Looking for the best play kitchens for kids in NZ? Check out our top picks that’ll spark creativity, role-play, and endless fun in your little one’s kitchen adventures!
Every budding chef deserves a place to whip up their imaginary feasts, and a play kitchen is the perfect starting point. Whether it’s serving up mud pies in the garden or crafting gourmet pretend meals in the living room, these miniature kitchens inspire creativity, role play, and endless fun. Here are our top play kitchens for kids in NZ, perfect for sparking the joy of cooking in little ones.
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Best play kitchens for kids in NZ:
Lovevery Real Life Play Kitchen
Price: AUD485
Fave Feature: Real working sink
This Montessori-inspired play kitchen takes pretend play to the next level—it actually works. The real water system lets kids pump fresh, drinkable water straight from the tap, making kitchen role-play feel more like the real deal. Designed for little hands, it comes with Lovevery-exclusive accessories for chopping, stirring, and splashing their way through hours of hands-on fun.
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Mocka Kids Cottage Kitchen
Price: $219.99
Fave Feature: Chic scallop trim
If your little chef loves to whip up pretend feasts, the Mocka Kids Cottage Kitchen in Sage Green is the perfect setup. It’s got all the essentials—a mini oven, cupboard, and play sink—wrapped up in a stylish, modern-coastal design. Compact but packed with fun, it’s a playroom upgrade that looks good and keeps little hands busy.
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Le Toy Van Large Kitchen
Price: $692.95
Fave Feature: Made from sustainable FSC®-certified wood
Retro charm meets serious playtime in this pastel-hued wooden kitchen. With rattan details, a butler’s sink, working oven dials, and a microwave, it’s a little chef’s dream. Bonus: it comes with cooking utensils, so the imaginary feasts can start right away.
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Classic World Vintage Kitchen
Price: $480
Fave Feature: Built-in coffee machine (because even play kitchens need caffeine vibes)
If your kid’s already a regular at the local café, they’ll love this setup. With a stove, sink, dishwasher, and (of course) a coffee machine, it’s perfect for whipping up make-believe lattes and tiny gourmet meals. Plus, it’s great for language and life skills—order up!
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Mud Mates Mud Kitchen
Price: $395 – $715
Fave Feature: A real working tap
Mud pies, potions, and splashy adventures start here. Made in New Zealand from weather-resistant materials, this outdoor kitchen hooks up to your garden hose for real water play. Messy, creative, and packed with sensory fun—just add dirt.
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Cam Cam Play Kitchen
Price: $474.50
Fave Feature: A reversible curtain for a fresh new look
For little chefs with an eye for style, this minimalist, plastic-free kitchen is a dream. It’s got an oven, hot plates, a metal sink, and a curtain you can flip when it’s time for a “kitchen makeover.” A stunning, eco-friendly option for stylish play spaces.
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Tender Leaf Mini Chef Home Kitchen
Price: $328
Fave Feature: Made from sustainable wood
This compact but mighty kitchen has all the essentials—think butler’s sink, double taps, and extra workspace. It even comes with a kettle, cups, and wooden utensils for tea parties and pretend cooking marathons. Plus, it’s crafted from eco-friendly wood, so it’s a win for the planet too.
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ROBUD Play Kitchen
Price: $643.20
Fave Feature: Pretend ice cube dispenser
This vintage-inspired green kitchen has all the little details that make play feel real. Clicking stove knobs? Check. A pretend ice cube dispenser? Absolutely. Sturdy and stylish, it’s a perfect fit for kids who love hands-on fun.
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The Beau Kitchen by Little Nation
Price: $109.95
Fave Feature: Compact design for small spaces
Got a tiny home but big imagination? This eco-friendly play kitchen has you covered. With an oven, shelves, sink, and even cooking pots, it’s all about creative cooking—minus the clutter. Ideal for little chefs who love to stir, mix, and pretend.
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Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen
Price: $248.99
Fave Feature: Space-efficient corner design
If you’re short on space but big on fun, this compact kitchen has it all. With a stove, oven, fridge, and working doors, plus 13 accessories, it’s the perfect setup for kids ready to cook up big adventures!
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Kmart 7 Piece Wooden Rustic Kitchen Playset
Price: $129
Fave Feature: Light and sound stove
Kmart always delivers when it comes to affordable playtime fun, and this rustic wooden kitchen is no exception. With its light-up stove and fun sound effects, it’s the perfect starter kitchen for little ones, sparking creativity and imaginative cooking without breaking the bank.
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Hape Toys Modern Kitchen with Light & Sound
Price: $179.99
Fave Feature: Realistic stove rings and oven knobs
This Hape kitchen set takes pretend cooking to the next level. With light-up stove rings, clicking oven knobs, and a moving faucet handle, it’s a hands-on play experience that feels just like the real thing. Add in the microwave, oven, and storage space, and your little one will be cooking up a storm in no time.
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