10 of the best mud kitchens for kids

The TP Toys Mud Kitchen can provide hours of entertainment for little ones. Made from timber, it has an oven with door, removable splash tub and even a slide-over cover that creates an extra cooking zone when extended. There's a roomy undershelf to store pots and pans, and it even comes with a set of stainless steel pans and a whisk.

One review said: "My son loves this kitchen. It's a very well thought out design for a toddler. I think the cupboard, the sliding top and the bucket water tap makes this mud kitchen stand out from the others on the market. My son loves all those extra little features. It is a pain to assemble and it takes a while (for a novice). Annoyingly, I had to re-drill a few of the pilot holes. But the instructions are easy enough to follow. Definitely worth the hassle to build because my son loves playing with it and it's good quality so will last a while."

The Plum Discovery Mud Pie Kitchen has everything you want in a mud kitchen and more. There is a mini growing station with trellis so your little one can grow their own plants, and there is a clear paint window, bamboo wind chimes for sensory play as well as an outdoor sink bowl with accessories.

One review said: "Bought this for our granddaughter's birthday and she absolutely loves it. Have used Plum several times and will continue to use them. Good quality, great prices."

The Costway Wooden Mud Kitchen comes with wheels for portability and even an umbrella to protect your little one from sunlight or drizzle. It comes with five accessories that can be used to whisk up mud pies, and thanks to the wheels on the bottom the cart can even be moved.

Ignite your little one’s imagination as they set up home with this Mud Kitchen with Blackboard and Sand Table. There’s a hob turns, two sinks and even a sand or water tub. We love that this is handmade and all the wood is treated to ensure that it's a long lasting outdoor toy.

One review said: "We fell in love with this mud kitchen when we saw it online and it completely lived up to expectations. We needed a wider one for our two boys. It arrived on the day I needed it to and it was super easy to build with great instructions. Would highly recommend it! It’s so much more special than one we could have bought in a shop!"

The Janod Muddy Lab is a lovely mud kitchen that not only looks good, but also encourages imaginative play. It helps to stimulate curiosity and exploration, with accessories to support play, including pots, a sieve, brush and water tub.

One review said: "High-quality mud kitchen, easy to assemble and looks good."

Featuring a working tap, reusable chalkboard, sliding drainboard and storage shelf, this Big Game Hunters Mud Kitchen with Working Tap ticks a lot of boxes. It has smooth surfaces for safety, and the natural colour of the mud kitchen means it can also be painted to any weather-proof colour you'd like.

One customer said: "I purchased this for my grandson and he loves it! His dad assembled it and he’s great at DIY so it wasn’t an issue but it still took him an hour or so. It’s sturdy, safe and does exactly what it says on the box!"

A simple design, the Chad Valley Wooden Mud Kitchen still has plenty of play opportunities. There are two sink bowls for mixing up batches of mud, plus a hob area, and hooks to hang the eight utensils that are included.

One review said: "I bought this for my granddaughters birthday, she absolutely loves it. Lots of accessories and a good price." Another wrote: "We bought this for our Grandson’s third birthday, he loves making mud pies. Sure it will give him and his sisters hours of fun"

This isn’t a mud kitchen by itself, but attaches to a playhouse or other structure or wall to create a mud-kitchen add-on. A great idea if you already have a play area set up in your garden, or if you don’t have a lot of space for a normal one. The TP Early Fun Mud Kitchen Playhouse Accessory includes a removable water bowl, a refillable water butt with working tap, plus pans and a whisk.

One review said: "Bought this for my 2 year old grandson and he absolutely loves it. I have 3 other grandchildren ages 8 and 6 and they have created some interesting make believe games whilst playing with it too."

The Children's Outdoor Play Kitchen with Sand Play and Sandpit is a great two-in-one kitchen. The addition of the sandpit means your child can keep any mud and sand separate from the kitchen! It also comes with a chalkboard and removable sink.

One review said: "Really impressed with the quality of this kitchen. It’s a Christmas gift for my daughter which she has been given early, as it’s absolutely delightful! Beautifully made!"

The Rebo Muddy Mischief Childrens Outdoor Mud Kitchen Sand Pit has treated wood so that it last longer outdoors. It has integrated shelves for storing pots and pans on and any mud kitchen creations that your little one makes. It also has a removable sink tub, so it can be easily cleaned.