Sticky Fingers Cooking

Sticky Fingers Cooking® is a nationwide children’s cooking school and franchise dedicated to bringing joyful, hands-on cooking classes to kids ages 4–18. Since 2011, we’ve taught over children in schools across the U.S—empowering young chefs to explore food, culture, and creativity through cooking. At Sticky Fingers Cooking, our passion is cultivating “Cool’inary Curiosity in Kids®.” Our unique enrichment programs go where kids already are—before, during, and after school, as well as summer camps and community centers. With globally inspired, plant-forward recipes, our classes connect kids with math, science, geography, and art—making every recipe a learning adventure. Franchising with Impact We’ve grown from one Colorado kitchen into a thriving franchise network of passionate owners who are building meaningful, flexible businesses while making a difference in their communities. With no storefront, no professional cooking experience required, and the ability to run the business from home, our franchise model is designed to be approachable, sustainable, and deeply rewarding. Our Commitments Over $1.5 million given back to schools through scholarships and fundraising. Classes that are inclusive and allergy-friendly so every child can participate. A supportive network of franchise owners, chef instructors, schools, and families—growing coast to coast. Sticky Fingers Cooking is more than a business. It’s a movement to help kids and families discover the joy of cooking, eating, and learning together.