Pretend Play Kitchens

You might think that playsets designed to reinforce certain gender-specific stereotypes would have fallen out of fashion these days? But, in fact, quite the reverse; play kitchens and pretend cookware have never been so popular.

Maybe it’s the popularity of ‘foody’ programmes on TV such as Bake-Off and Masterchef that have spurred renewed interest? Or, maybe, it’s just an acceptance that kids like to role play in a domestic setting?

Mini play kitchen
Wooden Mini Kitchen
Just the right size for small hands with all they need to kick-off their culinary adventure. Comprises a mini-oven, hob and splashback with hooks and a clock.
The pans and utensils are included too.
W30 × D23 × H46 cm
johnlewis.com
Grey-painted play kitchen
Wooden Play Kitchen
A compact little kitchen with a grey-painted finish. Includes an oven, hob and sink plus a tile-effect splash back.
W60 × D29 × H51 cm
johnlewis.com
Cream-painted play kitchen
Wooden Country Kitchen
Features a full-size oven and hob plus a sink with mixer tap, plus a storage cupboard. The wall mounted clock is an added bonus.
W75 × D36 × H85 cm
johnlewis.com
Contemporary role-play kitchen
Teamson Kids – Little Chef Berlin Modern Play Kitchen
A contemporary-style kitchen with zig-zag splashback, oven, hob, washing machine and sink with mixer tap.
W86 × D30 × H94 cm
very.co.uk
Pink play kitchen
Teamson Kids – Little Chef Westchester Retro Play Kitchen – Pink
This vintage-style kitchen has a lot packed for a realistic pretend-play experience. Features a double oven with hob, fridge, microwave, sink and a drink dispenser.
W97 × D29 × H93 cm
very.co.uk
See Also
Play sweet shop
Pretend Play Shops
Doll's house with pink roof
Doll Houses