Why We Are MAD For Mud Kitchens!

If you’re looking for a fantastic, educational, dynamic outdoor activity for your little one, have you considered getting a mud kitchen?

Yup, that’s right… a mud kitchen!

With the rise in popularity of forest schools, Montessori learning, and general outdoor play, mud kitchens have experienced a boom too. Fairly small, educationally useful, easy to position in most gardens regardless of size, durable, and of course devoid of plastic and flashing lights (a positive for our parents who love wooden toys), mud kitchens are a fantastic outdoor activity. My sons forest school group and nursery both have mud kitchens, and he gets tonnes of enjoyment out of them. All you need is some natural detritus; mud, soil.

Here are some of our favourites…

Plum Discovery Mud Pie Kitchen

This Plum Discovery mud kitchen* is amazing if you want to push the boat out. It comes with stainless steel pots and pans, wood chimes for that extra outdoorsy touch, and a window panel that your little one can paint!

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TP Early Fun Wooden Mud Kitchen

This pared-down, simple mud kitchen is suitable for families with limited outdoor space, but the compact size doesn’t detract from the fun factor! It comes with pack of stainless steel starter tools too.

TP Early Wooden Fun Kitchen

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Chad Valley Wooden Mud Kitchen

The Chad Valley mud kitchen set comes with a hob, two sinks, an oven and 8 piece play utensils. It’s one of the cheapest mud kitchens out there and it looks great!

Credit: Argos*

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Mud Kitchen with Roof

This amazing double deluxe mud kitchen has a roof! Ideal for the UK’s unpredictable weather to continue the play when we have a drizzle of rain and to help provide some shade for little ones when it’s sunny. It’s made from up-cycled pallet wood and includes chalk board and chalk, whisks, spoons and bamboo utensils.

Credit: Etsy / StitchSalvageRestore*

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Brooklyn Home Mud Kitchen

This lovely Brooklyn Home mud kitchen is a little bit different! The seller has gone one step further with a working copper tap which can be simply fixed to your hose pipe. It also comes with a stainless steel sink (mixing bowl) which can be fixed if requested.

Credit: Etsy / BrooklynHomeUK*

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Messy Play Mud Kitchen

This gorgeous messy play mud kitchen is made from quality treated timber, with solid wood worktop with a rustic oak stain. Painted in colour of your choice with option of bowl positions and it includes 4 hobs and 2 stainless bowls and utensils!

Credit: Etsy / MCRSteelDesigns*

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Gracie Mud Kitchen

‘Gracie’ is made from reclaimed timber painted in a two tone classy grey, you will receive this mud kitchen fully built and ready to cook up some creations!