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The best Christmas stocking filler ideas for junior chefs

Are you looking for Christmas stocking filler ideas for your junior chefs this Christmas?

It’s always those last bits and pieces you need for the Christmas stockings that can be the hardest. I’ve put together a list of fun, kitchen-themed Christmas stocking fillers for your kids to help you!

The best kitchen gifts for your kids this Christmas!

  • Safe knife and peeler

    the ultimate useful stocking filler for kids! These safe knives and peelers will be used long after the Christmas tree is packed away. They come with minimal packaging and the kids will LOVE them! Available in 2 sizes and 8 colours.

    From age 2+ the Kiddies Food Kutter and Safety Food Peeler - shop here

    From age 6+ the Safety Food Kutter and Safety Food Peeler - shop here

  • Kitchen Helper

    Ok, ok - hardly a stocking filler I know but a great gift all the same! This kitchen helper learning tower will allow your child to join you safely at the kitchen counter and join in all the kitchen fun!

    This is perhaps more a gift for you!

    Check it out from Irish brand Wonderbubz here

  • Wooden Kitchen Utensils

    I love this set of 7 wooden kitchen utensils for kids from Cogs Toys and Games. It is pint-sized allowing your smallie to enjoy some independence in the kitchen.

    Check it out here

  • Peter Rabbit Christmas Cook Set

    This is a very cute stocking filler for your junior chef! It consists of a beechwood spatula and beechwood wooden spoon, with Peter Rabbit theming.

    Available from Irish cookware shop The Kitchen Whisk here

  • Kids kitchen apron

    There are lots of options for kids kitchen aprons. Team an apron with a safe knife and peeler set for a gift that’s a bit different or a gift for a foodie loving child. I’ve given you some apron options below, including our own, Irish-made, colouful apron.

  • The Cool Food School kids apron shop here

  • Dexam Kids Dinosaur Apron shop here

  • Personalised Kids Apron shop here

    Kids cookbooks

    There are loads of kids cookbooks out there and for your junior chef, they are an essential gift! Here are some of our favourites kids cookbooks for your fav junior foodie.

  • Chop, Cook, Yum by Deirdre Doyle - our very own kids cookbook with over 50 healthy, fun recipes for kids from age 6+ approx. Shop here

  • The Kids Only Cookbook by Sue Quinn - I loved this for the icecream recipe alone - available at Dubray Books here

  • My First Baking Book by David Atherton - this book from Great British Bake Off winner David has lovely illustrations and some different recipes. Shop here

  • Complete Children’s Cookbook by Elizabeth Yeates available through Easons here

    Novelty cookie cutters

    Use these festive themed cookie cutters for cookies, veggies, pizza, sandwiches and more.

    Available through Sostrene Grene online here

    Oven gloves

    These are the best oven gloves for kids. I can’t seem to find them in Ireland - feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. These are from Amazon.

  • Shop here