What is The Color-Coded Chef?

The Color-Coded Chef is a cooking kit and curriculum designed to teach life skills and independence through easy-to-follow, color-coded recipes.  It's perfect for children, teens, and individuals with disabilities who benefit from visual learning tools and hands-on instruction.

Who is this kit designed for?

Our kit is ideal for:

• Children learning to cook for the first time

• Teens and young adults developing life skills

• Individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities

• Life skills classrooms, vocational programs, and homeschoolers

• Adults who have recently lost a spouse and find themselves learning how to cook. 

What makes your kit unique?

The kit uses a color-coded system to eliminate the need to read fractions or complex measurements.  With matching tools and simple steps, users gain confidence and independence in the kitchen.

What's included in the cooking kit?

Each Color-Coded Chef kit includes:

• A set of color-coded measuring cups and spoons

• Color-coded recipe cards

• Step-by-step visuals for easy following

• Cooking tools like tongs & spoons

Do you offer digital resources?

Yes!  We offer downloadable teacher worksheets, food bingo cards, and Boom Learning lessons that support classroom use, data collection, and student engagement.

Are your materials appropriate for special education classrooms?

Absolutely!  Our curriculum is designed with accessibility in mind.  Many educators use it in special education, transition, and vocational settings.  The visual structure supports a diverse range of learning needs.

Can I buy additional recipes or materials?

Yes!  We offer additional recipe packs, skill bundles (such as table setting and napkin folding), and digital add-ons.  Visit our shop page to explore what's new!

Is there training or support available?

We offer online cooking videos, lesson plans with pre-and post-tests, and printable resources.  These tools guide both instructors and learners.

How can I place a bulk order for a school or agency?

If you're purchasing for a school, agency, or group, please contact us to receive a custom quote or learn about our special offers.  See our form for custom quotes.

What if I have a question not listed here?

We'd love to help!  Reach out through our Contact Us form or email us directly.  We're here to support your cooking journey!

What are shipping costs?

For shipments within the United States valued at $40 or more, we offer free shipping.  That includes Alaska and Hawaii.  If you are from Canada, we have special shipping costs with FedEx.

Returns:

Please get in touch with us with your reason for returning the cooking kit. 

Boom Learning

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