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Girl Scouts Cooking Class in Northern California

Are you a Girl Scout Troop Leader or Parent looking for fun educational activities?

Attend our Girl Scouts of Northern California cooking and baking classes at Taste Buds Kitchen! Troop Leaders: Book a field trip for Brownies to Ambassadors to earn their official Girl Scout badges and fun patches with hands-on experiences.

Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen in Palo Alto or San Jose!

We make badge requirements delicious and easy to fulfill!

  • Target Audience: Perfect for Daisies (Grades K-1) up to Ambassadors (Grades 11-12).
  • Badge Fulfillment: We help troops complete the requirements for a variety of official Girl Scout Badges.
  • Stress-Free Field Trip: We handle the ingredients, setup, instruction, and clean-up—making it a smooth, stress-free experience for Troop Leaders.
  • State-of-the-Art Kitchen: Our culinary studio provides a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for hands-on learning.
Logo with text 'Girl Scouts of Northern California' and a green trefoil symbol.

Official Badges & Fun Patches You Can Earn

Every class is designed to meet specific badge requirements, culminating in a delicious meal or treat! Or select any of our delicious standard menus and scouts can earn a custom-designed Taste Buds Kitchen Fun Patch – the choice is yours!

All Ages

Custom Fun Patch | Grades K–12

  • Any of our delicious menus
  • Pizza Perfection *most popular*
  • Battle Cupcake *most popular*
  • & more!

Daisy

Art and Design Badge | Grades K–1

Art and Design

  • Under the Sea Cupcakes
  • Vegetarian menu

Brownie

Snacks Badge | Grades 2–3

Snacks Badge

    • Soft Pretzels
    • Green Smoothies
    • Vegetarian menu

Junior

Simple Meals Badge | Grades 4-5

  • Ground Beef Tacos
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Guacamole Dip
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake
  • Gluten-free option available

Cadette

New Cuisines Badge | Grades 6-8

  • Calzones
  • Italian Salad
  • Milkshakes
  • Inquire for dietary options

Ambassador

Dinner Party Badge | Grades 11–12

  • Fresh Chicken Parmesan
  • Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto
  • Cannoli Rolls
  • Optional Up for Grabs Challenge
  • Inquire for dietary options

Ready to Book Your Troop's Class?

You only need 10 girls to book a private class. Click your nearest Kitchen below to check available dates, pricing, and to customize your troop’s cooking experience. Let us help your troop earn their badge and create some unforgettable memories!

Don’t have 10 scouts? Join us for our Girl Scouts group cooking classes. These badge-specific cooking classes are designed for smaller groups of Girl Scouts to join in with other troops. Click the link to your nearest Kitchen below to inquire about the upcoming class schedule and reserve your spots in the class.