Little hands. Big imaginations. Delicious results.
Creative cooking classes that turn everyday ingredients into fun learning adventures.
Cooking is about so much more than making food
At Playful Plates, children learn by doing. Each class combines creativity, practical skills and food discovery in an exciting experience designed especially for young learners. From following a recipe and measuring ingredients to exploring flavours and discovering how different foods work together, every class gives children something new to try.
What happens in a Playful Plates class?
Follow the recipe
Discover healthy eating
Experiment with food
Get creative
Food is a wonderful way to encourage imagination. Children can experiment with presentation, flavours, colours and combinations to create something uniquely their own.
Every week is a new adventure
There is always something new to discover at Playful Plates. Our classes follow exciting weekly themes that give children the opportunity to explore different foods, cultures, occasions and ideas.
From Proudly South African and Holiday Treats to other creative food adventures, each theme brings a fresh recipe and a new opportunity to learn.
Learning through food
More than just a cooking class
A Playful Plates session can help children develop skills that extend far beyond the kitchen.
Following instructions
Learning to listen, read and work through a recipe step by step.
Measuring and counting
Using practical activities to bring numbers and quantities to life.
Creativity
Making choices, experimenting and finding their own way to create something special.
Confidence
Taking an idea from ingredients to a finished creation they can be proud of.
Working together
Sharing ingredients, ideas and experiences with their classmates.
Food awareness
Becoming more familiar with different ingredients and making positive connections with food.
Designed for schools. Loved by little chefs.
Playful Plates brings the cooking experience to the school, making it easy for children to participate as part of their school programme.
Classes are designed to be practical, engaging and fun, with children actively involved in creating their own food rather than simply watching a demonstration.
