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doddl Mini Chef Kit

$20.21

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How doddl helps your child

  • Certified safe doddl toddler knife sits in the palm, so your child can push down through food and learn real cutting skills
  • Hands-on food preparation builds the fine motor control and coordination your child will need for writing and everyday tasks
  • Children who help prepare meals are more likely to try new foods, encouraging adventurous eating
  • Apron and chef hat make your child feel like a real chef, turning kitchen time into confidence
  • Builds genuine independence as your child takes an active part in family cooking
  • Multi-Award Winning
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Helps Motor Skills
  • Loved by Parents
Development benefits

When children get involved in real food preparation – not just play – something magical happens. They're more willing to try new foods, build practical skills that stick with them for life, and develop the fine motor control and coordination they'll need for writing and other essential tasks.

Encourages healthy eating and adventurous tastes – children who help prepare meals are more likely to try and enjoy fruits, vegetables and unfamiliar foods.

Supports motor skills, coordination and practical learning – cooking involves chopping, stirring, mixing, counting and measuring all build essential developmental skills.

Builds confidence, independence and genuine life skills – cooking isn't just pretend play, it's a foundational skill for young child to develop from.

Fosters family bonding and positive mealtime routines – cooking together creates opportunities to talk, laugh and build memories that go beyond just feeding.

Reduces mealtime stress – when children feel capable and involved, mealtimes become more enjoyable and less of a battle.

How it works

Toddler-safe knife: This is a toddler knife that actually works! Unlike blunt child knives or potentially dangerous adult versions, the doddl knife uses the combination of a unique safe blade design and the strength in your child's hand and palm to safely chop through anything.

Ergonomic handle design: The short, contoured handle naturally encourages the correct finger position needed for adult cutlery,
making the transition seamless.

Protective apron: Soft, easy-wash fabric keeps clothes clean during messy kitchen adventures – featuring a beautiful, simple bee illustration designed by a Cotswolds based artist.

Chef hat: Child-sized cotton blend hat gives little ones a sense of ownership and pride in their cooking role

Easy to clean: Apron and hat are both machine-washable and the doddl knife is dishwasher safe, built to last through years of use.

Materials & care
  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • EN14372 certified safe and meets FDA standards
  • Food safe stainless steel utensil end
  • Apron and hat suitable are machine washable.
  • Knife is dshwasher safe. Not suitable for microwave, oven, grill or steriliser.

All doddl products are engineered from long-lasting, high-quality materials, designed to be used for years and passed down to siblings. When you've finished benefitting from your doddl, you can now rehome
them (currently UK only) to help ensure no doddl product is wasted. To rehome your doddl email Team@doddl.com and one of our team will be happy to help.

Product details

Transform your little one into a confident kitchen helper with the doddl Mini Chef Kit – thoughtfully designed for children aged 2–5+ years who are ready to get hands-on with food.

This complete Mini Chef Kit includes:

  • The doddl toddler knife – a safe, effective knife engineered specifically for small hands
  • Mini Chef apron – featuring a beautiful hand-drawn bee design by a Cotswold-based artist
  • Mini Chef hat – the finishing touch that makes your child feel like a real chef

Why parents choose the doddl Mini Chef Kit

  • Builds genuine independence and confidence in the kitchen
  • Gets children actively involved in food preparation and cooking
  • Encourages adventurous eating when children help make their meals
  • Supports essential motor skills through real-life practice
  • Makes family cooking something everyone can actually enjoy

Backed by experts. Loved by families.
Designed with child development specialists
5-star rated by thousands of families
Trusted by nurseries & early years settings

Suitable from: 2+ years 

Great for gifting: A beautiful, practical present that inspires children's involvement and enjoyment in the kitchen.

Delivery & returns

30-day returns.

Finest quality at the best price

At doddl, we know we're not the cheapest option, but that's for good reason.

  • We use only premium, non-toxic materials, creating products that are built to last.
  • We invest in research and development to make sure our products deliver results.
  • We use complex engineering processes to create the perfect solution for your child.
  • doddl is more than just tableware: it's a tool to help your child develop every day.

doddl Mini Chef Kit

4.8 · 115 reviews

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    Four parents, four mealtimes, filmed on their phones.

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    The cutlery occupational therapists reach for first

    Feeding specialists, occupational therapists and child nutritionists across the UK and US.

    • Charlotte Stirling-Reed

      The Baby & Child Nutritionist

      Charlotte Stirling-Reed

      I've been absolutely loving using the doddl cutlery set with my family. It's really helped my daughter to hone her skills around self-feeding with a spoon and fork.
      Learn more about Charlotte's work here
    • Stacey Zimmels

      Paediatric Feeding & Swallowing Specialist

      Stacey Zimmels

      My son loved eating at the family table with his doddl cutlery — he was participating in our family mealtimes before he was walking!
      Learn more about Stacey's work here
    • Colleen Sarrazin

      Pediatric Feeding Therapist & Speech-Language Pathologist

      Colleen Sarrazin M.S. CCC-SLP

      As a pediatric feeding therapist, the doddl toddler spoon, fork and knife set is one I recommend for 12 months and up. The stainless steel fork prongs help little ones poke food successfully, the ergonomic handles encourage a proper grip, and the spoon's tapered bowl suits little mouths while holding purees and soups.
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    • Lucy Upton

      Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

      Lucy Upton

      “doddl cutlery is fantastic for supporting young children with independent eating, grasping those tricky cutlery skills and allowing little ones to get stuck in exploring the wonderful world of food”
      Learn more about Lucy's work here
    • Penelope Henderson

      Children's Nutritionist

      Penelope Henderson

      The short, moulded handles fit perfectly in little hands and support dexterity and coordination.
      Learn more about Penelope's work here
    • Nicola Ragon-Paxton

      Registered Nutritionist / Founder of I Love Greens / co-founder of ‘Happy Tums’

      Nicola Ragon-Paxton

      “doddl cutlery is perfectly designed for a toddler’s hand and the short handle means it’s easier to control. But the best bit for me are the metal heads which make it easy for baby to scoop and fork food compared to chunky plastic heads which can be frustrating for young ones. One of my recommended weaning essentials!”
      Learn more about Nicola's work here
    • Ruth Watts

      Health Visitor

      Ruth Watts

      Still my daughter's favourite spoon at nearly 6 — I only recommend products I've used and believe in.
    • Christine Pollack

      Paediatric Occupational Therapist

      Christine Pollack

      The first cutlery set I've found with a knife safely designed to teach real knife skills.
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    • Vanessa Eisch

      Occupational Therapist

      Vanessa Eisch

      He's been more successful with this spoon than any we've tried — it's staying in my OT toolkit.
    • Katia Balducci

      The Baby Nutritionist

      Katia Balducci Public Health Nutritionist (RNutr)

      Supports fine motor development and encourages proper grip from early on — it ticks all the boxes.
      The Baby Nutritionist

    Questions about the doddl Mini Chef Kit

    What is in the doddl Mini Chef Kit?

    The doddl toddler knife, a Mini Chef apron with a hand-drawn bee design by a Cotswold-based artist, and a Mini Chef hat.

    What age is the doddl Mini Chef Kit designed for?

    Children aged 2–5+ years who are ready to get hands-on with food.

    Can the Mini Chef apron and hat go in the washing machine?

    Yes — the apron and hat are machine washable, and the knife is dishwasher safe.

    How does cooking with the Mini Chef Kit help my child?

    Helping prepare meals builds independence and confidence, supports motor skills through real practice, and encourages more adventurous eating.

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