Play Kitchens

Is your little one always eager to whip up imaginative dishes and desserts? Fuel their culinary curiosity with Plum Plays' delightful kitchen playsets for kids!... Dive into our Traditional Wooden Kitchen with Fridge, where every tool and accessory is designed to help kindle your child's imagination into a master pastry chef. Or explore the Penne Pantry Set, offering a variety of cooking stations from baskets to the stove, perfect for those little hands to practise the art of world cuisine. With our interactive and detailed kitchen sets, your budding chef will not only have endless hours of fun but also develop their minds with creative play. Let them cook up some fun and have their culinary dreams take flight with Plum Play.

What Do The Kitchen Play Sets Include?

Designed for the little chef in your home, our realistic but safe kitchen setup comes fully equipped with a modular fridge featuring a working imitation ice dispenser, complete with a plastic cup and ice cubes for a touch of realism. The playset even lights up on the cooker hood and comes with sound-activated hobs, and a variety of kitchen elements, including a novelty ice dispenser. The engaging features extend to an oven and washing machine with click-and-turn knobs and a clock with moving hands, perfect for teaching time management during play. Designed to fit compact spaces while offering a generous area for pretend cooking and serving, this kitchen set comes with pantry-style shelving for that extra touch of home. Easy to assemble with flat-packed, pre-drilled pieces and clear instructions, this kitchen will inspire endless hours of imaginative play.

Why Choose a Play Kitchen for Your Child's Development?

Play kitchens provide a fantastic platform for children to unleash their creativity. Pretend play allows them to cook imagined meals, experiment and role-play various scenarios. This imaginative play not only entertains them but also enhances their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Offers a Safe Learning Environment A play kitchen provides a safe environment for children to explore and experiment. Unlike the real kitchen, which can be dangerous for unsupervised children, play kitchens offer the thrill of cooking without the risks. It’s a controlled space where they can make mistakes, learn from them, and try again. Fosters Independence and Responsibility Handling kitchen tasks, even in a playful context, can foster a sense of independence and responsibility in children. They learn to organise, clean up after their sessions, and manage their playtime effectively. This can translate into better self-reliance and organisational skills in real life. Promotes Social Skills and Communication When children engage in play kitchen activities with siblings, friends, or parents, they learn valuable social skills. Sharing, taking turns, and cooperating in the kitchen encourage teamwork and help develop empathy. Through role-playing, children also practise communication skills by narrating their process.

How Can Wooden Play Kitchens for Kids Be Helpful for Children?

Indoor play is a crucial component of a child's development, offering a unique set of benefits that help in nurturing creativity, cognitive skills, and emotional intelligence. Especially for preschoolers (kids from the age of three), who are at a stage of rapid development, the significance of indoor play can't be overstated. With our play kitchens, children can explore and experiment in a safe environment. Unlike being outdoors, indoor play is perfect for all kinds of weather and allows for closer supervision. Keeping an eye on them is especially important for preschoolers who are still developing their physical coordination and spatial awareness. Indoor play, particularly pretend games like being in a play kitchen, sparks creativity and imagination. Children invent scenarios and stories, which helps develop their creative thinking skills. This kind of imaginative play allows children to explore different possibilities, outcomes, and narratives, fostering flexible thinking and innovation. When children engage in pretend play, they often try out different roles, such as doctors, parents, or chefs. This not only enhances their understanding of the world but also promotes cognitive development. Role-playing requires children to think from another perspective, improving their problem-solving skills, memory, and ability to process information. Pretend play is also a way for children to process their feelings and find emotional comfort. These imaginary scenarios allow them to explore complex emotions in a safe and manageable way, offering them control over the narrative, which can be reassuring during times of stress or change.

Explore our Extensive Collection of Play Kitchens

Support your child's indoor play imagination by checking out one of our play kitchens today. Get in touch with our team to find out more about our products or place your order online today to have it delivered straight to your home.