{"id":15954,"date":"2025-11-01T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T08:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/shrewsbury-telford\/?p=15954"},"modified":"2025-10-31T13:49:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T13:49:18","slug":"from-kids-cookery-to-heartleys-by-katie-a-new-chapter-for-a-shropshire-favourite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/shrewsbury-telford\/2025\/11\/01\/from-kids-cookery-to-heartleys-by-katie-a-new-chapter-for-a-shropshire-favourite\/","title":{"rendered":"From Kids\u2019 Cookery to Heartleys by Katie: A New Chapter for a Shropshire Favourite"},"content":{"rendered":"

After more than a decade of inspiring children through cooking, Katie,\u00a0 founder of the beloved Katie\u2019s Kids Kitchen, is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Heartleys by Katie<\/a>, a beautiful new family-friendly destination in Shrewsbury.<\/p>\n

Katie first began her journey in 2010, opening her children\u2019s cookery school in Shrewsbury Market Hall. The small but lively space quickly became a local success, attracting children from across the county who were eager to learn and play in the kitchen. As demand grew, Katie moved to a larger premises at St Julian\u2019s Friars, allowing her to host more classes and create a warm, nurturing environment where young chefs could build skills, confidence, and creativity.<\/p>\n

Katie\u2019s passion for teaching children to cook was inspired by her own experiences as a parent.
\n\u201cCooking with my children showed me how much it builds confidence, independence, and curiosity,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s about far more than food \u2013 it\u2019s about life skills, teamwork, and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2014, Katie expanded her vision by opening a children\u2019s nursery in Shrewsbury, a setting that blended outdoor play among fruit trees with a curriculum rooted in practical life skills. The nursery quickly became a beloved part of the local community, offering families a warm and nature-inspired environment where children could grow and thrive.<\/p>\n

After 11 successful years, Katie stepped away from the nursery in March this year, leaving it in the capable hands of her business partners. She now continues her mission to inspire young families through her latest venture, Heartleys by Katie.<\/p>\n

Located at Heartleys Business Centre, Shrewsbury, Heartleys brings all of Katie\u2019s passions together under one roof.<\/p>\n

The Cookery School<\/h3>\n

A bright, creative space offering:<\/p>\n