Rosa Ledley 
Kids learn a lot when watching and imitating their parents and a play kitchen is a fun way to let your child learn about cooking and imitate what they see in the kitchen.
Toy kitchens are really interactive and help kids expand their imagination and possibly develop an interest in a future culinary career.
If you are worried about their sizes or you only have a small space, there’s nothing to worry about; there are lots of small play kitchens for small spaces. They come in different sizes and you can always find the right size that’s perfect for you.
We’ve curated a list of the very best ones, just for you. These selections will fit in any small space or anywhere you want.
Teamson Kids Little Chef Florence Classic
This playset comes in a classic style that your kid would love instantly. It’s available in different colors too. It is perfect for small spaces and it has lots of storage space so your little one can store all the accessories easily.
It is durable and sturdy. It’s quite easy to wipe clean after use too. However, some of the storage spaces are not big enough to accommodate all the accessories that come with it. The screws are a bit tiny so it can be a little difficult to put it together.
What We Like
- Spacious storage
- Available in two colours
- Durable
- Compact
What We Don’t Like
- Little storage boxes
- The screws are quite small
- Comes with only five accessories
- Some parts are not labelled
Little Tikes Home Grown Kitchen
If you are looking for a durable small kid’s kitchen that offers great value and wouldn’t take a lot of space then this is perfect for you. It fits in any corner and has some realistic features for your kid to interact with. You get 20 accessories, which is quite a lot and should be enough to create some fun meals.
Even better, you get recipe cards! Your little one can learn so many recipes and can even come up with their own recipes too.
Unfortunately, you have to put the stickers and labels yourself but that isn’t too difficult. There’s no cooking sound but it has other features so your baby wouldn’t mind.
What We Like
- Value for money
- Comes with 20 accessories
- Realistic features
- Recipe cards for extra fun
What We Don’t Like
- No cooking sound
- You have to put stickers yourself
- Screws are quite small
CUTE STONE 2-in-1 Kids Kitchen & Grill Playset
Let’s say your kid misplaces some accessories of his kitchen and you are struggling to replace them. Well, with this playset you are not going to have that problem because it comes with so many accessories to play with.
It has a sink, lots of pretend food and a grill that rotates! It’s absolutely amazing. Your baby would have so many objects to have fun with that they might become a professional chef after playing with this.
You get lots of storage space to store all the accessories too. You can easily cut the play food and velcro it back together and there’s a little pump with water too. It’s perfect for corners and small spaces and it’s not heavy.
What We Like
- Lots of accessories
- Play sink and grill
- Enough storage space
- Easy to assemble
What We Don’t Like
- No volume control or off button
- You need six batteries
- Water in the sink needs to be drained regularly
- No wall separating oven and refrigerator
KidKraft Vintage Wooden Play Kitchen
This vintage kitchen playset has that retro look we love so much, so you could buy it for that fact alone.
It’s great if you are trying to save space too because it’s quite compact. Your baby would also have enough storage space for all her play accessories and it even has a play phone, so your little one can call friends over or have really creative conversations on the phone.
The knobs clicks – and that’s quite rare, believe me – but it’s a bit pricey. While it’s not very big and would fit in almost anywhere, it also has lots of parts that you have to fix. It’s made from wood and MDF, so the parts won’t break when you are trying to get it up.
Even though it’s small, it can serve as an older child’s play kitchen.
What We Like
- Retro look
- Made for small spaces
- Lots of storage
What We Don’t Like
- Not easy to assemble
- Compartments are a bit small
- Lots of parts to fix
GOLDORO Kitchen Set for Kids
What sets this kitchen set out from the rest is its very modern look.
It has a notepad for all your baby’s writing needs and a telephone when the news to call friends for dinner arises. It’s got a water tap too and that’s always a plus. It’s not really compact but would easily fit in a small space. It’s a little expensive but it’s sturdy and durable and can be kept for a long time.
All the parts have stickers which helps you assemble the kitchen easily. However this does not come with cookware or extra parts, you would have to pay extra to get those accessories.
What We Like
- It’s quite sturdy
- Made of wood so it’s durable
- All the parts are labelled
What We Don’t Like
- No extra parts
- Many pieces and screws to fix
- It’s a little expensive
Step2 Fun With Friends Kitchen
Now, this is a set after our own heart! You know pretend toys emphasize creativity and sharing? This playset makes cooking so much fun. Your baby can share cooking duties with you or invite some friends to cook up a storm.
With this, you get a coffee machine, refrigerator, oven and an electronic stove top. It also has many realistic appliances that make cooking in this kitchen interesting.
Setting this kitchen up is easy, there’s an installation manual for you to follow. Your kid also get some accessories to play with.
What We Like
- Easy to assemble
- Made for sharing with friends or parents
- Stylish
- Electronic cooking sounds
What We Don’t Like
- No labels
- Lots of parts to assemble
- Some holes are small
Hape Gourmet Play Kitchen
This playset makes our list because of its perfect size and interesting features. A kitchen for 2-year-olds, it will also appeal to 5-year-plus kids. It comes fully equipped with a sink, stove, oven and even a spice shelf. Want to watch your kid cook every possible meal you can think of?
This small kitchen is made for cooking! It’s really well constructed, with enough space for play food and everything in between. It’s made from wood and MDF which makes it really strong and durable.
However, the play food tends to break easily which means you might need to buy replacements sooner than you like.
What We Like
- Durable
- Beautifully constructed
- Comes with 13 accessories
What We Don’t Like
- Need to buy some accessories
- Play food breaks easily
- Not easy to assemble
Wrapping up!
Ready to cook up lots of pretend food and watch your baby feed all her toys and stuffy animals? Kids love to pretend play so much, trust me. They do it all the time.
Toy kitchens are a really good idea for parents and kids to share time together. There are so many positives to getting this type of toy. It’s an interesting and interactive way to teach your kids about cooking, colors, food, and food etiquette.
You could also inadvertently help stimulate a keen interest in cooking and maybe own a restaurant someday. In fact, toy kitchens are good for playdates. They keep your baby and their friends engaged and encourage learning a life skill too!
