Nordic Kitchen vs Chef Kitchen — Which Wooden Play Kitchen Is Right for Your Child?

GiggleGiggle makes two wooden play kitchens at the same price point — the Nordic Kitchen and the Chef Kitchen. They look similar at first glance, but suit different children and different homes. This article breaks down exactly what is different so you can make the right call.

Availability (June 2026)

Both kitchens are currently out of stock. The Chef Kitchen is due back in stock in the coming weeks — register your interest via the product page. The Nordic Kitchen is sold out with no current restock timeline.

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Nordic Kitchen — Best for Modern Homes and Realistic Play

The Wooden Kids Kitchen Playset Nordic Style is the taller of the two — H74cm versus H60cm — which makes it more realistic in scale and better suited to children aged 4 and above who want a kitchen that feels life-sized. The wider footprint (W55cm) gives more counter space for multi-step cooking scenarios.

The Nordic aesthetic — clean lines, white and natural wood tones — is designed to sit naturally in modern Australian living rooms and playrooms. If the kitchen is going in a shared family space rather than a dedicated playroom, this design matters considerably.

Accessories include: frying pan, spoon, spatula, knife, chopping board, pepper and salt set — 10 pieces focused on cooking rather than costume play.

Availability note: The Nordic Kitchen is currently sold out with no restock planned. Check the product page for updates.

Best for: Children aged 4–7 in modern homes who prefer realistic, cooking-focused play over dress-up.

The Chef Kitchen — Best for Dress-Up and Character Play

The Wooden Chef Kitchen Play Set includes 13 accessories — three more than the Nordic Kitchen, and crucially, those three extras are an apron, an oven glove, and a cloth. This changes the nature of the play significantly.

When a child puts on the apron and glove, they are not just cooking — they are becoming a chef. That shift into costume and character deepens role immersion in ways that early childhood educators associate with stronger narrative development and longer, more sustained play sessions. If your child loves dress-up, the Chef Kitchen gives them a reason to inhabit the role rather than just operate the props.

At H60cm it is also more accessible for children aged 3–4, who can reach the counter comfortably without needing to stretch.

The Chef Kitchen is currently sold out but due back in stock shortly. Register your interest via the product page to be notified when it is available.

Best for: Children aged 3–6 who love dress-up and character play; younger children (3–4) who need a lower counter height.

Which Should You Buy?

For most families, the Chef Kitchen is the stronger choice — 13 accessories including the apron and oven glove make it the better value for children aged 3–6, and it is back in stock sooner. Register via the product page to be first in line.

If your child is 4+ and you specifically want the taller, Nordic-style kitchen for a modern living space, the Nordic Kitchen would suit them better — though it is sold out with no restock currently planned.

Both pair with the Wooden Kids Fridge Play Set ($129.95) to create a complete kitchen setup. Browse the full Kitchen Play Sets collection.