Foods of the World Summer Camp
Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 2 , 2027 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
$679.00 per station - One Student per Station
Grab your apron and passport — we're taking your taste buds on a trip around the world!
Join us at the Florida Academy of Baking for five exciting days of cooking, exploring flavors, and discovering delicious dishes from around the globe — all without leaving our kitchen!
Designed for aspiring young chefs aged 12 and up, this immersive, hands-on summer camp is perfect for teens who love food, enjoy trying new things, and want to develop the confidence to prepare delicious meals from scratch.
Each day, we'll travel to a different culinary destination, exploring the ingredients, flavors, spices, and cooking techniques that make its cuisine unique. From the bold flavors of Southern Louisiana to the bustling street markets of Thailand, the delicate art of Japanese sushi, the vibrant flavors of Spain, and the comforting classics of Britain, there's a whole world of delicious discoveries waiting!
Our Five-Day Culinary Adventure
Southern Comforts: A Taste of Louisiana - We're heading to the American South to create a hearty, flavor-packed Gumbo, freshly baked Cornbread, and classic Southern Potato Salad. Students will discover the secrets of building flavor with a roux, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Thai Street Food: Sweet, Salty, Sour & Spicy! - Experience the exciting flavors of Thailand as we prepare authentic-inspired Pad Thai, delicious Chicken Satay, and sweet Coconut Sticky Rice. Learn how to balance the signature flavors of Thai cooking while mastering stir-frying, marinades, and sauces.
Spanish Fiesta: Perfect Paella - We're off to sunny Spain to create one of its most iconic dishes — Paella! Learn how to build layers of flavor using aromatic vegetables, saffron, and seasonings while mastering the techniques behind perfectly cooked rice and that sought-after golden crust known as socarrat and along the way we will snick in some Spanish Tapas.
Japanese Sushi: Roll With It! - Discover the art of Japanese sushi making! Students will learn to prepare and season sushi rice, select and prepare fillings, and master the techniques of rolling, shaping, and presenting beautiful Sushi Rolls. A fun, creative day that combines precision, patience, and plenty of delicious results!
British Classics: Perfect Cornish Pasties - Takes us to England, where students will make traditional Cornish Pasties from scratch. They'll prepare a traditional pastry, chop and season the savory filling, and learn how to roll, fill, shape, and crimp their pasties before baking them to golden perfection.
Along the way, our young chefs will develop valuable kitchen and life skills, including:
Knife skills and safe food preparation
Kitchen safety, hygiene, and food handling
Preparing fresh vegetables, meat, and other ingredients
Understanding herbs, spices, and how to build layers of flavor
Following recipes, measuring ingredients, and planning meals
Learning a variety of international cooking techniques
Kitchen organization, time management, and teamwork
Cleaning up properly after themselves! You're welcome, parents and future roommates!
Everything Is Included!
We provide all ingredients, aprons, equipment for in-class use, packaging, and recipes.
Students will take home the delicious dishes they prepare, along with the recipes and skills to recreate their favorite international meals for family and friends.
By the end of the week, they'll have explored five exciting cuisines, discovered new flavors, and gained the confidence to tackle recipes from around the world.
Classes take place in our professional commercial kitchen, where all food safety and hygiene procedures must be followed.
Each student must provide a completed liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before the first day of camp.
Spaces are limited — book your young chef's FABulous culinary adventure today!
Suitable for ages 12 and older - no exceptions. Flour, Eggs and Dairy are used during this camp. If your child has any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact us before signing up.
Please do not bring your child if they have a fever or cough/cold.
Please ensure prompt drop-off and collection each day to allow for sanitizing and preparation for the following classes.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are for an individual station for the ENTIRE week. We cannot offer day rates/sharing of stations as there are recipe continuity issues and space is limited.