Nourishing families, one meal at a time

Welcome to Kitchen Confidence: Cooking for a Healthy Family Table, located in Newport, Tennessee! A new initiative, created by a group of women who are passionate about teaching families in Cocke County, Tennessee, how to prepare and set a Healthy Family Table. Join us as we empower you with the skills and knowledge to create delicious, nutritious meals your whole family will love. Let's build Kitchen Confidence together!

 

 

About us

At Kitchen Confidence: Cooking for a Healthy Family Table, we believe that healthy eating starts at home. We offer cooking classes and workshops designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to create nutritious and delicious meals for your family.  Located in Newport, Tennessee, we're dedicated to serving families in Cocke County.

Upcoming Free Classes

2026 SUMMER COOKING CAMPS

For kids 3rd thru 8th grade

Week 1: 

June 22, 24 & 26 (M-W-F) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Week 2:

July 6, 8 & 10 (M-W-F) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students who attend camp will experience the following:

  • the morning session will focus on preparing their own lunch.
  • the afternoon session will focus of preparing an item(s) to take home to their families.
  • how to read a recipe and choose ingredients.
  • a new fresh vegetable will be introduced each day.
  • discussions on healthy eating habits
  • they will learn knife skills using safety knives
  • they will learn to use cooking appliances safely and how to avoid burns using a microwave, oven/toaster oven and food processor.  (Signed permission slip will be required to use these items.)
  • all supplies needed for the class will be provided.