COOKING LAMA

From culinary skills to healthy eating habits!
Food edutainment programs for children
from 2 to 11 years old

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OKING LAMA

Our mission is to inspire children aged 2 to 12 y.o. to enjoy the benefits of preparing and consuming nutritious, environmentally-friendly, and balanced meals.

Mission –

We focus on educating children about healthy eating habits through cooking skills, ultimately fostering vital life skills such as healthy living and self-reliance.

Developing culinary skills from childhood at Cooking lama is

Expanding children's diets

Gentle formation of healthy eating habits

Fostering independence

An excellent form of leisure and teaching children new skills for everyday life

SCHEDULE

17 January at 2PM and at 4:30PM

LUNCH BOX LABORATORY PROGRAM
Each class lasts 90 minutes and includes:
-Nutrition edutainment activities
-Dressing up, introduction to the equipment
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training
-Enjoying cooked dishes, gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o., 5 to 7 y.o., 7 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
zucchini waffle, fruit skewer, energy ball

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

24 January at 2PM and 4:30PM

LUNCH BOX LABORATORY PROGRAM
Each class lasts 90 minutes and includes:
-Nutrition edutainment activities
-Dressing up, introduction to the equipment
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training
-Enjoying cooked dishes, gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o., 5 to 7 y.o., 7 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
lunch box (marinated chicken, colourful rice, vegetable skewer)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

31 January at 2PM and 4:30PM

LUNCH BOX LABORATORY PROGRAM
Each class lasts 90 minutes and includes:
-Nutrition edutainment activities
-Dressing up, introduction to the equipment
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training
-Enjoying cooked dishes, gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o., 5 to 7 y.o., 7 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
afternoon snack box (strawberry galette, protein balls)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

21 December at 10:30 AM

CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS WORKSHOP
-Christmas food traditions interactive activities
-Cooking time
-Setting the table and making the decorations (Christmas theme)
-Photo and gift time

Whom for?
Children 3+

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the chef, nutritionist, materials, kitchen utensils, ingredients, gifts.
220 aed - one ticket
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

12 December at 4:30 PM

FOOD CULTURE'S WINTER FESTIVAL
SCANDINAVIAN HYGGE CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
-Scandinavian traditions interactive activities with a special guest
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training (Christmas theme)
-Photo and gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3+

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the chef, nutritionist, materials, kitchen utensils, ingredients, gifts.
Special guest is coming this class!
220 aed - one ticket
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

6 December at 2:00 PM

FOOD CULTURE'S WINTER FESTIVAL
MEXICAN FOOD WORKSHOP
-Mexican traditions interactive activities with a special guest
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training
-Enjoying cooked dishes
-Photo and gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3+

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - one ticket
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

29 November at 2:00 PM

FOOD CULTURE'S WINTER FESTIVAL
EMIRATI CUISINE WORKSHOP
-Emirati traditions interactive activities with a special guest
-Cooking time
-Setting the table training
-Enjoying cooked dishes
-Photo and gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o.,
from 6 to 8 y.o.,
from 9 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - one ticket
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

22 November at 2PM and 4:30PM

TRIAL OR SHORT-TERM PROGRAM
2:00 pm - RAINBOW FOOD (AUTUMN)
4:30 pm - LUNCH BOX LABORATORY

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o.,
from 6 to 8 y.o.,
from 9 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
Look at the program below.

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

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15 November at 2PM and 4:30PM

TRIAL OR SHORT-TERM PROGRAM
2:00 pm - RAINBOW FOOD (AUTUMN)
4:30 pm - LUNCH BOX LABORATORY

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o.,
from 6 to 8 y.o.,
from 9 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
Look at the program below.

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

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8 November at 2PM and at 4:30PM

SHORT-TERM PROGRAM 1.1. OR TRIAL
2:00 pm - RAINBOW FOOD (AUTUMN)
4:30 pm - LUNCH BOX LABORATORY

Whom for?
Children from 3 to 5 y.o.,
from 6 to 8 y.o.,
from 9 to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

What to cook?
Look at the program below.

Price:
includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed - trial for 1 lesson
640 aed - program package (3 lessons)
3% discount for siblings

Registration and payment's deadline is 2 days before the class.

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1 November at 3:30PM

HEALTH-O-WEEN AND AUTUMN PARTY
The class lasts 90 minutes and includes:
-Dressing up, introduction to the equipment
-Products knowledge game
-Cooking time (delicious and healthy dinner)
-Setting the table training (Halloween themed)
-Enjoying cooked dishes, gift time

Whom for?
Families (1/2 adults+1/2 children)
Children from 3 to 12 y.o.
*Halloween costumes are welcome!

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:*
440 aed for 1adult+1 child
625 aed for 1 adult+2 children/2 adults+1 child
3% discount for siblings
*includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients,
table setting training and GIFTS!

Registration and payment is 2 days before the event.

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25 October at 2PM and at 4:30PM

HEALTH-O-WEEN!
СHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
The class lasts 90 minutes and includes:
-Food interactive game
-Dressing-up
-Cooking time (3 healthy and tasty halloween snacks)
-Setting the table training (Halloween themed)
-Enjoying cooked dishes, gift time

Whom for?
Children from 3+
*Halloween costumes are welcome!

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children (Umm Suqeim 3)

Price:*
220 aed for a workshop
3% discount for siblings
*includes food educational class leading by the nutritionist, chef, materials, utensils, ingredients,
table setting training and GIFTS!

Registration and payment is 2 days before the event.

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When?
28 September, Saturday, 1pm-2 pm

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
LOOK! I'M COOKING MY SNACK BOX
as a part of Community Day in Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children

Whom for?
families with kids from 3 y.o. to 11 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wut5jSX9hgZpWkrM7

Price:
Free of charge

Registration is open at 12:30pm at the venue.
First-come, first-served basis. Please, be on time!
Spaces are limited for those who cook.
Guests who are going to watch the process, kindly welcome. There is a space for you!

When?
14 June at 2pm

RAINBOW FOOD PROGRAM - TRIAL

Whom for?
Children from 4 to 6 y.o.,
from 7 to 9 y.o.,
from 10 to 12 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wut5jSX9hgZpWkrM7

Price:
includes cooking class leading by the chefs, educational materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed for a trial (1 lesson) if there is a space available in a group.
5% discount for siblings.

Registration and payment is till June the 12th (including)

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When?
7 June at 2pm

RAINBOW FOOD PROGRAM - TRIAL

Whom for?
Children from 4 to 6 y.o.,
from 7 to 9 y.o.,
from 10 to 12 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wut5jSX9hgZpWkrM7

Price:
includes cooking class leading by the chefs, educational materials, utensils, ingredients.
220 aed for a trial (1 lesson) if there is a space available in a group.
5% discount for siblings.

Registration and payment is till June the 6th (including)

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When?
31 May, 7 June, 14 June

SHORT-TERM CHILDREN'S CULINARY PROGRAMME
1st lesson - 31 May - Friday - 2pm; 4:30pm
2nd lesson - 7 June - Friday - 2pm; 4:30pm
3rd lesson - 14 June - Friday - 2pm; 4:30pm

Whom for? children 3+

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children

Price:
640 aed for 3 classes (educational materials, equipment, ingredients, gifts are covered).
590 aed for 3 classes with the promo code.
200 aed for a trial (1 lesson) if there is a space available in a group (till the 30th of May).
5% discount for siblings.

Registration is till May 30th.

When?
24 May, Friday, 4:30-6:00 pm

WORKSHOP "KIDS CAN COOK HEALTHY MEAL"

interactive lecture "3 secrets of family balanced nutrition" and the game "Advantages of cooking skills at different age (1-3, 4-6,7-9,10-12,12+ y.o.)"
cooking demonstration - your kids can participate!
presentation of Cooking Lama edutainment short-term programme for kids starting on the 31st of May (enrollment with the best price)
lottery time, photo time

Leaders:

Dalia Munshi - Chef and Food Artist
Natalia Samoilova - nutritionist, writer of the kids cookbook "Look! I'm cooking"

Whom for?
families with kids from 3 y.o. to 12 y.o.

Where?
Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wut5jSX9hgZpWkrM7

Price:
Free of charge

Registration is till the 23rd of May.

When?
7 March, Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm

WORKSHOP "COOKING WITH MIELE"

reception with the variety of delicious starters
interactive short lecture: the importance of cooking skills for different age groups (1-3, 3-5,5-7,7-11,12+). Obvious and non-obvious advantages.
cooking demonstration - you can participate and try Miele kitchen appliances in action! Each person will try 2 dishes.
networking, book signing, photo and gift time

Leaders:

Dalia Munshi - Chef and Food Artist
Francesca Busso - In-house Chef - Miele Experience Center
Natalia Samoilova - nutritionist, writer of the kids cookbook "Look! I'm cooking"

Whom for?
families with kids

Where?
Miele Experience Center - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgaxmGTu51gpbWsQA

Price:
Free of charge

When?
24 February, Saturday, 11:00 am

WORKSHOP "HEALTHY AND YUMMY TIME"
Cooking workshop which helps to develop healthy eating habits of kids.
80 minutes educational and fun activity with gifts.

Menu:
1) Cucumber and egg sandwich
2) Fruit trifle

Whom for?
kids 3 - 5 y.o./6-8 y.o.(2 mini groups lead by the chef and the nutritionist)

Where?
Babushka restaurant (JBR) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ewf8kvWSJMap1Cn77

Price:
250 aed - early bird (till the 20th of February)
280 aed - regular price
*Registration is closed at 23:59 on the 22nd of February

When?
23 February, Friday, 4:15 pm

What?
Cooking workshop which helps to develop healthy eating habits of kids.
80 minutes educational and fun activity with gifts.

Menu:
1) Spinach pancakes
2) Apple sandwich snack

Whom for?
kids 3 - 5 y.o./6-8 y.o.(2 mini groups lead by the chef and the nutritionist)

Where?
Travo B (the Greens) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pf8To4jErQqfXWrs5

Price:
220 aed - early bird
240 aed - regular price

3 formats

Short-term culinary programs for children and teenagers

Cooking workshops

2-3 y.o.
4-6 y.o.
7-9 y.o.
10-12 y.o.

Age groups:

3-5 y.o.
6-8 y.o.
9-11 y.o.

Age groups:

dressing up, interactive activities (nutrition)
introduction to equipment and products
preparing a balanced main course and healthy dessert
table setting training
enjoying cooked dishes
photos and gifts

Each cooking class includes:

1 lesson = 1 hour 30 minutes

Book a class

The short-term culinary course for children and teenagers includes lessons in blocks.

Each block consists of 3/4 lessons related to each other. They develop certain culinary skills, learning a specific set of useful food groups and spices. The program not only inspires children, offers an interesting leisure option, but also sets educational goals.

Block - 3/4 lessons depending on the program.
One lesson per week.
The blocks change every month.

Book a program

Birthday party
Culinary workshop

dressing up
preparing a balanced main course and healthy dessert
table setting together
enjoying cooked dishes
photos and gifts

Birthday cooking workshop:

We can complement your child’s birthday program with a culinary master class or take care of the decoration, cake and, of course, a professional cooking workshop.

Children will cook 2 delicious and healthy dishes. We will be happy to offer our set menu or develop an individual one depending on the specifics of the holiday.

Send an enquiry

1 lesson = 1 hour 30 minutes

Natalia Samoilova

LEADERS IN DUBAI

Food Educator Expert, Nutrition Consultant
Founder and CEO of Cooking Lama, LIVE the LIFE
«Look! I’m cooking” book writer (40+countries)
@cookinglama.school, @nata.livethelife

Creator of Cooking Lama edutainment cooking and nutrition programs for kids and families

Recipe architect

Class leader

Dalia Munshi

Chef and the food artist
Co-founder of Cooking Lama Dubai
La Morita restaurant founder
@about.my.kitchen

Recipe architect (the most delicious local recipes)

Inventory Keeper

Class leader

We will be happy to answer
any of your questions via Whatsapp
+971 50 274 93 54

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