Harmons Grocery - Mountain View Village

Harmons Cooking School at Mountain View Village transforms grocery shopping into a fun educational experience with hands-on cooking classes designed specifically for families. Kids can learn essential kitchen skills, explore new foods, and create delicious recipes alongside parents in a professional yet welcoming environment that makes culinary education accessible and entertaining.

• ✓Hands-on cooking stations where each child gets to participate actively
• ✓Professional chef instructors who make learning fun and age-appropriate
• ✓Take-home recipes and often the food you've prepared to enjoy
• ✓Summer kids cooking camps offering multi-day culinary adventures
• ✓Family classes that encourage parent-child bonding through cooking

1. 1.Book cooking classes well in advance as they fill up quickly, especially during summer camps and school breaks
2. 2.Arrive 10 minutes early to your class to check in, get settled, and review any allergy information with instructors
3. 3.Let kids wear an apron from home or plan to purchase one from the store as a souvenir to remember their culinary adventure
4. 4.Browse the store after class for specialty ingredients featured in your recipes so you can recreate dishes at home
5. 5.Check their website regularly for themed classes around holidays,gingerbread houses at Christmas and decorated cookies are family favorites

Weekday morning or early afternoon classes typically have smaller group sizes and more individualized attention. Saturday morning classes are popular but offer more energy and interaction with other families. Avoid scheduling classes right before dinner when kids might be too hungry to focus.

Class fees vary by program (typically $20-50 per person depending on the class). All ingredients and equipment are provided. The cooking school is located within the grocery store, so families can easily shop before or after class.

Summer cooking camps for kids are extremely popular and require early registration (often opening in spring). Holiday-themed classes around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's Day book quickly. Classes may have reduced schedules during major holidays.

Since you'll be cooking your own creations, you may not need a meal afterward! However, Mountain View Village shopping center has Chick-fil-A and other family-friendly options nearby if the class leaves kids wanting more.