Fun and Easy Kids' Cooking Party Ideas and Recipes | June Celebration

[kpartain]

I've got a party coming up in June that is for kids to learn how to cook and get around the kitchen. Mom's will be there. Has anyone done a kids party before and if so, what worked, what didn't, what's the best recipes to do, etc? Thanks in advanced!!

 

[Shari in TX]

I did one years ago. I set up stations. In hindsight, I'd have had the moms pair up with the kids rather than what they instinctually did which was let their kids just go from station to station and they stayed together and chatted. Although I think they also had catalogs and shopped during that time too.I can't find any information on my computer about what I did. I do know that I made my dining room table into a cookie decorating station with the Decorating Bottles. My front room table was for making PB&Js and then cutting them out with the Cut 'N Seal. In the kitchen, I had fruits and veggies for them to cut with the Mandoline or Crinkle Cutter. That's all I remember about that show.I did do a show at a host's house where she wanted all her friends to bring their kids. So, I had the kids help me make Fajitas in the microwave. We had a short table set up in the kitchen for the kids and they took turns helping me while I did my regular show. They loved the garlic press, citrus press, mandoline and I think I even let a couple of them use a knife as I watched carefully. Moms were in the kitchen too and I tried to keep them engaged by explaining the safety features of each of the products and other uses for them. Otherwise, they would have been content to just have me babysit their kids in the kitchen while they relaxed in another room. I hope that's helpful. My biggest advice which maybe you can tell already is make sure to keep the moms involved! Good luck.Shari in TX

 

[JanisF]

I did a mother/daughter show recently. I agree with having parental helpers, because it can get very busy fast. The kids wanted to do everything and were trying to beat others at the jobs. We did the pizza dip and the s'more cake. Both were hits. I also had the hostess' daughter make a punch before the guests arrived (can of concentrated fruit punch, lemon slices using the simple slicer, raspberries, and 2L sprite) in the family sized quick stir pitcher. In hind site, I should have had her make it while the guests were there. The juice was a hit and gone in no time flat. I had a three-year old who really wanted to help. So when the s'mores cake came out of the microwave, I supervised her while she tossed the marshmallows on the cake. She was in her glory for helping with the "fun" part. Good luck!

 

[scottcooks]

Another thing consultants sometimes do is have a coloring contest after a few kid-friendly demos, then settle the kids down with coloring and go ahead with a moms demo. You want to provide crayons or colored pencils for coloring pages - (dollar store?) Here are some I did one several years ago with the kids doing wraps - the moms made ice cream nachos, and everyone got to have lunch with a fun cold dessert.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! I have done many kids parties before and they are always a blast! The key to a successful kids party is keeping them engaged and having fun while learning. Some tips that have worked for me are to have interactive recipes like mini pizzas or build-your-own tacos, as well as incorporating games or challenges into the cooking process. It's also helpful to have some simple tasks for the younger kids to do, like stirring or measuring ingredients, while the older kids can take on more advanced tasks. As for recipes, anything with bright colors or fun shapes tends to be a hit with kids. I hope this helps and I'm sure your party will be a success! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!