Young Boys Advocacy
Boys Who Cook
Boys Who Cook is a organization empowering young boys through the art of cooking building confidence, independence, and life skills that last a lifetime.
National Center for Education Statistics
Primary Federal Entity
Less than 20% of boys report cooking at home regularly, compared to 50% of girls.
Jamie Oliver
Chef and Educator
Cooking is a life skill, not a gender skill. Boys who don't learn it lose independence and confidence.
Anonymous
Research Based
If boys don't cook, they'll only learn life skills later, or not at all. Change starts in the kitchen.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower young boys by challenging gender stereotypes around cooking and life skills, building a movement that creates confidence, independence, and equality for the next generation of young boys through cooking.
Our Full Story
What We Offer
What We Do
From beginner cooking classes to community cookouts, our programs give boys the tools to succeed in the kitchen and in life.
Interactive Workshop
his workshop explains how Boys Who Cook challenges stereotypes while helping boys build confidence, independence, and essential life skills through cooking. During the workshop, participants engage in an interactive slideshow and cook a small meal together tailored to their age group to inspire them to cook, which teaches valuable life skills.