What ages are the cooking classes for?

Children aged 4 to 15. The Term 1 course pages list Mini Chefs 4-6, Junior Chefs 7-10 and Teen Master Chefs 11-15; the single-session pages list Junior Chefs as 7-12 and Teen Master Chefs as 13-15, so check which group fits your child.

How much do classes cost?

Single 90-minute sessions, which are the way to join while Term 1 is under way, cost AED 165 for Mini Chefs, AED 180 for Junior Chefs and AED 195 for Teen Master Chefs. Term 1 cost AED 1,675, AED 1,750 and AED 1,850 respectively, but it started on 11-12 September and can no longer be booked. For next term's dates and fees, ask the provider.

Can my child try one class before committing to a term?

No trial class is listed, but single sessions for each age group can be booked on their own online, from AED 165.

When are the classes?

Term 1 group classes run weekly on Fridays (Mini and Junior Chefs) and Saturdays (Mini, Junior and Teen Master Chefs), and each session lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Term 1 started on 11-12 September; single sessions can still be booked. For start times, check the online booking page or ask the provider.

Can I book a birthday party?

Yes. Parties last 2 hours, are private to your group, and include one recipe per child, one craft activity, snacks and drinks, goodie bags, aprons and chef hats. They cost AED 249 per child, for 7 to 20 children.

Can parents stay during the class?

Ask the provider. The booking terms say parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up on time.

Petits Chefs Dubai

Life SkillsCooking

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Dubai South

Ages4–17years old
PriceAED 165a session, lowest price
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Petits Chefs Dubai runs French cooking classes for children aged 4 to 15 from its kitchen at Residence 3E on Expo Village Boulevard, by the park in Dubai South. It began as cooking workshops in New York ten years ago, and the Dubai team teaches what it calls "clean cooking": cooking from scratch with fresh, wholesome ingredients and sustainable, zero-waste kitchen habits. Children cook in age groups - Mini Chefs, Junior Chefs and Teen Master Chefs - in weekly term classes on Fridays and Saturdays. Term 1 (AED 1,675 to AED 1,850 depending on the group) began on 11-12 September and is closed to new sign-ups, so for now children join through single 90-minute sessions from AED 165. There are also private birthday parties (AED 249 per child, 7 to 20 children) and a Sunday family brunch where kids aged 12 and under cook free alongside paying adults. The site says more than 1,500 Dubai families have cooked with it, and it is rated 4.9 on Google from 36 reviews.

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The activity

Cooking, explained

Kids' cooking classes teach real kitchen skills - measuring, following a recipe, safe handling of tools and basic techniques like whisking, kneading and baking - while building patience, focus and confidence around new foods. Sessions are usually built around a dish or a cuisine, and children make something they can eat or take home. Many parents find that picky eaters are more willing to taste food they have cooked themselves. Classes are normally grouped by age, with the youngest groups starting at around 4, and baking or pastry sessions often sit alongside general cooking. It is a hands-on, social activity that also brings in a little maths, reading and teamwork.

Who it's for

Children aged 4 to 15, split by age: Mini Chefs 4-6, Junior Chefs 7-10 and Teen Master Chefs 11-15 on the Term 1 course pages. The single-session pages list Junior Chefs as 7-12 and Teen Master Chefs as 13-15, so check with the team which group suits your child. The site says all levels are welcome. Adults have their own classes, and the Sunday family brunch is for adults cooking with kids aged 12 and under.

What to expect

Group sessions last 1 hour 30 minutes, with children cooking French recipes and learning about healthy, sustainable cooking. Classes are booked and paid for in full online. Arrive 10 minutes early - anyone more than 15 minutes late may not be able to join. Tell the team about any food allergies or dietary needs before the class. Parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Classes are non-refundable, though a make-up session may be offered if there is space. No trial class is listed; Term 1 is already under way, but single sessions (AED 165-195) can still be booked without a term. What to bring: ask the provider.

Highlights

Term 1 group classes on Fridays and Saturdays began 11-12 Sep and are closed to new sign-ups (Mini AED 1,675, Junior AED 1,750, Teen Master AED 1,850) (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Single 90-minute sessions bookable now: AED 165 Mini, AED 180 Junior, AED 195 Teen Master (petitschefsdubai.ae)
French "clean cooking" from scratch with fresh ingredients and zero-waste habits (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Private 2-hour birthday parties with one recipe and one craft activity, AED 249 per child, 7-20 kids (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Sunday family brunch: AED 300 per adult, kids 12 and under free, minimum 2 adults (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Rated 4.9 on Google from 36 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Petits Chefs Dubai is rated 4.9 on Google from 36 reviews. 35 of those reviews give five stars and one gives three stars.

The facts

Ages: 4-15: Mini Chefs 4-6, Junior Chefs 7-10, Teen Master Chefs 11-15 on the term course pages (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Prices: Single sessions AED 165 (Mini) / 180 (Junior) / 195 (Teen Master), bookable now; Term 1 (started 11-12 Sep, closed to new sign-ups): Mini AED 1,675, Junior AED 1,750, Teen Master AED 1,850; birthday party AED 249 per child (7-20 kids); family brunch AED 300 per adult, kids 12 and under free (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Schedule: Term 1 weekly classes began 11 Sep (Fridays: Mini, Junior) and 12 Sep (Saturdays: Mini, Junior, Teen Master) and are closed to new sign-ups; single sessions bookable; sessions 1h30; family brunch on Sundays; start times: ask the provider (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Trial: No trial class listed; single sessions bookable from AED 165 while Term 1 is under way (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Where: Expo Village - by the park, Residence 3E, Expo Village Boulevard, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai South
How to book: petitschefsdubai.ae/onlinebooking · +971 58 560 1987 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day10am–5:30pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes are paid in full when booking and are non-refundable; make-up sessions depend on availability (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Arrive 10 minutes early; late arrivals after 15 minutes may not be able to join (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Tell the team about food allergies or dietary needs before class (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Photos may be taken for promotion; you can opt out on the registration form (petitschefsdubai.ae)
Women-owned business (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible car park; no wheelchair-accessible toilet or seating listed (Google listing)