Pretend play is so important for childhood development. I try to engage my three-year-old with interactive play throughout the day because I know it's a great way for her to learn and I also enjoy hearing what she comes up with all by herself. Lately, her favorite thing has been cooking pretend meals and having picnics. I've teamed up with Step2 to review the Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen Set and show how kids learn through play!
When this adorable kitchen play set got delivered I knew my daughter would be excited to play with it. She loves making pretend food to serve people and enjoys interactive play where she can invent stories and be in charge.
We took all of the pieces out of the box prior to setting it up [and let me just say the box is a toy itself with endless possibilities!] and my three-year-old helped me put the kitchen set together. I would say that set-up took a little over an hour and that was with two kiddos 'helping'. The directions were thorough and everything was fairly simple. It just took awhile to piece it all together and add the stickers. You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver and two AA batteries for the stove-top.
As soon as we had the kitchen set assembled my daughter was ready to play. She found the coffee maker immediately and thought it was so fun to use the pods and pretend she was actually brewing coffee.
There's also hot chocolate or tea and the pods are stored above the coffee maker along with a clock which is great for learning to tell time.
The stove-top has a burner that lights up and makes boiling noises when you place the pot or frying pan on it. While she fried something on the stove-top, my daughter twisted the salt and pepper shakers (which sound very realistic!) to add some flavor to her meal.
While she was 'cooking' I asked her about what she was making and who was coming for dinner. She may have been taking some creative liberties with her blueberry-chocolate-soup but it was so fun to watch her putter around the kitchen set and talk about what she was doing.
The Great Gourmet Kitchen Set comes with a set of dishes for two as well as some cooking utensils, pans, condiments, a pot holder, reusable shopping bag, and a perfectly realistic smartphone. Though she had no problem coming up with pretend food for us to eat, I think I'm going to purchase Step2's 101-Piece Play Food Set for my daughter so can have even more fun.
I love the double oven and refrigerator which lend to the storage on this kitchen set. They also opened up a conversation about foods that need to be cooked or baked vs. foods that need to be kept cold. I'm always amazed by how much our daughter can learn through play.
The stove dials click as you turn them which is just another example of the details Step2 includes in their products. The sink's faucet and handles also move realistically. The pass-thru window lets kids interact with each other as if they're going through a drive-thru or playing restaurant.
There's a chalkboard above the stove top that would be perfect for a grocery list. My toddler decided that she was going to draw "an elephant running away from a bumblebee", but I'm sure yours will come up with something more practical 😉
I can't tell you how long we played with the Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen Set today-it was so much fun watching my daughter's imagination as she cooked, made coffee, and washed dishes. Even our seven-month-old got in on the action and tried to drink out of the cups. This set is for ages 2+ but while I was supervising today both of our kids enjoyed it.
I know that we will get many years of use out of this kitchen set. There are so many open-ended features that will encourage creative play and I'm excited to see our daughter use it with her friends. I'm also looking forward to hearing more of her menu ideas as she 'cooks' for me in the coming months!
Do your kids have a kitchen set?
What's their favorite meal to make for you?
Let me know in the comments!
BUY IT: You can purchase the Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen Set in Neutral from Toys"R"Us for $129.99, or you can choose Pink.
Disclaimer: I (Amber) received the Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen Set in Neutral free of charge to facilitate an honest review. All opinions are my own. Viva Veltoro participates in the sponsored Step2 Ambassador program.
gayle geisenheimer says
Neutral is my favorite
Christa Beasley says
My son would be so happy
Crystal michael says
My daughter would love this she doesn't have a kitchen set and she love to pretend cooking she would make breakfast
Kelly Richards says
This is awesome. I can't believe how much stuff it comes with!
terri carney says
love to win this.
Dawn Gnerer says
You are not alone..this would be a great win for my grandchildren as well. Good luck!
Shelley Homel says
I would love to win this awesome kitchen for my grandson!
Jacqueline says
My son would love this!
Sylvia Carpio says
I love that the assembling seems easy, use of many tools is not necessary. It looks fun! My kids would love this kitchen!
Robin M. says
My twins would love this!
Nicole Tuck says
How cute is this! I would choose either color! My kids would have so much fin with this and Step 2 is a wonderful durable product!
Alaina says
My daughter would love this!
Lorna Brock says
My granddaughter loves to fix pizza!!! And French Fries.... I love the pink, but instead will opt for the neutral (I have boy or girl grandabies) and I am not sure which one would be the lucky one.....
Carmen says
I love all the options and the double oven!!! Compact, yet lots going on and places for everything!
Kaleena says
Oh goodness! My daughter would flip for this kitchen!
Megan Christensen says
Looks like it comes with quite a few accessories!
Courtney says
I love all the storage options!
Sandy High says
My grandkids would love this
Tammy Salyer says
This kitchen has so many interactive components.
Megan B. says
My daughter really wants this toy kitchen for her Birthday. We live in a condo will this take up a lot of space?
Cathie Finke says
This kitchen looks like it would be so much fun for boys and girls.
Helmy says
Awesome!! I have two boys 8 and 2 mi little one always play with me but in my stove when I cook he take all the pan out of the cabinets that there are really low and play on the floor and he talk to me while he s doing while I'm booking too!! But I wish u can buy him one..
MommyToFour says
My kids would absolutely love this!
Joanne Gregory says
My little grandson would love this!
hannah says
Looks awesome!my kids would love to win it!
Deborah D says
The coffee pot is a nice touch.
Ani says
This is a fabulous kitchen. My little girl would love it!
KariCherie says
OMG - so cute!! I love the little details - like the cups for the coffee pot!! My 3 old would get a kick out of this!!
MagyPalencia says
My 2 little ones would love to play with this kitchen. My son has been asking me to buy him a kitchen but they are pretty expensive so i haven't been able to. So i really hope i get selected for this giveaway. I just can imagine how happy my kids will be if they got this kitchen. Thank you for this oportunity! I really hope i win!
Erica Jimenez says
I love this kitchen. I especially like the see through cabinets.
Mary says
My kids would love this. I love the chalk board
Kristen says
This kitchen set looks like so much fun and lots of imaginative play for hours. Love thee pink, because a little girl can never have enough pink in her life 🙂
Cassi M says
My 1 & 3 year olds would love this!
Melissa Devoy says
Awesome kitchen, cute babies!
Danielle Nugent says
This kitchen is adorable!
Chadta howes says
This kitchen set is really nice
Jessica says
I would pick neutral just because i have both a boy and a girl who are just one year apart from each other and they would love this little kitchen!!
Ashley says
My daughter would love this!
Kelly Chapple says
My daughter loves to make little picnic for me, her grandma and little sister, it's so cute. Most of the time it's a dessert of some kind 😀 Would love to get her a kitchen that makes noises and makes coffee (She likes to help me make coffee for Grandm, my mom, in the morning).
Happy C says
What a great toy to enhance the imaginatin of my grandkids. So many options and so realistic.
Leann says
Would love the neutral
Jenn T says
Great new addition to the Step2 collection! Will definitely be getting rid of my daughters old kitchen for this one!
Elizabeth freitas says
Great for pretend play!
Robin Shields says
My 4 would love this set, we had a small set we bought for my daugther years ago. When our son came along the kitchen got more use and abuse, he love to slam doors and climb on it so we are in the market for a updated version
Dawn Bowman says
My Great Niece would LOVE this! She is always wanting to "cook" for us.
Renee G says
My little chef needs this!
Sarita m. says
I love this kitchen in neutral! My son and daughter would love this! They do not have a kitchen but they both loved their cousins when we were living with my brother and sister in law! This would be great to win for my babies
Georgina says
It's so cute. I even want to play with it!
Natasha Love says
I would pick neutral. This kitchen looks very nice!
Tina Alexander says
This Kitchen Center can provide a fun time of play for both my daughter and son, because there is such an array of activities to enjoy!
Rebecca4 says
What an awesome kitchen! My little guy would cook up some delicious meals with that!
Lissa says
Reminds me of the one I had as a kid! I would love for any of my kids to play with these.
Sue Ea says
As I was reading your review of this awesome kitchen set, I was wishing I would have had 1 of these!! Back when I was growing up, we made pretend toys out of cardboard boxes. We drew Windows & other things on them to pretend play with. I don't know if this was around when my kids were growing up, but I'd sure love to win one for my grandkids!! I would have loved to have tasted your daughter's blueberry-chocolate soup. These are the things adults should enjoy with kids!! I also love the realistic sounds, the blackboard, the drive - thru window, etc. I would definitely buy the extra play toys for this!! Thanks for the in depth review & the cute cook that demonstrated the fun aspect of this kitchen!!
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Susan Morris says
Love all the possibilities with this kitchen center. Like the availability of neutral color also.
Irina says
My daughter would love it
Ashley Van Dyke says
My daughter would love this!
Nayda M. says
Looks awesome
Mia says
My granddaughter had a kitchen playset when she was younger and made me lots of mac and cheese.
Christine T says
My grand children would love this!
Britney says
I would love this for my two little girls, it looks great!
Christine H says
My sons would love this, they always love to pretend cook with me.
Melissa Ashbrook says
My niece doesn't have a kitchen set but she does have a McDonald's register and food that she likes to play with when she is here. We get lots of Chicken Nuggets and French Fries here. 🙂 This would be awesome for her. Her and her daddy just got a new place and are starting over. I know they got lots of room for it. 🙂
Karen B. Adams says
Love the great detail put into this kitchen to make it so realistic and the kids feel like there doing what the see their parents do. All the way down to iPhone docked to pull up a Pinterest recipe for the nightly dinner.
Monica duh says
Love this play set ! Kids would have amazingly good time !!
Jeremy Fuehr says
My son would enjoy this. He loves to help us cook in the kitchen. This would be his own kitchen, where he's in control.
Amy M says
It looks like such a fun kitchen set! I would love to win this for my 18month old daughter.
Kaylynn says
Looks super easy to put together and use
Mandygirl1122 says
Awe, so much fun!! Brentley would love this!
Christine says
This is awesome I would love to win this
Kathrina says
My son is 3yrs old and loves watching me cook! i would really love to review this for him
Marisa Fox says
Love Step2 products. Can't wait for my baby girl to enjoy them as much as my son does.
Jan Lawrence says
The pink for my princess. Good luck everyone.
Laura says
My nieces would love this! What a cute little kitchen set!
ErikaC says
Oh My daughter would love to have one of these! She loves to sit in the kitchen and "help" us cook food!!
Ashley Roggow says
My girls would love this! Great review!
Stacy Carnahan says
I think the neutral would be perfect for boys or girls. Love that this has everything to keep little hands busy and they can let their imagination run wild with what they want to do in their Kitchen. Super cute and I must for the young chef-to-be! With 7 Grandbabies, this would be awesome to have in the house.
Debra Holloway says
Kids will have a great time playing with this kitchen. It is so neat.
Monica says
My babygirl would love this kitchen!
Ashley c says
My daughter and son would love this
falon click says
So cute my kids would love playing with something like this
Nicole says
I love how kitchens aren't just for girls anymore and tools aren't just for boys
Renee says
I love the brick and the chalkboard!
M. Cope says
So cute! I love how it even has the little chalkboard. My son would love this! He loves to help us cook.
Sarah I says
My almost 3 year old would love to have her own coffee pot.
Amrita says
My daughter loves pretend play and loves baking cake specially in her so called oven, with all her imaginary items in it.I would love to have a kitchen set like this one for my daughter . She would love to have the pink one !!!
Cindy Greenlee says
My Grandbabies would love this. Thanks for the chance.
Rachel Auslander says
The interactive parts of this kitchen are great- not too much "digitalization" to detract from imagination, but just enough to keep the kiddos interested.
sarah domingo says
nicest set i seen
Krista Raymond says
Looks like so much fun! My son would love this!!
tina says
Thanks for the details ,,, i too love all the little features that step 2 adds
Alysha A says
So adorable. Love all the fun pieces!
Carolyn Massey says
My 3 year old great grand daughter has a kitchen set but the only thing that makes noise is when you turn the knobs for the oven and dishwasher. I would love to win this for my great grand daughter. Excited about all the working parts.
Ania says
Love your review. Adorable pictures ! I have a 6 year old son and we also review toys on youtube. It's our "together" thing to do 🙂 He would love this kitchen since he loves to cook.
Natalie Green says
Neutral would blend in well with our current decor scheme 🙂
Ashley Winzeler says
This is such a fantastic kitchen! My twins need this!! Love the neutral one since I have boy/girl twins! Hours of play for years to come! We would love to win!!
Piwimama says
What a cute kitchen. It is great that Step 2 is producing these kinds of toys in neutral options.
Daryl says
I like the Neutral. I have a home daycare and the kids would love a new kitchen set.
Michelle Biba says
My daughter would love the kitchen! Thanks for the chance to win.
Lery says
This kitchen is great. I am positive that it will provide hours of fun if we could get one. I love all the features!
Heather Burke says
Love this!
Adele Marchetti says
Love all the features!
Preshus03 says
Oh. How cute. The kitchen looks taller than I tend to see and that's a good thing. My daughter likes to make me peanut butter pizza! I always tell her how good it is, but what I like most is listening to her sing while she cooks.
Brooke says
Would absolutely love to win this!!
Courtney Baity says
Those babies look so happy! Insightful review
Katie M says
Looks like tons of fun for kids!
brittany Culberson says
This is so awesome. My daughter would love it.
Terie Moreno says
My son loves to make us doughnuts!
Rachael Bolin says
Looks pretty simple to put together! Can I just say that I am in love with the little burner that lights up!! Coolest!!!
Valentina says
My girls would love to win this set! It will teach them many great things to use in the future as they grow up. Thank you for an amazing review on this product.
Jerrica Evans says
This is so adorable! My daughter would play with one of these all day. She doesn't have a play kitchen right now but she still pretends like she's cooking with her play-doh.
Nancy says
I like that this kitchen comes in a neutral color. It looks more realistic in that color scheme.
Sara Campbell says
This looks great. My youngest would love this since he loves just about any kitchen-type toy. He even has a toy microwave that turns on and spins.
Lauralynn Mangis says
I would love to win the pink one for my daughter, Liliana! Awesome review too! Thank you so much!
Ashley t says
My daughter loves to play house, pretend to cook! I love that this kitchen!
Lisa Garland says
I can't wait to get my granddaughter a srep2 kitchen and this one is on top of my list. Love the added touch with the coffee pot! Best play kitchen by far!
Samantha Lilly says
I would love to get my 4 & 5 year olds this kitchen they would create so many dishes and play for days!
rosa rogers says
This play kitchen is awesome..My granddaughters would have so much fun with it...
Rebecca Temple says
My daughter loves to help me in the kitchen she would get a kick being able to have her own where mommy can help her in the kitchen.
Tracy steinheimer says
This looks so cute and it's perfect for my niece
Samantha D says
My son loves to "cook" me dinner :)0
Lora C says
Such amazing detail...I love the oven mitt and green shopping bag on the side
gale mccarron says
I love that it's interative. It makes it more realistic and helps the creativity flow. Very nice!
Donna P. says
My little granddaughter would love having her very own little kitchen. She wouldn't be picky of the color. Just as long as she can pretend to cook.
Cindy Kong says
I love this kitchen, my daughter, my son and nephews would love playing this.... i looove the coffee maker.
rosani torres says
My little girl was excited if I could have that beautiful kitchen. So I hope to have the opportunity to give it.
Jessica Watkins-Miller says
Love all the details! My daughter would love this!
kayla sheehan says
This is seriously so cute.I see the little iphone and love that it lights up and makes noise.
Amber Ludwig says
So fun!! It totally has everything!! Love the cute little coffee pods and the chalkboard!!
Gina Ferrell says
I love Step2 products because they last a lifetime. My daughter would have a blast with this kitchen and pretending to cook for her dolls and friends.
jen st pierre says
natural for my son would be great for sensory play!
Brittany says
I love the chalkboard!
Amanda Elia says
This kitchen has everything a child would love!
Vicky Chan says
Super gift for any child!!!
DENISE LOW says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter. And I would of loved to have this when was a kid .
Regina Gambrell says
we would love this
Linda Manns says
I just love how realistic this is. It is awesome that the burner lights up and makes a boiling noise. The clock is super for learning time for the little ones. This is something the kids would play for hours with. Thank you so much for sharing this
Caitlin says
Love it and my 1yr old and 3 yr old would love it too! Would choose neutral so it's equal for a boy and girl
Selena says
So cute!
Lexy Overstreet Broome says
Great review! My two boys would love this!!
Kari says
This looks like such a fun and interactive toy. My son would love it!
Samantha Duran says
This kitchen sounds amazing definitely going to check it out for my kids. Thanks for a great review.
Jill says
I prefer neutral
Angel Phanco says
The pink o e would go great in my daughters room. She loves to help me cook, so this is something that would get used daily with her imagination. Thanks for the chance to win.
Ashley U says
My son would absolutely love this kitchen! He's always trying to pretend to cook/eat with his pretend food!
Holly McAlister says
This play kitchen is adorable! Perfect for a child's imagination!
Teresa Miller says
My baby girl would LOVE this "pretend" kitchen... Her imagination would go crazy cooking up a storm... 🙂
Twinmommy♡ says
Would be a perfect Step2 addition to our household for my 2 year old twins! Such a cute kitchen !
chill_pretty says
My twin boys would love this!!!
Carolyn Massey says
I would love to win this for my great grand daughter. We got her a kitchen Christmas a year ago and it's already tearing up. The only sound it makes is when you turn the knob of the oven. She would love this since it has so many interactions. She would play for hours. Likes to cook for us.
Lisa Middleton says
My daughter would love this!
Jennifer Williams says
Mine would love neutral.
Courtney says
Adorable!
Kimberly L says
This kitchen is even better than the one I got for my son. I see it is a ToysRUs exclusive. I love Step2.. so durable and fun for kids for years. Thanks for posting this and for the chance to win one.
Mindy says
Love it!!
Sue Wooler says
Would love to win the netural one.
Megan Connor says
They've thought of everything, it is so cute!! My daughter would love this!
Chanel Chamberlin says
Great Review
Abby Murphy says
We make potatoes now, sometimes corn! Both mine would love this, a lot of storage for their things!
Renata says
My baby boy would love to cook like his mommy!
Heyde Solis says
Both of my boys would love this! My four year old i'm sure he'll make me either a hot dog, pizza or a sandwich. His imagination is all over the place so i'm sure he'll come up with some creative ideas! My one year old would probably eat everything he makes for us 🙂
Deborah W. says
I love Step2's Funtime room organizer; either color would suit us.
Deein Kay says
Wow! The kitchen set includes almost everything.... I don't have for my daughter...She is 22 months and her birthday is coming... This is going to be an awesome gift for her... She always demands for the real kitchen things... As this set includes everything. She will be so happy.... The girl is enjoying kitchen play set in the pictures....
CarrieD says
I'd love the neutral since I have boy/girl twins!
Juyne says
This is so lifelike now if the kids could really cook I would be in heaven!!! This is a great way to get them excited about learning.
Laura Martin says
We don't have a kitchen set. We live in Chicago, so this would be great for when my daughter is stuck indoors during bad weather (which lasts about 9 months out of the year). Love that it has neutral colors so that all of our future kids could use it, too.
Katheryn Donica says
I need the pink, so me and grand daughter can play together. This looks like lots of fun for the two of us!
Shannon Tate says
Awesome kitchen!
Korie says
Love the electronic features!
Miranda Welle says
This kitchen looks awesome! I love all the fun features.
Jaime Montgomery says
My nieces and nephew would love this. As a teacher i love all the teaching/learning moments that can happen when playing with this kitchen. Telling time, writing, hot, cold, etc. Awesome features.
Chaya F says
What a cutie! So much fun!
Christina Goritski says
That looks like so much fun! My daughter loves pretending to cook with me so this would be so awesome!
Kelly p. says
What a cute kitchen set!
Ginger Wallace says
So cute I love the idea of teaching my son how to cook, and it all starts with early interest other kitchen!
Staci K says
Love this!! My sweet girl turns 1 on 8/20 and would love this
Michelle B says
Would love to have this for my little one!
Petrina says
I love Step 2 products and this would make a great addition to our pretend play toys! If we won, we would choose the neutral:) Thanks for posting, great giveaway!
Miranda says
I love the Step 2 products. This would be an awesome way to introduce my daughter to pretend baking so she can learn how her Mom bakes and creates cakes in the kitchen.
Amanda Delage says
our fav meal is soup! and we would love to
have the pink! we have two girls who love to help cook whether real or pretend
Susie says
Looks like so much fun!!
Jen R says
Looks like hours of fun!! My four year old would never leave the playroom!
Linda Shaffer says
This is a great set!
Camille Sanchez-Taylor says
My daughter would love this kitchen and secretly, so would I!!
Kayla D. says
Love them both!! But, I'd probably go with the pink one, for my niece!! 🙂
Devonna says
I would love the pink set for my little girls....they would love it!
Nicole Falgiano says
Absolutely adorable!! I would love to win this....good luck everyone...thank you for the opportunity!!!
Jamie says
I love all the little details!
Laura Collins says
This looks so nice .The finishing is great.I forsee happy kids
allyson tice says
she looks liike she is having a blast. shes being like her momma in her very own kitchen
Susan S.,TN says
I would love to win this kitchen play set for my niece. I know she would have so much fun with it. The Step2 Kitchen set is so amazing & let's kids imagination go crazy.
Ashlyn Simon says
Thanks for the great info on this product! The grandkids would love playing with this in our home!
aad3431 says
i love that the kitchen has some great tools for the kids to learn from. its so easy to assemble and has great features for kids to be motivated to learn something new.
Stephanie says
This looks amazing. My daughter will be thrilled to play with this!!
Kathy Pease says
This looks so awesome and would make a wonderful christmas gift for my granddaughter
Alli says
If we don't win, we will be getting a kitchen for our little guy for Christmas for sure!
Heather says
I love that this comes in neutral for my son!
Alyson Drake says
My kids would love pink. This looks so cute.
Christie M says
Great review, amazing toy!!! My son would absolutely love this. Either color is nice!
Roxann Benthagen says
What a great play kitchen! It has so many different options to cook and create with this would keep my grandbabies entertained for hours.
Jessica Lodge says
First of all I have Kitchen envy. I wish my kitchen were this nice! I love how much there is to do with this kitchen. The educational aspects are a bonus as well.
Alicia Strickland says
I would love this in neutral! We don't have a kitchen yet but one is in our future.
Laura Bergmann says
I want to play with this kitchen!!!
Mary Withrow says
Awesome review, thank you for the chance, this would make a wonderful Christmas gift!
Lesley F says
My granddaughter loves this kitchen! So much to do
Carrie H says
It's usually some kind of soup made during bath time. My kids would love an actual play kitchen!
VictoriousLaura says
I love the little coffee pot and the chalk board.
Corrinda says
How cute!
Lisa Walker says
My kids would really love this kitchen. There is an incredible amount of detail!
Cora Haytas says
I love the pink kitchen!
Callie Pinz says
Love that it seems pretty easy to set up!
Lori says
I would love this for my son because we are always in the kitchen, he would love to play with this!!
Susan P. says
I still have the Fisher-Price Play Kitchen that my daughters played with when they were little. This Step2 Play Kitchen would be great for the grandkids. I saved the containers from my kitchen to add to the plastic food, like vanilla, spices ,etc.
Amber Thrasher says
Oh my daughter would love this!!
samyra b says
I like the exposed brick look but I think the deluxe is a better size when more than kiddo is playing
Brandi Taylor says
So many great features that my daughter would love when she plays chef,which is one of the 10 things she's going to be when she grows up! Would love to win it for her!!!
Dotty J Boucher says
I love how easy this is to put together and look at all the parts they give you to add to the fun, I know I would have tons of fun!
playing with this with the grandchildren.