What age group is the Winter Kitchen suitable for?

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

When does the Winter Kitchen take place?

The Winter Kitchen takes place on November 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Where does the parent-child cooking take place?

The event location is the municipal daycare facility for children and the family center Leithestraße 48 in 45886 Gelsenkirchen.

What do children and parents do at the event?

Families chop, stir, and taste together. Under expert guidance, they prepare family-friendly and affordable winter dishes.

Is participation free?

Yes, participation in the Winter Kitchen is free.

What do children learn at the Winter Kitchen?

Children gain age-appropriate experiences in handling food, explore nutrition with all their senses, and practice practical activities in the kitchen under their parents' supervision.

Winter Kitchen in Gelsenkirchen: Little Chefs Discover Great Family Joy Together

Name: Winter Kitchen
Start: 2026-11-12T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Städt. Tageseinrichtung für Kinder und Familienzentrum Leithestraße 48

Winter Kitchen: Cooking, tasting, and marveling together

When delicious aromas fill the kitchen, shared time becomes a special family experience: At the Winter Kitchen in Gelsenkirchen, children aged 4 to 6 cook together with their parents. Under expert guidance, the little kitchen pros chop, stir, and taste family-friendly and affordable winter dishes.

Small hands, big learning experiences

While washing, cutting, and mixing, children experience food with all their senses. The age-appropriate activity fosters independence, fine motor skills, and language development, while parents attentively support their children. In addition to practical cooking, families learn interesting facts about nutrition and food.

Enjoying together in a cozy setting

After preparation, tasting bites await the young cooks. The shared tasting creates children's laughter, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of community. The manageable age group of 4 to 6 years provides a child-friendly framework in which every child can actively participate and discover new things.

Safe and family-friendly in the daycare facility

The event takes place in the municipal daycare facility for children and at the family center Leithestraße 48. Expert guidance supports a safe learning experience in the kitchen. Parents stay on site with their child and accompany the individual steps.

Conclusion: Winter family time with fun learning

The Winter Kitchen connects healthy nutrition, practical learning, and shared time in a particularly enjoyable way. Families experience how much joy comes from cooking together and take valuable impulses for everyday life with them. This free family experience invites you to become curious, discover new flavors, and be active together.