A cooking subscription for toddlers
Your toddler can do more than you think.
Cooking with your little one doesn’t have to be stressful. We make it simple, with the KidChef app and a monthly hands-on kitchen box. Less screen time. Less guesswork. More time together in the kitchen.
Made by a mom of a toddler • For ages 18 months to 5 years
Sound familiar?
It’s 5pm. Dinner needs to happen. Your toddler is hanging off your leg, desperate to help. But you don’t know what’s safe, or where to even start. So you hand over the tablet again. And the guilt hits right away.
That’s not a parenting failure. It just means no one handed you a system. So we built one.
One system. Two ways to bring it home.
Start free with the app. Add the box when you’re ready. Or do both. Cancel anytime.
The app
KidChef App
Think Duolingo, but for your kitchen
- Skills that build up: pouring, stirring, whisking, safe cutting
- Quick video demos before each cook
- The “Pour” path is free, forever
- Works on any device. No download needed.
No credit card needed. Premium paths coming soon.
The box
KidChef Playbooks
The full kitchen experience, delivered.
starts at $18.95/month
- Illustrated playbooks and skill cards that build on each other
- A Mastery Map your child fills in as they level up
- Recipes made for tiny hands, plus a new country to explore each month. First stop: Japan.
- Screen-free. No prep required.
How it works
1
Choose your plan
Pick the app, the box, or both. The app is free to try.
2
Get set up in minutes
Open the app right away, or watch the mail for your first box.
3
Cook together
You follow the lesson. Your toddler does the real thing. That’s it.
What toddlers can do when you let them
This is what happens when you trust toddlers with real ingredients and a little guidance.
Our story
See what they’re actually capable of
I started cooking with my then 18-month-old because I believed he was capable of more than people gave him credit for. What I didn’t expect was how hard it would be to find resources that met us where we were. In the kitchen, messy and eager, with no clue where to start.
So I built the thing I wished existed. Something that trusts your kid, takes the mental load off you, and turns the 5pm chaos into something you look forward to. That’s Toddlers Love To Cook.
Sowmya Subramanian, Founder
Questions parents ask
What is Toddlers Love To Cook?
It’s a cooking program for little ones, roughly ages 18 months to 5 years. You get the KidChef app (a Duolingo-style path of real kitchen skills) and KidChef Playbooks (a monthly hands-on kitchen box). Together they make it easy to cook real food with your toddler at home.
What’s the difference between the app and the box?
The app is your digital guide. It has the skill lessons and quick video demos, and you follow along on any device. The box brings the hands-on stuff to your door each month: illustrated playbooks, skill cards, and a Mastery Map. Use one, or both.
What ages is it for?
It’s made for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages 18 months to 5 years. The skills build on each other, so it grows with your child.
Is the app really free?
Yes. The Pour starter path is free forever, and you don’t need a credit card. The other skill paths are part of premium ($4.99 a month or $49 a year), coming soon.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, anytime. The app and the box are both month to month, with no lock-in. Just cancel from your account.
When does the box ship?
Boxes ship monthly. Join the waitlist and you’ll be first to know when yours is ready, and you’ll lock in launch pricing. [TLTC: add the confirmed ship date.]
Ready to cook together?
Start free with the app today, and hop on the waitlist for the box. Let’s turn the 5pm chaos into something you look forward to.
