7 Best Cooking Kits for Kids (According to Parents)

Alexandra F.:  This fun cooking kit for kids intentionally incorporates STEAM-based concepts into its recipes, which also double as edible crafts and science experiments to try at home! Each kit comes with 1 main recipe, pre-measured dry ingredients, specialty supplies, an activity guide, and a related STEAM-based project. Past kits have included erupting volcano cakes, dinosaur terrariums, cupcake geodes and more! You can sign up for a monthly subscription or purchase already-released kits individually on their website.

Alexandra F.:  Founded by a mom and former teacher, Raddish Kids has been offering cooking kits for kids since 2014, with the idea that the kitchen is a natural place for kids to learn and families to connect with one another.

The subscription-based cooking club sends a different themed kit each month including three recipe guides, kitchen tool and other collectibles, a project to enhance kids' learning, and culinary skills lessons. Fun add ons include recipes, resources for dietary modifications, and curated playlists featuring kid-friendly music to enjoy while cooking! Ingredients are not included in the kit.

Alexandra F.:  The kids baking kits from this "junk-free bakery" are thoughtfully and purposefully crafted with ingredients that are better for you - and taste great, too! Foodstirs baking kits use only organic ingredients, have less sugar, and contain no artificial colors or sweeteners. Each kit includes all the dry ingredients you need to bake and decorate a fantastic and colorful baked creation, along with easy-to-follow instructions and an activity sheet. Subscribe to receive a baking kit every other month, or purchase themed baking kits individually.

Alexandra F.:  When you sign up for the kids cooking kits from Kidstir, you'll receive 3 different themed recipes each month, with beautifully photographed steps to make them easy to follow. Each box also brings a cooking tool, magazine, stickers and games to play as a family. Ingredients are not included.

Additional online resources include recipes, family activities, and musical playlists. Special dietary modifications are available for all kit recipes, so whether you looking for vegetarian recipes for the family, are avoiding gluten, or have food allergies, everyone can enjoy each and every cooking kit.

Alexandra F.:  This baking kit for kids is perfect for the mini-chef with a sweet tooth! Join the monthly club or shop for individual kits for a special occasion, and enjoy fun and tasty dessert recipes kids are sure to love. Each kit includes pre-measured, individually packaged ingredients (just add eggs and oil) and step-by-step illustrated instructions, along with coordinating lessons and activities to bring the lessons to life. Every subscription comes with a free apron, too! Gluten free options are available.

Alexandra F.:  Kids and parents can embrace the joy of cooking and eating together with the thoughtfully crafted kids cooking kits from Little Sous Kitchen Academy. Each themed box comes with a primary lesson, recipes, related science and art projects, a jumbo coloring poster, collectible vinyl stickers and a kid-safe kitchen tool sourced from top culinary brands. Boxes can be purchased individually or as part of a monthly subscription. Gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free options available.

Alexandra F.:  Learn about different cuisines and cultures with this cooking kit for kids featuring recipes from around the world! Each kit includes three recipe cards, along with any essential sauces, grains or spices to make the featured meals, and a shopping list to purchase the remaining fresh ingredients. Kids will also enjoy cooking tools and fun collectibles such as country pins, and learn about the featured country through educational brochures and engaging activity sheets. Sign up for a monthly subscription or purchase kits individually. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.