anyone participate in this fun food experience?

[duckyfordonald]

I read on another thread that there is some type of Junior Chef or Culinary Adventure for Kids program that is offered. It is different from the Nestle Cookie program at the Land in Epcot, and it is not the program offered at the Grand Floridian. It was a little known program, free of charge, and you had to "request" with your server for the kids to participate. I believe the OP said her kids got to help prepare their salads at the Garden Grill and also something (maybe with the meat skewers?) at Ohana's. Has anyone else ever heard of this or participated? It sounds like something my kids would LOVE, but there is not much info. about whether such a program exists or for what ages. Thanks!

 

[duckyfordonald]

I actually got the search button to work, and found this from the OP. It sounds really cool, but I have never seen or heard of such a program (other than than the Nestle cookies, Grand Floridian) actually happening. Hoping that some of you DISers have participated and can give more details!

Here is some info:

Kids are people too: Young guests can don a chef's jacket and toque for a quick culinary lesson in the free Junior Chef Program at Epcot and many of the Walt Disney World restaurants. Chefs assist kids in tossing a salad for their family, for instance, or decorating their own desserts. To participate, just ask a server at any sit-down eatery.


Walt Disney World Junior Chefs
Youngsters get a taste of what it�s like behind the scenes in the Walt Disney World Junior Chef Program. In both quick-service and full-service eateries, young guests are randomly selected every day to don a toque and white jacket and help decorate a cake or cookies, or toss a salad for their own family�s meal. Though the children are not permitted in the kitchens, the chefs give them a quick and fun culinary lesson, with guests often gathered round to watch.

For instance, at Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant at Disney�s Animal Kingdom Lodge, cultural representatives from Africa select children to participate. A Boma chef comes to the table and escorts the child to the restaurant�s on-stage bakery to make a dessert to share with their family. Each participant gets a photo and a certificate signed by the chef.

 

[katlas&kids]

My kids would really love to do this, esp. my almost 10yo DS!

 

[duckyfordonald]

Bump - Hoping someone out there has participated or knows more info!