Kitchen Set for Boys in Kenya: Pretend Cooking Games to Try
Is a kitchen set a good toy for boys?
A kitchen set is a good toy for boys, just as it is for girls, because pretend cooking is good for every child, as the American Academy of Pediatrics describes. Boys aged 3 to 8 can run a grill, a food truck or a cooking show at it. Our wooden set is KSh 18,999.
- KSh 18,999
- Ages 3 to 8
- Pay after delivery
- 3-hour delivery in Nairobi
- 24-hour delivery countrywide
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.
Updated by The Wooden Kitchen Sets team
In a house in Thika, a 4-year-old stands beside his father at the jiko in the evening, handing him the spoon and watching the pot. He wants a turn at the stirring. A kitchen of his own gives him that turn, at his own height.
| Made for | Boys and girls aged 3 to 8 |
|---|---|
| Games to try | Grill master, food truck, chef's show |
| The look | White with gold accents |
| Where to see it | Our Nairobi CBD shop, Monday to Saturday |
Why do boys enjoy a play kitchen?
Boys enjoy a play kitchen for the same reason girls do: it lets them copy the grown-ups they watch every day. A boy who has seen his father grill nyama wants a turn at the stove. The CDC milestones for age 4 list liking to be a helper, and a kitchen gives a helper a job.
What does the research say about boys and pretend play?
The research on pretend play applies to every child. The American Academy of Pediatrics report The Power of Play describes pretend play as a way children build language and problem-solving, and its advice is written for all children. Our page on what a play kitchen teaches sets out each skill with its source.
Which kitchen games can boys try?
Kitchen games for boys can borrow from the things in his day: a grill, a delivery van, a football team or a cooking show on TV. Give the kitchen a role from his world, and he has a reason to cook. The table pairs five game ideas with the kitchen parts they use and what each one practises.
| Game | Kitchen parts used | What it practises |
|---|---|---|
| Nyama choma grill master | Stove, pots, tongs | Serving others and waiting for a turn |
| Food truck | Counter, phone, play money | Counting and talking to customers |
| Chef's cooking show | Stove, oven, utensils | Explaining steps out loud |
| Football team lunch | Fridge, pots, the storage basket | Planning food for a crowd |
| Car delivery service | Phone, toy cars, the counter | Taking orders and keeping track |
How do you invite a boy to try the kitchen?
- Cook something he likes first, such as chips or a burger.
- Give him a role he already knows, like the grill master or the delivery driver.
- Sit down as the first customer and order loudly.
- Bring in his own toys: cars deliver the food, and action figures come to eat.
- Let him write or draw the menu, even if it is mostly pictures.
- Praise the cooking, then ask for seconds.
After a few games, the kitchen stops being new and becomes his.
Will a white and gold kitchen suit a boy's room?
A white and gold kitchen suits a boy's room because white goes with every wall colour and every set of bedding. The gold accents look like the metal on a real cooker. So the set fits the room he has now and the room he grows into later.
Wooden Kitchen Set for Kids, White and Gold
A white and gold wooden kitchen set for children aged 3 to 8, with a fridge, microwave, stove, oven, sink, telephone, lights, sounds, gold pots and play food.
- For ages 3 to 8
- Delivered in Nairobi within 3 hours
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy my son a play kitchen?
Buying your son a play kitchen gives him the same chance to pretend, count and talk that it gives any child. If he likes to help in the real kitchen, a play kitchen lets him do it at his own height.
What colour kitchen set suits a boy?
A white kitchen set suits a boy as well as a girl, because white goes with any room and any toy collection. Ours is white with gold accents.
Do boys and girls play with kitchen sets in the same way?
Boys and girls play with kitchen sets in many of the same ways: cooking, serving, taking orders and tidying up. Each child brings their own stories to the stove.
What can boys cook on a toy kitchen?
Boys can cook whatever their game needs on a toy kitchen: nyama on the grill, chips in the pan, pilau in the pot or a cake in the oven, using the play food in the box.
Can boys use the kitchen set with their toy cars?
Boys can use the kitchen set with their toy cars in a delivery game. The cook takes an order on the phone, and a car carries the meal across the room.
Where can I buy a kitchen set for a boy in Kenya?
A kitchen set for a boy can be ordered from our Nairobi CBD shop on WhatsApp. It arrives within 3 hours in Nairobi, or at your courier's office within 24 hours in any other town.
Will my son's friends play with the kitchen set too?
Your son's friends can join the kitchen set games easily, because there are parts for several children: a stove, a fridge, a phone and a sink.
Can pretend cooking lead to real cooking with my son?
Pretend cooking can lead to real cooking with your son, once he is ready for simple jobs like washing vegetables or stirring with a grown-up beside him.
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Give him a kitchen of his own
Order it on WhatsApp today, with pay after delivery in Nairobi and nearby towns. Or bring him to our CBD shop to try the knobs himself.
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.