Our workshops are designed for 2-10 year olds with a focus on nutritious, gluten-free and refined sugar-free recipes, while encouraging children to build confidence, independence and a lifelong connection to healthy food.
Featured at:
Mock Red Hill
Benton Rise Farm
Hawkes Farm
Ashcombe Maze
Meet Stef
Hi, I’m Stef — mum, food lover, and the creator behind Stef’s Mini Chefs.
What started as a passion for nourishing my own children has grown into a space where little people can explore food, creativity, confidence and connection in a fun, hands-on environment.
Through professionally designed cooking workshops, I help children develop a positive relationship with food from an early age. Together, we prepare nutritious snacks using mostly organic, fresh, locally sourced ingredients while learning valuable life skills along the way. From mixing and measuring to discovering new flavours and textures, every workshop is designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in the kitchen.
I believe children are far more likely to enjoy healthy foods when they are involved in creating them. By making food education fun, practical and engaging, my goal is to help raise a generation of well-nourished, food-curious children who feel empowered to explore, create and connect through cooking.
Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Stef’s Mini Chefs is more than a cooking class, It’s a joyful learning experience where children and their grown-ups can slow down, create memories, and discover the magic of food together.
Stef's Mini Chefs CORE FOCUS
Developmental Skills
Learn simple additions through recipe measurements
Nutrition Knowledge
Enhance their connection with nutritious foods
Social Skills
Build on social/emotional skills
Colour Recognition
Recognise different colours
School Holiday Workshops
Looking for a fun, creative and screen-free activity?
Stef’s Mini Chefs Holiday Workshops are designed to inspire little food lovers through hands-on cooking experiences that are equal parts educational and fun. Children will learn practical kitchen skills, explore new ingredients, create delicious recipes from scratch, and build confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.
Using fresh, wholesome ingredients, each session encourages creativity, independence and a positive relationship with food. Whether your child is a budding chef or simply loves getting messy in the kitchen, our holiday workshop provide the perfect opportunity to learn, create and make new friends.
Suitable for ages 2-10 years every workshop is packed with laughter and learning.
Spaces are limited and often book out quickly, so be sure to reserve your child's place early.
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