Inspire Your Young Chef With a Kids Cooking Set

Encourage your child's interest in culinary arts with a kids cooking set. Teaching kids the basics of cooking can help them learn valuable life skills, boost self-esteem and foster their creativity. There are sets to suit all ages and skill levels, so it's easy to find something that's appropriate for your child.

What is a Kids Cooking Set?

Here are some of the basics of cooking sets for kids:

• Cooking sets for kids come in an array of types and styles. You'll find utensils sets, baking kits and even cookbook collections in the selection at Williams Sonoma.
• If your child is a Hogwarts fan, consider an officially licensed Harry Potter kids cooking set. There's also American Girl cooking sets for kids who love these popular dolls.
• There are even cooking sets for junior chefs that contain stovetop cookware, such as pots and pans. Williams Sonoma also has pancake mixes that are easy for kids to prepare and go well with mixing bowl sets.

Ideas for Using Cooking Sets for Kids

Cooking with your child is a good way to bond and make memories that will last a lifetime. Check out these ideas for using these sets:

• Let your child mix up cake mix with a silicone utensils set. Silicone is a food-safe material that makes it easy to scrape the bowl clean without causing scratches or other damage.
• Grab some cookie cutters and have a cookie-making party with your child, or let them cut out and decorate cookies with their friends.
• Children love playing dress-up -- keep their clothes clean while encouraging their sense of imagination with a chef's hat and coat or a decorative apron.

Kids Cooking Sets Are a Great Gift

If you're looking for a present for your aspiring chef, a cooking set made for their age range is an excellent choice.

• Accessories such as dish towels that match the main colors in the set are a great accompaniment that kids can use to clean up after they're done cooking.
• Kids culinary sets usually come boxed, so all you have to do is add some colorful wrapping paper and a bow for a festive, presentation-ready gift.

Whether your child loves helping with cupcake making or prefers to assist you in dinner preparation, there's a kids cooking set that's sure to delight. These sets are good presents for birthdays, holidays or just to brighten their day.