Pretend play is an important part of your child’s early development, encouraging problem solving, group play and imagination. Many kids love to play house, and what play house is complete without the play kitchen and store? Children love to pretend to cook up food in the kitchen like Mommy, or open up their very own store or market stand. We carry a wide assortment of play kitchens, stands and wooden play food to help your child’s imagination come to life and create the dream kitchen they always wanted.

The most popular play kitchen set is the Educo French Kitchen, sometimes known as My Creative Cookery Club Kitchen. It has a simple and classic look, which allows for a lot of creativity. This is what might be referred to as an all in one wooden kitchen set; however, some chefs may prefer a more expansive kitchen set up. We carry a variety of fun play appliances and housekeeping toys as well, including the Plan Toys Refrigerator, microwaves, washing machines, and play stoves. Perfectly sized play dishes, cookware and tea sets will keep your kitchen stocked and ready for whatever delectable meals your child decides to prepare.

Of course, no kitchen is complete without food. Our selection of play food is as wide as it is varied. We carry a wide assortment of wooden play food, including fruits, vegetables, bakery, meats, sweets and treats. We also carry gorgeously designed soft play food, which come with wonderfully intricate details to make yours the best play kitchen in town.

If your child is looking to open their own wooden play store, we carry just the supplies you’ll need. Play stores are great for learning about the free market concepts of buying and selling, counting and developing that enterprising spirit. The Haba Mini Shop is a great example of a market stand or shop, complete with plenty of shelves for your merchandise, a scanner, and play money. With a play store like this, children can easily set up their own pretend store, boutique or supermarket, selling play fruits and veggies, or whatever their creative minds can imagine.

Encouraging an interest in kitchens and play food can also be an educational way to introduce your child to choosing healthy foods for themselves, as well as practicing their cooking skills in a safe environment. For great healthy and fun meal ideas and activities for children, check out the blog The Little Foodie!

Feel free to contact us with any suggestions! We love hearing from our customers!