Cooking with children builds skills and confidence, and makes them more likely to try new foods.
Ages 2–4
- Washing fruit and vegetables
- Stirring cold ingredients
- Tearing lettuce
Ages 5–7
- Measuring ingredients
- Cracking eggs
- Spreading and assembling
Ages 8–11
- Simple knife skills with supervision
- Reading recipes
- Using the hob with an adult
Ages 12+
- Cooking simple meals with less supervision
- Planning a family dinner
Easy recipes to start
- Fruit salad
- Pizza toast
- Banana muffins
- Wraps
Safety tips
- Always supervise around heat and knives.
- Wash hands before cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if it gets messy?
Expect some mess. It’s part of learning.
How do I keep it fun?
Choose recipes your child likes and keep sessions short.
