Junior Chef Society

Learn · Cook · Create

Help us build the ultimate kids’ culinary learning experience! Your answers will directly shape what Junior Chef Society becomes. This takes about 3 minutes.

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Before You Begin

A few quick answers about Junior Chef Society and this survey.

What is Junior Chef Society?

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Junior Chef Society is a kids’ culinary education company built by the author of the James Beard Award-winning book Notes from a Kitchen and dad of two sets of twins. We’re creating a world where kids learn real cooking skills through stories, songs, hands-on activities, videos, and workbooks. Our motto: “There are no mistakes in the kitchen — just discoveries.”

Why are you sending out this survey?

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We want to build something families actually want. Your answers directly shape what content we create first, how we deliver it, and what we charge. Every response gets read and influences real decisions.

What ages is it designed for?

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We’re building content for kids ages 4 through 16 in three groups: Little Cooks (4–7), Sous Chefs (8–11), and Junior Chefs (12–16). This survey helps us figure out which groups to launch first.

What happens after I complete the survey?

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We’ll use your feedback to shape our first round of content. If you leave your email at the end, you’ll be invited to join our beta group — the first 100 families who get early access to everything we create.

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How many children do you have, and what are their ages? *

This helps us understand which age-based content to build first.

Number of Children

Their Age(s)

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Which age group(s) would you enroll in Junior Chef Society? *

Select all that apply.

Little Cooks (Ages 4–7): Sensory play, food exploration, coloring, activity books, simple recipes, sing-along songs Sous Chefs (Ages 8–11): Hands-on cooking, spice tests, real knife skills, project-based learning, culinary stories Junior Chefs (Ages 12–16): Meal planning, advanced techniques, global cuisines, kitchen management

🥦Little Cooks (Ages 4–7)

My child is 8+ — skip to older kids →

Have kids in both age groups? Answer this section first, then scroll down for the older group.

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Which of these would keep your Tiny Taster (ages 4–7) excited about culinary learning?

Select up to 3.

Culinary Word Puzzles — Crosswords, word searches, and scramble games using kitchen vocabulary Matching Activities — Match the spice to the dish, the tool to its use, the flag to the cuisine Culinary Mazes & Puzzles — Help Chef navigate the kitchen, find the missing ingredient path Kitchen Tool Exploration — Illustrated guides to tools, “name that tool” games Songs That Teach Concepts — Catchy jingles about spices, safety rules, food groups, and techniques Stories With Culinary Life Lessons — Adventures where characters learn patience, teamwork, and bravery through food Sensory & Taste Challenges — Blindfolded taste tests, texture hunts, smell-and-guess games Illustrated Recipe Cards — Step-by-step picture recipes kids can follow with minimal reading

You’ve selected the maximum of 3.

🔥Sous Chefs & Junior Chefs (Ages 8–16)

My child is under 8 — skip to next section →

Already answered the Little Cooks section above? Great — keep going!

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For your older child (ages 8–16), which learning format would they respond to best?

Textbook-Style “Learn As You Go” — A structured culinary curriculum like a real cooking school workbook with chapters, exercises, and quizzes Short 60-Second Video Lessons — One concept at a time: “How to Cook an Omelette,” “How to Sear a Steak,” “What Is a Roux?” Both Together — Short video first, then a written guide to reinforce and go deeper Project-Based Challenges — Weekly missions: “Master eggs three ways” or “Cook a full meal for your family under $15”

🎬Video & Content

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Who should instructional videos be aimed at? *

This is one of the most important decisions for us.

Aimed directly at kids — Fun, engaging videos that teach children step by step Aimed at parents first — Videos that coach YOU on techniques so you can spend quality time passing it on Both watch together — Parent and child follow along as a team A mix of all three — Separate libraries so families can choose their style

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What is the #1 thing you hope your child gains from a culinary education program?

Confidence in the kitchen Healthier eating habits & willingness to try new foods A real life skill they’ll carry into adulthood Quality family bonding time in the kitchen Creativity & self-expression through food Independence — they can eventually cook a meal on their own

📦How You Want It

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How would you prefer to receive Junior Chef Society content? *

This helps us decide what to build first.

Physical products shipped to us — Printed workbooks, recipe card sets, activity kits mailed monthly Digital / app-based content — Downloadable PDFs, an iPad or tablet app, interactive digital workbooks Streaming video library — A Netflix-style platform of cooking lessons, stories, and tutorials A mix of physical and digital — Physical kit plus digital access so families can choose their style

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Which purchasing model appeals to you most?

We’re exploring different ways to offer JCS — your preference matters.

Monthly subscription — Ongoing access to new content each month, cancel anytime One-time purchase kits — Buy individual workbooks, recipe sets, or activity packs as needed Both options available — A subscription for ongoing access plus individual kits for one-off purchases Free basics + premium upgrade — Core content free, pay to unlock advanced lessons, kits, and features

💰Pricing

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If Junior Chef Society offered a monthly subscription with access to all content — videos, workbooks, activities, recipe cards, and more — how much would you be willing to pay per month? *

Free only

$0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50+

💬Final Thoughts

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What would make Junior Chef Society a must-have for your family? Any ideas, suggestions, or content you’d love to see?

Dream big — we read every single response.

Almost done! Tell us who you are so we can follow up. *

Your Name *

Email Address *

Thank You, Chef!

Your answers are the secret ingredient to making Junior Chef Society amazing.