Culinary

Store

We are located in the heart of Old Town Temecula, in The Truax Building, 41923 2nd Street, Suite 104,
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone 951-319-0627

Hours:

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 11am-8pm
  • Thursday 11am-8pm
  • Friday 11am-10pm
  • Saturday 11am-10pm
  • Sunday 11am-8pm

Team

Robin McCoy, Executive Pastry Chef and Director of Culinary Programs

Robin McCoy, Director of Culinary Programs and Executive Pastry Chef at Oak Grove Culinary Creations, is a self-taught dessert artist with a passion for transforming lives through baking. Originally from the Midwest, she developed her culinary skills at her family’s restaurant in Gary, IN. After relocating to California in 2003, she founded “Robin’s Nest Desserts and Catering” in San Diego, quickly earning recognition, including a feature in San Diego Bride and Groom Magazine.
In 2011, after obtaining her MBA, Robin launched a stylish dessert bistro in Old Town Temecula, where her innovative creations, like the Lemon-Lavender Bar, garnered attention in various publications. Today, she leads the culinary program at Oak Grove Center, teaching baking to foster care and at-risk youth.
Robin’s dedication to her craft and community has earned her numerous accolades, including a feature in San Diego Voyager in 2019 as one of “San Diego’s Most Inspiring Stories” and recognition in Inland Empire Magazine’s June 2023 edition celebrating women leaders.

Emily Kimball, Lead Pastry Chef

Emily joined the Oak Grove Culinary Creations Pastry Team in 2019 and has been a professional pastry chef since 2013. Her prior experience includes a variety of restaurants including the world-famous Universal Studio Hollywood Back Lot. Emily is classically trained in French Pastry and is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School.

Alexis Lira, Culinary Manager

Since 2019, Alexis has been part of the Oak Grove Culinary Creations Pastry Team. She began her culinary career in 2014 and has worked for previously for companies such as Bon Appetit, as well as various restaurants and catering companies. Alexis’ specialty is cheesecake. Her involvement with youth spans her career and includes volunteering, producing kid’s culinary competitions and mentoring. Alexis earned her Associates in Baking and Pastry from the Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire.

Events

Book your event at our location
We’ve got room! Culinary Creations is available for your small gathering or event. To check rates and availability, please contact us.

Classes
In addition to our Vocational Programs, Culinary Creations offers community classes including:

  • Pastry Preparation
  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Cake Decorating

Sign up and we will notify you when registration opens.