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▌ Cooking · Ages 8–16

Gourmandise School

Santa Monica · ★ 4.9 (82 reviews)

The Gourmandise School offers hands-on cooking and baking classes for adults and children, focusing on fundamental techniques and seasonal ingredients in San...

▌ Editor's read The Gourmandise School's website loads as a real cooking school, offering a variety of hands-on classes for adults and children. Founded by Sabine Venice, the school has been operating for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It appears to be a for-profit entity. The program type is day camp, with specific summer camps for kids and teens detailed on their website. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing. The school has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 265 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the knowledgeable instructors and fun atmosphere. Social media handles include @thegourmandiseschool on Instagram and 'thegourmandiseschool' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-student ratios.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Gourmandise School is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. cooking programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Cooking
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Address: 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 323, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Cost notes: Not listed

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Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

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