Chef Gayle “Gigi” Gaggero is the founder of Kids Culinary Adventures in Belmont CA. A Professional Cooking School for Children, Teens and Adults; it’s where math, science, reading and art mix with kids!

Gayle began her adventure in the kitchen as a child; then went on to mesh her passion for the culinary arts with her innate business savvy an entrepreneurial drive.

Chef Gayle not only utilities both her acclaimed skills as a chef but also drives on her business expertise, she has assisted in the openings of restaurants, food divisions, as well as worked at several top hotels throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and has acted as consultant for large corporations such as Con Agra Foods. (The makers of Pam Spray) After many years in the industry, Chef Gigi then went full circle returning to her alma mater, the California Culinary Academy; as Dean of students- while launching the famed Le Cordon Bleu's Hospitality Management program.

Chef Gayle is a featured writer for Bay Area Parent Magazine’s “Family Kitchen” The co-author of, “Learning with Little Lulu Lemon” and has been featured on Radio Disney and Bay Area local television broadcast with Spencer Christian, on San Francisco’s own, “View from the Bay!”

Chef Gayle earned Cum Laude while seeking her Business Degree and continues to hone professional culinary skills with continuing education classes. She is the proud mother of two high school daughters; who assisted in the concept and launch of KCA and continue to be active to this day.


Kids Culinary Adventures is proud to offer our Private Custom sessions for all ages. Private classes can be done in groups or individually with a custom menu in your home. Once your menu and request is submitted a chef will contact you regarding the specifics and create a session just for you. Prices may increase based upon menu selection but start at the following.

1 on 1 sessions: 2 hours for $150 or 4 hours (paid in full) for $275
Grown up & me sessions: $185 and up based on menu selection for 2 hour session
2 -4 students: $125 each student for 2 hour session
5 and up: $384 base price to take care of up 8 students
Popular selections include; cake decorating, culinary boot camp and themed menus; Italian, Mexican, Asian etc.