The Palace catering Hall/Vanias Village agrees to offer cooking classes in exchange for payment by the client according to the following terms and conditions: 

SAFETY: Culinary classes at Vanias Village are HANDS-ON and students are required to use various kitchen utensils and cooking equipment. We are committed to safety and health at all times in our kitchen. Students are supervised at all times and will be given age-appropriate tasks. Parents should be aware that participation involves using knives and other sharp utensils. Children will be working with and in close proximity to kitchen equipment and hot surfaces. Classes may also involve handling of raw food items, including meat. Safe sanitary practices/cooking techniques will be reviewed with the students. By signing this form, the parent/guardian releases The Palace catering Hall/Vania's Village and employees from all liability for injuries and/or damages incurred in connection with attendance in a cooking class. 

ATTIRE: Class participants are required to wear closed toe shoes. It is recommended that shoes be rubber- soled and/or non-slip. Black or white Short sleeves are preferred AND Black Comfortable pants. Hair should be tied back. No loose jewelry, dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces should be worn. 

SANITATION: Proper hand washing with warm water and soap is required after using the bathroom, sneezing, coughing or handling raw food products. Hand washing is the single most important activity that can be done to prevent foodborne illnesses. 

SCHEDULING: The Palace catering Hall/Vania's Village reserves the right to cancel classes and provide a full refund when class minimum registration numbers are not met. 

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS: Payment is due in full before the class. Tuition includes food costs, use of the kitchen, recipes and culinary instruction. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds will be given for missed classes. 

LATE PICK-UP POLICY: Parents are expected to pick up their child at the time that class ends. There is a 15 minute grace period. After 15 minutes, parents are charged $5 for every 15 minutes they are late. 

PHOTO, VIDEO OR OTHER RECORDING CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian gives consent to Vania's Village to use images or filmed footage of cooking classes in printed materials or on the web for the purposes of promoting classes. Please note there is no compensation for the use of your child’s likeness in any of our materials. Please indicate if you do not wish to have your child photographed or filmed. 

MEDICAL CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian gives permission for medical treatment to be administered to their child by a qualified medical professional in the event of an emergency. Every effort will be made to contact the parent or emergency contact, but in the event that no one can be reached the signer authorizes Vania's Village staff to act on behalf of and in the best interest of the child. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students are expected to show respect for others, follow directions from teachers and staff, and abide by all class rules. Vania's Village reserves the right to send a student home or decline their return if their behavior is inappropriate.