Cultivating Curiosity, One Bite at a Time
Food is more than just nourishment—it’s a journey of discovery, creativity, and connection. Whether you're a young explorer or a seasoned home chef, our hands-on programs bring the magic of the kitchen and garden to life.
Dive in, get your hands dirty, and taste the joy of learning!
GROW
Discover the joy of gardening, from planting seeds to harvesting fresh ingredients. Dig in and start growing!
COOK
Get hands-on in the kitchen, learning new skills and techniques to bring fresh flavors to your table. Let’s get cooking!
TASTE
Savor delicious flavors, explore new ingredients, and experience the magic of food. Take a bite and enjoy!
Where Young Minds Grow and Flourish
From playful cooking classes to hands-on garden adventures, our youth programs inspire a love for fresh food, creativity, and sustainability. Whether your child is whipping up their first dish or exploring the wonders of nature, each experience is designed to be fun, educational, and delicious. Check out our upcoming events and join the fun!
Flavorful Learning for Curious Food Lovers
Expand your skills and savor new experiences in our hands-on workshops, culinary classes, and farm-to-table gatherings. Whether you’re looking to perfect a technique, connect with fellow food enthusiasts, or simply enjoy a delicious evening, our adult programs offer something for everyone. Browse our upcoming events and find your next food adventure!
Rooted in connection, Designed just for You
Just like every harvest is unique, so is every experience at The Kitchen House. Whether you’re gathering for learning, team building, or celebration, we’ll create a customized experience designed to bring people together through food. With hands-on activities, fresh flavors, and a welcoming space, your time with us will be anything but ordinary.
Teamwork at the Table
Strengthen connections, spark creativity, and cultivate collaboration in the kitchen and garden. Perfect for corporate retreats, leadership development, or team appreciation, this hands-on experience blends cooking, gardening, and teamwork in a fun, engaging environment.
Your Kitchen House Experience
Gather your friends, family, or social group for a one-of-a-kind culinary and garden experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply savoring time together, you’ll harvest, cook, and enjoy a meal in a welcoming, interactive setting.
A Place for Those Who Grow, Cook, and Inspire
Farmers, chefs, food educators, and industry leaders—this is your space. Changemakers is a community for those who shape our food system, providing a place to gather, collaborate, and inspire one another. Whether you grow ingredients, craft meals, or educate others about the power of food, The Kitchen House is where connections thrive, ideas flourish, and impact grows.
Join us for exclusive gatherings, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to support and uplift those who feed and nourish our community.
The Kitchen House & Culinary Garden
Nestled in the heart of Orlando’s College Park neighborhood, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House is a 3,500-square-foot haven that seamlessly blends modern design with culinary tradition. The two-story facility features a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen equipped with gas stoves, ample prep stations, and dedicated storage and refrigeration areas. Expansive windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Beyond its impressive interior, the Kitchen House opens to a lush Culinary Garden, irrigated by eco-friendly rainwater cisterns, where a variety of herbs, fruits, and vegetables flourish. The fresh ingredients grown on-site are harvested and used in the kitchen for hands-on culinary education programs, connecting guests to the full seed-to-table experience.
Vision
A community that prioritizes sustainable, whole food as a source of joy and connection.
Mission
To create opportunities for the Central Florida community to explore deeper connections with our food and each other through immersive, hands-on, garden-to-kitchen experiences.