Side by Side · Parent-and-me cooking classes
The Family Donut Shop
Make and decorate fresh donuts, side by side.
2.5 hours · Ages 9+ · Up to 6 families · $275 per parent-and-kid team
Two kinds
Every family makes both
Donut one: Yeast-raised
Light and pillowy. The melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut, made from scratch.
Donut two: Cake
Rich and tender. Crisp outside, soft inside.
Make both, taste them side by side, and find your family favorite.
How it goes
Made together, start to finish
- 1
Mix and shape.
Real dough from scratch, rolled and cut by hand.
- 2
Fry.
Every family gets its own station and its own pan, with an instructor guiding the way.
- 3
Glaze and decorate.
Make them yours.
Decorating
No two stations look the same
Pipe it
Swirls, letters and designs with a piping bag.
Glaze it
Dip and drip in your family's colors.
Top it
Sprinkles, shapes and themed toppers.
Pick your color scheme and theme when you book. Glitter included. Themes rotate with the seasons.
The finale
A little friendly competition
The instructor crowns winners in two or three categories. Winning teams take home a class credit, a matching Life Plus apron set for parent and kid, and a Life Plus piping bag and tip set.
What you take home
A full dozen
6 yeast and 6 cake donuts in a Life Plus box, decorated by your team.
Real skills
What they keep
- ✓Working with yeast
- ✓Frying with care and reading oil temperature
- ✓Piping and glazing
- ✓Teamwork
Schedule
Upcoming dates
Nov 29, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Details
Good to know
- Who it's for
- One parent and one kid per ticket. Best for kids 9 and up, mostly so they can work comfortably at counter height. Younger cooks are welcome when their grown-up is beside them; just ask.
- How long
- 2.5 hours.
- Class size
- Up to 6 families.
- Safety
- This class includes hot oil. Kids work at the stove with their grown-up and an instructor nearby.
- Allergies
- Allergies or dietary needs? Tell us when you book and we'll reach out before class to talk through what we can adjust.
- Cancellation
- Payment in full reserves your seats. Cancel 14 or more days before your class for a full refund. Cancel 2 to 13 days before for a class credit for the full amount, valid for 6 months. Cancel within 48 hours and you'll receive a class credit less a $50 per person rebooking fee. Cancellations are non-refundable within 14 days, and no-shows forfeit their booking. Can't make it? You're welcome to send someone in your place at no charge. This policy applies to public classes only; private events follow a separate policy.