Charchelly's Culinary Academy
We give students the tools, skills, and confidence to create in the kitchen — building creativity and independence that last a lifetime. Let's Get Cooking!
Hands-On • Chef-Inspired • Educational • Creative • Fun
Teaching life skills, one recipe at a time.
Culinary Learning Paths
Cooking Is More Than Following a Recipe. Pick the path that fits your child today — and grow from there.
Level 1
Foundations
4-Week Program · $450
Level 2
Intermediate
4-Week Program · $480
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Specialty Classes
One-Day Drop-Off · Fridays
1-on-1
Private Cooking Lessons
Mon & Wed Mornings · from $150/hour
Level 3
Culinary Creator
Coming Soon
Skill Progression
Specialty Classes · One-Day Drop-Off
Private Lessons
Monday & Wednesday mornings · one-on-one
$450 — 4-WEEK PROGRAM
Students will learn
$480 — 4-WEEK PROGRAM
Students will learn
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Specialty Classes
One-day drop-off classes, generally held on Fridays for about 2 hours. No prerequisites — students do not need to complete Foundations or Intermediate unless a listing says so.
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Let's Make Pizza!
$50 PER STUDENT
One-Day Drop-Off · Friday · 9:00 – 11:00 AM · 2 Hours
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Where Creativity Meets Dessert
One-Day Drop-Off · Friday · 2 Hours · Price per listing
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Pasta Playground
One-Day Drop-Off · Friday · 2 Hours · Price per listing
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Caribbean-inspired
One-Day Drop-Off · Friday · 2 Hours · Price per listing
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Family & teen favorites
One-Day Drop-Off · Friday · 2 Hours · Price per listing
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Private Cooking Lessons
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Monday & Wednesday Mornings
Personalized instruction with Chef Charles, Chef Michelle, or both when available.
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We don't just teach students WHAT to cook. We teach them HOW to cook.
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Back-to-School August Special
All materials included
Everything your student cooks with is provided.
Classes begin September 1
Reserve now — spots are limited.
Buckeye & West Valley
East Valley available with a $30 travel fee.
ESA Accepted
We accept Empowerment Scholarship Account funds.
Neurodivergent Friendly
Supportive, low-overwhelm instruction.
Minimum 2 classes
Required to receive the August promotional rate.
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Students learn age-appropriate knife safety, kitchen organization, equipment use, and proper cooking techniques.
Students learn how to prepare foods from basic ingredients instead of relying only on packaged foods.
Fractions, measuring, conversions, portions, timing, temperatures, and practical math.
Students discover how ingredients interact and why different cooking techniques work.
Safe food handling, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, balanced meals, and kitchen cleanliness.
Meal planning, grocery lists, comparing prices, understanding portions, and making smart food choices.
Students practice working together, following instructions, asking for help, and communicating in the kitchen.
Students work toward preparing complete dishes and meals from beginning to end.
Featured Series
Master the Sauce, Master the Dish.
Ten hands-on classes, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Homemade pasta, marinara, pesto, Alfredo, ravioli, and a final pasta party showcase. Ages 10–18. All ingredients, recipe cards, and a certificate of completion included.
Per Class
$60
Whole Series
$500
Private Lessons
Personalized lessons built around your student — their pace, their interests, and their goals. Great for beginners, picky eaters, neurodivergent learners, or anyone who wants focused, individual attention in the kitchen.
Private lesson rates
$150/hour · one student
$225/hour · two students
Pricing varies with lesson length and menu. Call or text and we'll build the right lesson for your student.
Call to ScheduleEvery parent/guardian must review and sign the academy handbook before a student's seat is confirmed.
Read & Sign NowSupply lists, kitchen safety guides, weekly menus, and ESA reimbursement guidance.
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Build the skills. Develop the confidence. Discover your creativity. Have fun in the kitchen.
Charchelly's Culinary Academy
Hands-On • Chef-Inspired • Educational • Creative • Fun
Serving Buckeye and the surrounding West Valley. East Valley available with a $30 travel fee.
About the Academy