Gift Certifcates

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 Chef Heather, our skilled instructor for homeschool, Mini Chef, and evening culinary classes, brings a passion for education and the culinary arts to every lesson. She has developed our Mini Chef Storybook Chefs Class, which meets a few times each month, blending storytelling with cooking to help young students enhance their reading comprehension and bring stories to life on their plates.

For older homeschool students, Chef Heather delves into the science and history behind each dish, providing a richer understanding of food. With a background in homeschooling with a focus on Science, she expertly incorporates STEAM principles into her teaching, making each class a dynamic and educational experience. Chef Heather’s enthusiasm for both learning and cooking creates an inspiring environment where students of all ages and learning styles can thrive and explore their culinary creativity. As our evening culinary educator, she continues to inspire young chefs to build skills and confidence in the kitchen.

Hello! I’m Cameron Ball, a certified ACF Chef and a Healthy Hands Certified Instructor. At 22, I’m proud to be the owner of Chefs In Progress, a culinary school in Cape Coral, FL, where we offer culinary classes, camps, birthday parties, and nutrition education for kids, teens, and adults of all ages.

My passion for both education and culinary arts led me to create Chefs In Progress. My mission is to empower children and adults to improve their lives through organic, holistic, and farm-to-table cooking—all while having a great time! I believe everyone should walk into our classes with a smile and a willingness to learn and leave with a sense of accomplishment, boosted self-confidence, and the tools to build a foundation for healthy eating. Let’s cook, learn, and grow together!

At Chefs In Progress, I develop recipes for all our classes and often pop in and out, but you can usually find me teaching in the Young Chef Club, Adult Classes, and Special Events like Someone Special and Me. I spend most of my time in the Young Chef Club, where I teach homeschool and public school kids enrolled in our 8-month culinary arts program. Together, we focus on culinary skills, palate development, and essential life skills, helping them discover the joy of cooking and the importance of building a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

MY BACKGROUND

• American Culinary Federation: Certified Chef (March 2023)
• Healthy Hands Cooking: Certified Cooking Instructor (February 2023)
• Ballymaloe Cookery School, Ireland: Certification in Farm-to-Table/Organic Cooking (September 2022 - December 2022), Food Hygiene & HACCP
• Ivy Tech Culinary Program: Associate of Applied Science, Hospitality and Administration with a Concentration in Culinary Arts (September 2020 - May 2022)
• Little Chefs in Training: Teaching/Assisting at a cooking school (February 2017 - September 2022)