in the sale section!
Enjoy making these fun Rice Krispy Mini Christmas Puddings along with some magical memories 🎄
I’ve heard the Big Fella is partial to one or two when he’s flying around on Christmas Eve 🎅🏻
📦 Limited Christmas Edition
👩🍳 Perfect for ages 3+
🎁 The sweetest gift for curious little creators
Tap to grab yours before they fly away with the reindeer!
Dispatched Monday 15th December
12/11/2025
Chicken Curry Workshop - the last workshop of 2025 with availability! Give your child the joy of cooking and confidence in the kitchen!
Join me on Saturday, 22nd November for the Katsu Chicken Curry Workshop, where your MiniChefs will learn how to prepare a delicious curry from scratch — from measuring and mixing ingredients to understanding simple spices and flavours.
I will teach every MiniChef the step-by-step process in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment. It’s the perfect weekend activity for curious cooks and budding food lovers!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd November
🕒 Time: 10am - 12.30pm
📍 Location: MiniChefs Club
💰 £25
👩🍳 Ages: [anyone from age 6 plus]
✨ Tap to book!
24/10/2025
Jingle all the way ...
Christmas bookings open Sunday evening!
20/10/2025
The October Make It Box is here — and it’s a Wagon Wheels adventure!
This month, your MiniChefs will love getting hands-on in the kitchen as they whip up their own gooey, chocolatey Wagon Wheels!
Packed with pre-measured ingredients, easy instructions, and loads of fun, it’s the perfect way to bake, learn, and snack together.
The box will be dispatched on 31st October - click below to place your order!
I hope all of your MiniChefs have settled back into school life and we are all enjoying some sort of routine after a summer of fun. I had such a great time running all of the workshops, we maked and baked some really delicious dishes and it was lovely to see some new faces as well as the returning MiniChefs who always bring the enthusiasm and passion!
I've been working on the workshop calendar for the rest of the year. I have 4 Halloween specific workshops as well as 2 Saturday morning workshops in October and November before we start the Christmas workshops on Saturday 29th November (these will go live on 1st November)
So what's coming up?
Jelly Cat Cupcakes
Sat 4th Oct
Halloween Brownies
Wed 29th Oct
Halloween Haunted House Cake
Thurs 30th Oct
Halloween Biscuit Sandwiches
Fri 31st Oct
Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Sat 1st Nov
Chicken Curry
22nd Nov
All workshops start at 10am and finish at 12.30pm and are available to anyone aged 6 years and above. Each workshop can only take 6 MiniChefs so be sure to put the reminder in your calendars to avoid missing out on a place.
I provide all aprons, ingredients, drinks, snacks and take home boxes so there is nothing for your MiniChef to bring aside from themselves!
Workshops are priced at £25.00
I have left some space in my diary for private workshops. These are becoming increasingly popular and allow a group of friends to get together and make or bake something they all love. It's a great way to spend 2 hours and gives you some time to spend with other children, or just by yourself whilst you wait for your goods to come home hot and ready to eat. Drop me an email if you would like more information or to secure a date during the Half Term holidays.
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MiniChefs Club is an after school cooking club based from my home in Langdon Hills for all children from 5 years old. I’m Michelle, a Mum to twin girls, Ava & Amelia. I have a passion for all things in the kitchen and spend a lot of time cooking with my girls.
I want to give children the opportunity to learn about food & nutrition in an educational and fun way. I believe learning some basic cooking skills can promote independence and the satisfaction of seeing a finished dish will do wonders for their self-esteem! They won’t even realise they are polishing their numeracy & literacy skills with the counting, measuring and recipe reading!
MiniChefs Club has been running since September 2015 and is carried out from a cabin in my garden that has been turned into a kitchen. I start from age 5 for a maximum of 6 children. I supply all aprons, ingredients and take home boxes; the children make everything themselves, from scratch. At the after school club we alternate between a sweet & savoury dish every week; classes start at 4pm and finish at 5.15pm with the food cooked, ready to take home and eat. The after school club is charged at £42.05 per calender month.
As well as the after school club I run themed workshops a Saturday, these are longer at 2.5 hours starting either at 10am or 2pm and priced at £25.00 I have all workshops listed via my events section on the MiniChefs page.
If you would like any further information or would like to come and take a look at the kitchen at anytime, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
