What you need for a children’s cooking workshop

A children’s cooking workshop needs more than ingredients. Plan one workstation per small group, with child-safe tools, recipe cards, name stickers and enough tableware for tasting and serving. Buy or gather chilled ingredients shortly before the session, then portion dry ingredients and prepare fruit and vegetables in advance. This checklist also covers the items that are easy to overlook, such as hand soap, oven mitts, timers and washing-up tubs.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Work tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 28
Serving buffetqty 2
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 30
Bowlsqty 30
Drinking glassesqty 35
Mugsqty 25
Children's cutlery setsqty 30
Serving spoonsqty 6

Equipment

Ovensqty 2
Refrigerators
Hand mixersqty 4
Kitchen scalesqty 6
Kitchen timersqty 6

Kitchen

Mixing bowlsqty 12
Cutting boardsqty 8
Children's knivesqty 20
Rolling pinsqty 10
Baking traysqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 8
Measuring spoonsqty 8
Pizza cuttersqty 4
Oven mittsqty 4

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Name stickersqty 30
Recipe cardsqty 30

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Wheat flour - 5 kilogram
- Active dry yeast - 4 sachets
- Granulated sugar - 1 kilogram
- Powdered sugar - 500 grams
- Cocoa powder - 250 grams
- Eggs - 30 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Salt - 250 grams
- Olive oil - 1 liter
- Tomato passata - 3 liter
- Tomato paste - 4 tubes
- Shredded mozzarella - 2 kilogram
- Shredded cheddar - 1 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Mushrooms - 1 kilogram
- Canned corn - 6 cans
- Red onions - 6 pieces
- Dried oregano - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Vanilla extract - 1 bottle
- Baking powder - 2 sachets
- Cupcake liners - 40 pieces
- Chocolate frosting - 4 tubes
- Chocolate sprinkles - 4 packs
- Sugar pearls - 3 boxes
- Strawberries - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Bananas - 20 pieces
- Apples - 20 pieces
- Wooden skewers - 100 pieces
- Spa Blauw - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Orange juice - 4 liters
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 2 liter
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- Nitrile gloves - 2 boxes
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls

Tips

Plan one complete workstation for every four to six children, including a mixing bowl, cutting board, child-safe knives, measuring tools and a rolling pin. This prevents children from waiting for the same equipment.
Buy ingredients only after the final participant list and dietary requirements are confirmed. Keep chilled products refrigerated and separate allergy-safe ingredients before the workshop starts.
Allow at least one recipe card and one name sticker per child, plus a few spares. Print the cards before setup so registration and cooking do not compete for your attention.
Have one oven mitt per adult supervising the ovens and at least one kitchen timer for each active baking task. Preheat the ovens before participants arrive, not during the introduction.
Set out hand soap, microfiber cloths, washing-up tubs and waste bins before opening the kitchen. Children will need regular handwashing and quick cleanup between preparation and tasting.

Frequently asked questions

How many children should share one cooking workstation?: Plan for four to six children per workstation, depending on the recipe and the amount of adult supervision. Give each group its own mixing bowl, cutting board and measuring tools where possible.
How much tableware do I need for a children’s cooking workshop?: Provide one reusable plate, drinking glass and children’s cutlery set per child, plus at least 10% extra for replacements. Add serving spoons and enough bowls for each dish or ingredient station.
When should I buy ingredients for a children’s cooking workshop?: Buy fresh and chilled ingredients one day before the workshop when possible, then keep chilled products refrigerated until setup. Portion dry ingredients and wash or cut produce shortly before the session.
What safety supplies are needed for a children’s cooking workshop?: Prepare child-safe knives, oven mitts, kitchen timers, hand soap and clearly marked workstations before children arrive. Check allergies and dietary requirements in advance, and share them with the kitchen before shopping and preparation.

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