More Happy Kitchens began in our own kitchens…
We quickly realized two things:
We were mission driven. So much so, that we needed to become a non-profit organization.
We needed our own kitchen space to most effectively accomplish our mission and meet the most need in our community.
…teaching our own kids. The goal: to show people that cooking is more than a chore—it’s a joyful, confidence-building experience for all ages. Our far-fetched ideas quickly became hundreds and hundreds of cooking classes held ALL over the Milwaukee community from 2022-2025.
In June 2025, we opened a new, nonprofit organization called Happy Place Cooking Space. Happy Place Cooking Space is an accessible teaching kitchen for all ages and abilities located in Cedarburg, WI.
Our team has grown. Our classes have grown. But our mission stays the same: more joy, more confidence, more happy kitchens…
Please visit us at Happy Place Cooking Space for upcoming classes for kids, individuals with support needs, adults, and more! When we say cooking is for everyone, we mean it!
Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.”
— Craig Claiborne