If your kiddo loves getting creative in the kitchen (or just loves eating their way through a fun afternoon), there’s a place in Ridgewood where food becomes the ultimate hands-on experience— HealthBarn USA.
Founded by author and nutrition expert Stacey Antine, HealthBarn is a nationally recognized culinary education center that teaches kids how to nourish their bodies and minds with real food, straight from the garden to the table. As seen on Rachael Ray, HealthBarn’s programs are a go-to for families looking for something fun, meaningful, and delicious—and this winter is no exception.
Winter Culinary Programs (Ages 3–15)
Starting January 5, kids can chop, mix, taste, and explore their way through the winter season with HealthBarn’s lineup of age-appropriate classes. Think: making their own pasta from scratch, mastering family-favorite recipes with a healthy twist, and learning kitchen safety and teamwork while having serious fun.
Classes are small and immersive, and kids leave with real kitchen confidence (plus the joy of eating something they made themselves). Bonus: you don’t have to clean up the mess.
Culinary Birthday Parties
HealthBarn’s birthday parties are a total win for parents and kids alike. Each 1.5 hour party is hosted by the professional HealthBarn team and packed with hands-on cooking, fun party games and garden grazing (in season). Choose a party theme—like Pizza-Making, Pasta Party, Baking Bash, or even an Empanada bake-off and salsa-style showdown—and let HealthBarn handle the rest. It’s the kind of celebration that’s just as meaningful as it is memorable.
With 20 years of experience and a mission rooted in real food and joyful learning, HealthBarn is the local gem that turns kids into confident cooks (and maybe even vegetable lovers, too). Whether you’re planning your winter schedule or your child’s next birthday, this is one experience that’s as nourishing as it is fun.
HealthBarn USA
1057 Hillcrest Road
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
