In-home kids cooking · St. Johns, Fruit Cove, Mandarin
A night out for parents,
an adventure in the kitchen for kids,
and dinner waiting when you get home.
Cooking sessions in your own kitchen for children ages 4 to 12,
in St. Johns, Fruit Cove, and Mandarin.
Why families book Spoons & Sprouts
Free time for you
A date night, an appointment, or a quiet evening, while your kids are busy and happy at home.
Real learning
Measuring, counting, fractions, reading a timer, and where food comes from, all hands on.
Dinner is ready
You come home to a family meal and a proud little chef who made it.
Safe and simple
Joviette does all cutting and stove work.
Children measure, mix, stir, and taste.
Allergies are confirmed at booking and again at the door.
How a session works
- Talk about the food: where it grows, its colors, smells, and tastes
- Measure and mix: kids do the measuring, stirring, and mixing
- Play while it cooks: games, books, and math with timers
- Taste, plate, clean up: and dinner is ready for the family
On the menu
Pick a recipe, or ask for your family favorite.
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancake Brunch
Cottage cheese buckwheat pancakes full of blueberries, with a gouda omelet, a crunchy pepper salad, and real maple syrup.
Bunless Mushroom Burger with Spaghetti Squash
A seasoned burger topped with mushrooms, onions, and pan-fried tomatoes, next to "noodles" that grew inside a squash.
Chickpea Salad with Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini
A crunchy arugula and chickpea salad with lemon dressing, next to squash "noodles" and zucchini in fresh tomato sauce.
Green Garden Soup with Beet Salad and Quinoa
A smooth green soup of zucchini, cauliflower, peas, and spinach under grated parmesan, with a ruby beet salad and quinoa with peas and zucchini.
Pan-Fried Wild Salmon with Asparagus and Rainbow Pepper Salad
Wild-caught salmon pan-fried with onions, snappy steamed asparagus, and a crunchy salad of cucumber, sweet peppers, feta, and sauerkraut in lemon vinaigrette.
Wild Salmon with Cauliflower Rice and Peas
Wild-caught salmon on green cauliflower rice with peas. Taste pure lemon, then taste what it does for the whole meal.
Banana Bread
Mash, measure, and stir a family classic.
Guacamole
Squish avocados, squeeze limes, and taste how a pinch of salt changes everything.
Quinoa Patties
Quinoa, peas, and Parmesan shaped by little hands and baked golden.
Simple Greek Salad
Colorful vegetables, olives, and feta tossed with a shake-it-yourself dressing.
Banana Nut Bread
With nuts, for those who love them.
What parents say
“Joviette always cooked nutritious (and very delicious) meals that my kids LOVED!”
“She is warm, compassionate, calm, organized, and the children all adore her! She always has something fun and enriching planned.”
“I got a lot of health and cooking tips from Mrs. Joviette to help me with my busy schedule.”
Pricing
Time only: $30 per hour when you provide the groceries, 2-hour minimum.
All-inclusive: organic groceries and a family-sized meal included.
| Package | 2 hours | 3 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | $110 | $150 |
| Vegetarian + chicken | $125 | $170 |
| Premium (salmon, shrimp, beef, steak) | $150 | $200 |
Night Out: staying out longer? Add $25 per hour beyond 3 hours for snack, main dish, dessert, games, and bedtime.
Birthday parties
A party where every guest cooks: 4 to 8 children, 2 hours, all ingredients included, $35 per child. Every child takes home a recipe card.
Cooking lessons for adults
Healthy cooking that tastes good, one-on-one in your own kitchen, for adults and seniors. A companion is welcome. From $30 per hour.
Meet Your Kitchen Mentor, Joviette Bitter
Early childhood educator for more than 20 years, with a degree in health education and nutrition. She ran her own home daycare for 15 years and cooked homemade meals for the children every day.
Questions parents ask
How do you handle allergies?
The booking form asks about allergies. We confirm them again at the door and never cook a recipe that contains a listed allergen. Filter the menu by allergen
Can we cook our family favorite?
Yes. Tell us the recipe when you book. Book a session
Can you stay longer and put the kids to bed?
Yes. With Night Out, the kids cook a snack, a main dish, and a dessert, play games, and get ready for bed. It adds $25 per hour beyond the 3-hour session. Night Out
Do you teach adults?
Yes. Adults and seniors can book one-on-one healthy cooking lessons at home, with a companion if they like. Cooking lessons for adults