The Mighty Outdoor Kitchen Station

Our ultimate outdoor play solution - The Mighty Kitchen Station! With a whopping 330 cm in width and 210 cm in depth, our kitchen station comes in a unique horseshoe shape design.  This large mud kitchen setup is perfect for all settings, forest schools, and any outdoor space looking to inspire some culinary creativity. With worktop heights of 48 cm, it is perfect for young learners to engage in their mixing, stirring, and whipping skills. What wild recipes will they whip up today?

This six unit powerhouse comes with four removable bowls, ready for all manner of messy play, sand play, and water play activities. With two sets of hobs and additional clear counter space, there's plenty of room for aspiring chefs to cook up their imaginary dishes - from mud pies to sandy creations. And for extra added play value, the raised backs feature four chalkboards - perfect for  scribbling recipes, menus, or simply expressing a bit of artistic flair with their mark making skills.

And it doesn't stop there, underneath features generous storage shelving and cupboards, perfect for keeping all of your mud kitchen essentials organised. Not only does our Mighty Kitchen Station provide hours of sensory play and fine motor development, but it also fosters social skills as multiple learners can work together to create their culinary dreams.

The Mighty Kitchen Station is a must have for any outdoor learning space. Please note that assembly is required, and supervision is recommended-after all you never know what these chefs might concoct!

Features:

• Height: 89.5cm, Worktop Height: 48cm: Perfectly sized for EYFS learners to comfortably reach and engage with all the kitchen features.
• Width: 330cm, Depth: 210cm: A large, horseshoe-shaped layout providing ample room for group play and immersive mud kitchen experiences.
• Six-unit configuration: Connected units create a versatile and spacious play area with dedicated zones for cooking, mixing, and storage.
• Four removable bowls: Ideal for sand, water, and messy play, and easy to lift out for quick clean-ups.
• Two sets of hobs on worktops: Adds imaginative “cooking” elements, enhancing pretend play and role-playing activities.
• Clear counter space: Generous extra workspace for mixing, making, and other creative play activities.
• Four chalkboard panels: Painted on raised backs, offering space for mark-making, menu planning, or recipe creation.
• Spacious under-unit storage: Provides plenty of room to store mud kitchen tools, utensils, and natural materials for play.
• Unique to Cosy Direct: A distinctive design that combines practicality and play value, perfect for outdoor learning environments.

Benefits:

• Encourages sensory exploration: With dedicated space for sand, water, and messy play, children explore textures, materials, and hands-on experiences that engage the senses.
• Promotes collaborative play: The horseshoe layout accommodates multiple learners, encouraging teamwork, sharing, and communication.
• Enhances creativity and role play: Features like hobs, bowls, and chalkboards spark imaginative play, enabling children to create recipes, menus, and role-play scenarios.
• Supports early literacy and writing: Chalkboards allow for mark-making, encouraging early writing skills and fostering language development through play.
• Boosts problem-solving skills: Experimenting with materials and organising play activities challenges children to think creatively and solve simple problems.
• Teaches responsibility and organisation: The storage space helps children learn to tidy up, organise, and manage resources effectively after play.
• Introduces basic maths and science concepts: Measuring, mixing, and observing cause and effect build foundational skills in maths and science through play.