What to buy for a parent-child cooking workshop

This shopping list covers the ingredients, kitchen equipment and serving items needed for a parent-child cooking workshop. Plan supplies by cooking station rather than assuming one shared kitchen will be enough. Check registrations and dietary requirements before buying, then label allergenic ingredients as soon as the groceries arrive. Fresh ingredients should be chilled promptly, while portioning ingredients in advance leaves more time for the children to cook.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Work tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Serving buffetsqty 2
Coat rack
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Platesqty 45
Dessert bowlsqty 45
Cutlery setsqty 45
Drinking glassesqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 30
Serving plattersqty 8

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 12
Paring knivesqty 12
Kids' knivesqty 12
Vegetable peelersqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 8
Measuring spoonsqty 8
Mixing bowlsqty 12
Baking traysqty 8
Saucepanqty 6
Wooden spoonsqty 12
Whiskqty 8
Kitchen tongsqty 8
Oven mittsqty 8
Apronsqty 40

Equipment

Portable cooktopsqty 6
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Kitchen scalesqty 8
Kitchen timersqty 8
Coolersqty 3

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Name badgesqty 40
Menusqty 8

Cleaning

Dish racksqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Scouring spongesqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Wheat flour - 5 kilogram
- Gluten-free flour - 1 kilogram
- Dry yeast - 6 sachets
- Granulated sugar - 1 kilogram
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Dried oregano - 1 jar
- Dried basil - 1 jar
- Tomato passata - 6 packs
- Tomato paste - 4 cans
- Mozzarella - 3 kilograms
- Vegan grated cheese - 500 grams
- Shredded cheese - 1 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 12
- Mushrooms - 1,5 kilogram
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Red onions - 8 pieces
- Corn kernels - 6 cans
- Black olives - 4 jars
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 3 kilograms
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Apple cider vinegar - 1 bottle
- Dijon mustard - 1 jar
- Honey - 1 jar
- Oatmeal - 1.5 kilogram
- Brown sugar - 1 kilogram
- Cinnamon - 1 jar
- Raisins - 500 grams
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Plant-based margarine - 500 grams
- Vanilla sugar - 4 sachets
- Still mineral water - 4 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 2 tubs
- Sugar sticks - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 100 pieces
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Toilet paper - 2 packs

Tips

Buy ingredients only after registrations and dietary requirements are up to date. Keep a written allergen note for every recipe and mark allergenic ingredients before participants arrive.
Set up one complete tool set per cooking station where possible: cutting boards, child-safe knives, peelers, measuring tools, bowls and utensils. This reduces waiting when several parent-child pairs work at once.
Check power needs before bringing portable cooktops. Count the cooktops, extension cords and power strips, and test the setup during the safety check rather than on the workshop day.
Bring enough tableware for every participant plus a small reserve. Plates, dessert bowls, glasses and cutlery are needed for both tasting and dessert, so allow at least 10% extra.
Do not leave aprons, oven mitts and kitchen timers until setup. Place them at the stations before welcoming participants, and keep waste bins and a coat rack accessible from the start.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a parent-child cooking workshop?: You need recipe ingredients, one workable set of kitchen tools per station, aprons, oven mitts, timers and serving ware. The plan also includes work tables, chairs, cooking equipment and waste bins, so check the room setup as well as the groceries.
How many cooking tools do I need per station?: Aim for one cutting board, child-safe knife, peeler, mixing bowl and basic measuring set per station. Add shared equipment such as baking trays, saucepans and portable cooktops according to the recipes and the number of stations.
When should I buy groceries for the workshop?: Buy shelf-stable ingredients after the recipes are finalized and registrations are checked. Purchase fresh ingredients close enough to the session to keep them in good condition, then chill them as soon as they arrive.
How much extra tableware should I buy?: Prepare tableware for every registered participant and bring about 10% extra where possible. This covers dropped cutlery, spills and unexpected portions without interrupting the workshop.

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