Top Chef - The Sensory Kitchen and Memory
Description
In partnership with the Food Culture Project’s educational programs, Berlin

Curious minds are invited to a week of fascinating connections among our five senses, five tastes, and the memories that shape how we experience food. We will dive into the crossroads of neuroscience, cooking, and sensory design – where taste meets memory and science meets art.

Each day will bring new discoveries as you learn how smell triggers memory, why texture matters as much as flavor, and how our brains create the experience of taste. Through hands-on cooking, scientific exploration, and creative experimentation with ingredients, aromas, and textures, you will design your own sensory experiences and document your findings.

The week will culminate in an immersive, multi-sensory dinner where the kids guide guests through carefully curated dishes that demonstrate everything you have learned, from the crack of caramelized sugar to the perfume of fresh herbs, from umami-rich broths to the interplay of temperature and taste.
Location:
140 Balboa Street (main studio)
Dates:
8/3/2026 9:00 AM - 8/7/2026 4:00 PM
Time:
9am to 4pm
Ages:
Grades 5th - 6th
Cost:
$735.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 8/2/2026.
Additional Fees:
Top Chef Materials Fee$25.00
Extended Care
0-Weekly
Weekly 8am to 9am
Register for all 5 days from 8am to 9am and receive a discount. $25 per morning if ad hoc.		+ $100.00
Weekly Till 5:30 pm
Register for all five days and receive a discount. $40 per afternoon if ad hoc.		+ $150.00
Discounts
Early Bird Pricing$45.00
Multi-Session Discount
Sign up for two total sessions or two siblings sign up for one session this summer and you'll get $25 off both sessions!		$25.00
Multi-Session 3 Week Discount
Sign up for three total sessions this summer and you'll get a total of $40 off each session!		$15.00
Multi-Session 4 Weeks
Sign up for three total sessions this summer and you'll get a total of $50 off each session!		$10.00