Flavours of Mexico Fiesta — The Young Chefs Kitchen
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 – 9:00am–3:00pm

8:45–9:00 — Arrival + Aprons On
Everyone is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early, quick sign-in, handwashing + hygiene, hair tied back, benches set, closed shoes check.

9:00–9:20 — Mini Demo: Mexican Flavour Foundations
(the “boring but important stuff” — made fun)

• Knife safety + smart chopping

• The holy trio: lime / chilli / coriander (and how to balance heat)

• Salsa + guac basics: seasoning, acidity, texture

• Safe frying 101 (for later churro magic)

9:20–10:30 — Cook #1: Guacamole + Zesty Salsa (the flavour lab)

We’ll mash, chop and balance flavours like little pros — creamy guac and a bright, zesty salsa to go with our tortillas and tacos later.
Skills: safe knife work, avocado ripeness check, seasoning in layers, balancing acid/heat/salt, keeping guac green, tasting and adjusting.

10:30–10:50 — Morning Tea Break
Taste test time + “what makes guac amazing?” chat.
Fruit & vegies platter
Milk or water

10:50–12:20 — Cook #2: Tortillas + Tacos (the main event)

Roll, press, and sizzle your way to homemade tortillas — the foundation of Mexican cuisine — then craft taco masterpieces with crispy shells, succulent fillings, and your homemade guacamole + salsa. Olé!
Skills: dough handling, pressing/rolling, griddle cooking, prepping fillings, timing and teamwork, assembling for crunch + balance.

Plus a simple savoury lunch break component (so we don’t crash):
Your tacos ARE lunch — we’ll sit and enjoy what we’ve made together (with a tidy cycle in between).

12:20–12:45 — Chef Skill Sprint: Salsa Showdown + Taco Plating Challenge

• Taste, adjust, and name your salsa

• “Taco presentation” challenge (stack, garnish, serve like a pro)

12:45-1:10 — Sit-down Lunch Together

Eat, reset, hydrate, tidy cycle begins (clean bench champions ?).

1:10–2:20 — Cook #3: Churros + Dulce de Leche (take-home sweet)

Fry golden churros, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and dip ’em in velvety dulce de leche. Sweet dreams!
Skills: piping, safe frying, timing, draining, coating, and making/handling dulce de leche for dipping.

2:20–2:45 — Pack + Label + Recipe Recap
Pack and label churros + dulce de leche (and any leftover taco components)
Digital recipe book reminder
“1 thing I learned / 1 thing I nailed today”

2:45–3:00 — Daily Showcase + Pickup
Bench photo, teamwork shout-outs, and proud goodbyes.

Included

All ingredients + equipment
Digital recipe book
A hands-on day with demos woven in
“The best food… because you cooked it.”

What to bring

Nothing (we’ve got you) — just wear closed shoes for safety.