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Fun food ideas to do with kids

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notnowB · 07/12/2022 21:39

Hi everyone. Firstly, I know that this isn't an AIBU question, but this is the board I'm used to and you generally get excellent replies. So I'll don my hard hat and go for it Grin

Part of my job - in a deprived school - is running a club for the youngsters (7 10 year olds in particular). I'm free to do what I want with them and last time we decorated and ate cakes. They loved it. Next week will be the last time I'm running the club, and they have asked to do a food based activity once again Grin
Points to consider:

  • I'll be paying for it myself
  • I don't mind that Grin
  • our time is limited. Like, half an hour tops.
  • it can't be too messy and I don't have a sink in the same room

Any ideas for food based games or activities that are cheap, not too messy or lengthy?!

Thanks.

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Original poster
notnowB · 07/12/2022 21:40

Blow football with Maltesers might be a good one, but a bit germy!

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Sprouttreesareamazing · 07/12/2022 21:40

Rice crispy cakes with white icing then Christmas themed decoration on top...
Look like mini Xmas puds!

Original poster
notnowB · 07/12/2022 21:42

Aww, thanks. Sounds great. However I'm thinking that another cake idea might be a bit samey ...

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takealettermsjones · 07/12/2022 21:44

Building gingerbread houses
Making funny face open sandwiches
Modelling/sculpting with coloured fondant icing

Sprouttreesareamazing · 07/12/2022 21:45

Mini pizzas? Ready made pizza base. Cut circles out with a mug!

OldTinHat · 07/12/2022 21:47

A 'name that food'?

Blindfold eat in turn and they have to guess what they're eating?

OldTinHat · 07/12/2022 21:47

*each!

OldTinHat · 07/12/2022 21:47

Guess the crisp flavour?

LemonDrizzles · 07/12/2022 21:48

Christmas tree treats

Take cheap ice cream cones
Mix icing sugar+ water, thick mixture, pour that on top
Let semi dry
Decorate with colourful candy of choice

OldTinHat · 07/12/2022 21:48

Build the biggest tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti?

Tigofigo · 07/12/2022 21:49

Make flatbreads? You can fry them for a few mins either side to cook?

Make christingle oranges?

Do a blindfold taste test - kids have to taste something and identify it - could have one thing for each taste such as sweet, sour, bitter, savoury / umami and also see which areas and the tongue the taste is strongest

Could do an intro session with weird and wonderful fruit and veggies they may not have seen or tastes before like star fruit, dragon fruit, chicory, artichoke, capers etc

catsnore · 07/12/2022 21:51

The chocolate game? Big bar of choc and knife and fork in middle of circle of kids. They pass round a dice and throw it. Anyone who gets a six runs into the middle. They have to put on a hat, scarf and gloves before picking up the cutlery and cutting off a piece of chocolate. If anyone rolls a six before they have succeeded they must stop and the next kid starts putting on the hat etc.

It has potential to be a bit germy so would make the following rules: if you cut off a piece of chocolate you can eat but not using the knife or fork 😂 chocolate to be on a clean surface 😂

pizzaHeart · 07/12/2022 21:51

Making strawberry Santa hats, google it, DD did them at the club and it’s fun

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notnowB · 07/12/2022 21:53

Thanks everyone! Super ideas Star
I particularly like the chocolate and taste test games, as they don't require cooking.

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havetochangethis · 07/12/2022 21:53

I once made sushi with a group of primary school kids. If you have or can be loaned a rice cooker, you will need some rice mats (relatively inexpensive to buy), sushi rice, tuna, cucumber and mayo for a filling, seaweed for wrapping (but not essential - you can also use sesame seeds if no allergies) and if you can - some sushi vinegar - but again, not really essential. I'm sure there are plenty of tutorials online if you haven't made it before, but it's really very easy.

Rowthe · 07/12/2022 21:54

Decorate some gingerbread?

Turn it upside down and it will look like a reindeer.

And they can decorate with sugar eyes, sweets, icing etc.

Rainbowqueeen · 07/12/2022 22:33

Try a variety of cheeses?
Make double decker sandwiches
Make fruit kebabs (can add marshmallows)

booksforever · 07/12/2022 22:38

Pitta bread Pizza are really easy if you have access to an oven or grill.

thismeansnothing · 07/12/2022 22:46

Tallest / most interesting sculpture made with spaghetti and marshmallows

AdaColeman · 07/12/2022 23:10

If you're thinking of pizza, use traditional English muffins for the base, split in half, top with passata type sauce and cheese, maybe some herbs, then grill.

Making a popcorn loop or spiral as a tree decoration.

parietal · 07/12/2022 23:19

Puff pastry Christmas tree (mini version)
www.jusrol.co.uk/pastry-recipes/chocolate-puff-pastry-christmas-tree

kids make the pastry into interesting shapes and then they always look good when they come out of the oven.

Also, look up the I can cook recipes from the BBC if you want them to make real food
www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b00w1ddl/recipes

octoberfarm · 07/12/2022 23:21

Could you do premade cupcake decorating? Or icing digestive biscuits with sprinkles of various kinds? I used to do the latter with my younger siblings all the time and they still talk about it as adults Smile

AdaColeman · 08/12/2022 00:18

Cheese straws with ready made sheets of puff pastry and ready grated cheese.
Make a "sandwich" with grated cheese, cut into strips and bake. Delicious eaten hot!

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 08/12/2022 01:17

This

Cheap , easy and healthy. Each child makes 1-2 kebabs

Fun food ideas to do with kids
whosaidtha · 08/12/2022 01:36

Marshmallow snowmen?