What age is the Winter Kitchen suitable for?

The program is aimed at children aged 4 to 6 years who participate with a parent.

When does the Winter Kitchen take place?

The event takes place on November 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

What can children expect at the event?

Children chop, taste, and prepare family-friendly and affordable winter dishes under expert guidance.

Is participation free?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Where does the Winter Kitchen take place?

The event location is the Municipal Daycare Facility for Children and the Family Center Lahrshof at Franziskusstraße 18-24, 45889 Gelsenkirchen.

Is registration required?

Registration through the responsible family programs of the City of Gelsenkirchen is required to participate.

Winter Kitchen in Gelsenkirchen: Families cook together, discover new things, and enjoy warm moments

Name: Winter Kitchen
Start: 2026-11-04T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Städt. Tageseinrichtung für Kinder und Familienzentrum Lahrshof

Winter Kitchen: Cooking, tasting, and enjoying together

When the cold season begins outside, it becomes cozy and colorful in the Winter Kitchen: Children aged 4 to 6 years cook together with a parent at the Family Center Lahrshof in Gelsenkirchen. While chopping, stirring, and tasting, families experience enjoyable time together filled with children's laughter, fun learning, and many small moments of success.

Child-friendly cooking with all senses

Under expert guidance, family-friendly and affordable winter dishes are created. The children get to know ingredients, feel food, discover colors, and collect their taste experiences. The joint preparation strengthens curiosity, independence, and confidence in their abilities.

A valuable learning experience for children

The Winter Kitchen combines practical learning with a cheerful family experience. Age-appropriate tasks such as washing, cutting with assistance, stirring, and arranging promote fine motor skills, concentration, and linguistic exchange. At the same time, children playfully learn how individual ingredients come together to create a meal.

Cozy gathering with delicious tasting bites

After preparation, the tasting bites are enjoyed together in a cozy setting. This leads to conversations about nutrition, favorite dishes, and new taste ideas. For parents, the program offers a protected space to attentively support their child's development and independence while cooking.

Safety and family-friendliness

The offer takes place in a municipal daycare facility for children and a family center. The guidance is aimed at preschool-aged children. Parents and children experience cooking together, ensuring that actions are age-appropriate and kitchen safety is taught through practical application.

Conclusion: Wintry moments of enjoyment for the whole family

The Winter Kitchen gives families a creative break, shared learning, and pride in self-prepared dishes. Those who want to discover new foods with their child, be active together, and enjoy a warm family experience will have a special afternoon at the Family Center Lahrshof.