10 Gifts for Kids Whose Parents Are Super into Food

Kids love to do what their parents do (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!), so if you have a friend who likes to cook, chances are her kid will get a kick out of any and all make-believe kitchen gear. There are so many cute options out there these days (where were these toys when we were kids?) and we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites. Spoiler alert: There’s a toy Instant Pot!

For copyright reasons, the brand can’t come out and say it, but we can: This toy looks just like a little Instant Pot for kids! It comes with fake food and it even makes sounds and releases “steam” like the grown-up version.

Buy: Perfectly Cute One Stop Cooking Pot with Realistic Sounds and Steam, $20 at Target

This looks and sounds just like a real blender. It even uses batteries and has a digital countdown display. Smoothies for everyone!

Buy: Play Blender, $34 at Crate & Barrel

If you know some parents are who are more Slow Cooker People than Instant Pot People, this is a safe bet. The “small appliance” makes realistic boiling sounds and the bottom of the cooker moves around to make it look like the veggies (which are included!) are actually simmering in the pot.

Buy: Slow Cooker & Veggie Set, $39 at Pottery Barn Kids

Your niece probably shouldn’t drink espresso, but she’s never too young to learn how to pull one. We love all the thoughtful details in this toy (the other side is a little bakery shop!). Just know that you’ll have to pay up for shipping — but we really do think it’s worth it.

Buy: Wonderworld All-in-1 Coffee Shop, $44

Kids can turn the knob up top and the beater actually turns. Plus the head tilts up and down, the bowl comes out, and the mixer comes with cute mini bags of flour and sugar.

Buy: Hape Mighty Mixer, $25

This toaster goes with the blender that’s up above. It also makes realistic sounds and has a digital countdown.

Buy: Play Toaster, $34 at Crate & Barrel

Jokes about millennials and avocado toast aside, this is a totally on-trend gift to give! The set includes two pieces of toast, two eggs, and six pieces of avocado.

Buy: Avocado Toast, $29 at Pottery Barn Kids

Honestly, we even like this bagel set for grown-ups who don’t have kids. It could totally sit on someone’s desk at work as a super-cute paperweight.

Buy: Everything Bagel Set, $29 at Pottery Barn Kids

Every play kitchen needs a bunch of felt pasta! Get a whole set for $26 and your BFF can start teaching her kids about the proper way to salt water and cook pasta so its perfectly al dente.

Buy: Felt Food Pasta Set, from $2 at Etsy

If your brother’s kids keep stealing his fancy All-Clads for some make-believe play, it’s worth getting them their own (less expensive) set to hold onto — and bang up as they wish.

Buy: Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Set, $39 at Crate & Barrel

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to do some gift shopping! We’re sharing our favorite picks for anyone on your list — check out all of our gift guides here!