Cooking together

Cooking with kids: step by step, together at the table

SousChef® is a free cooking app that makes cooking with kids manageable: it guides you step by step, so you know what needs to happen when and your kids can really help. Cooking with kids is fun — and a bit chaotic. With SousChef® there’s no scrolling back to reread the recipe, and no burnt pan because you looked away for a moment.

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Why cooking with kids often gets out of hand

Recipes aren’t written for busy kitchens with children in them. You have to keep track of what needs doing when, while also explaining what the kids can do — and something is on the hob at the same time. That’s distracting, and that’s when things go wrong. The result: you end up doing it all yourself, or ordering a takeaway.

How SousChef® helps when you cook together

Step by step, for little helpers too. SousChef® splits every recipe into small, clear steps. Kids can see exactly what needs doing right now — washing, scooping, stirring — and take on a real job without you having to think of everything.

You stay in control. The timeline and automatic timers make sure you don’t lose track, even when you’re distracted for a moment. The app keeps track of what needs to happen when, so you can keep your attention on the kids.

Trying something new together. SousChef® also guides you through dishes you’ve never made before. That turns cooking together into a real activity instead of a chore.

“Easy to follow, you basically can’t get it wrong.” — Vera, SousChef® user (translated from Dutch)

Read also: Cooking for beginners or easy dinners for busy weekdays.

Download for free

SousChef® is free, with no subscription and no account needed. That’s possible because advertisers and partners that suit us sponsor recipes, ingredients or kitchen tools.

Frequently asked questions about cooking with kids

Yes. SousChef® works well when you cook together with kids. The step-by-step guidance keeps things clear for you and easy to follow for them. Kids can pick up a small task at each step while the app keeps track of the order and timing.

By working step by step instead of doing everything at once. SousChef® shows you one step at a time, with clear instructions and automatic timers. That way you keep track of things and the kids can really help.

Dishes where kids can help with washing, scooping, mixing or stirring work best. In SousChef® every recipe is split into small steps, so you can decide for each step what the kids do.

Yes. SousChef® gives a short, clear instruction for each step, with visuals and spoken text, so kids can follow what needs to be done too.
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