Our Philosophy

We live in a fast-paced world, and a fast food culture has been created for our convenience. Microwave dinners, drive-thru restaurants, bags of chips, and boxes of cereal. The more convenience we rely on, the more dependent and unhealthy we become.

Operation C.H.E.F. is a camp that was created to teach the next generation to be more independent with their food choices. Kids and teens should grow up knowing what heathly food is. They should know how good it can taste. And they should know how to prepare it exactly the way they want. Cooking with fresh, local ingredients makes food taste better, makes people feel their best, and saves precious resources for our earth.

For those who love to cook, we can take your skills and knowledge to the next level. For those who are looking for a fun summer camp experience, we can introduce you to a side of cooking you've never seen.. in case you hadn't heard, cooking is cool!

 Our Pledge

We are proud to use local, organic produce and sustainably raised animal
protein and dairy whenever possible. The food we use and serve at our
classes, camps and workshops is of the same quality as the food that we put
onto our own dinner table every night.

For all the slicing and chopping we do, Operation C.H.E.F. is not about
cutting corners. We are committed to growing a culture that takes the time
to care about food-how it is grown and raised, how it is prepared, how it is
served, and how it is eaten.