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Cooking Day / Build a Burger Bar

Build a Burger Bar

Children assemble their own burgers from a toppings bar, choosing fillings and practising independence.

How to run it

  1. Educators cook patties or vegetarian alternatives.
  2. Set out buns, salad and sauces on a toppings bar.
  3. Children build their burger with tongs.
  4. Sit down together to eat.

You will need

  • burger buns
  • patties or vegetarian patties
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • cheese
  • sauces
  • tongs
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose a few toppings; older children help prepare salad.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, cook patties through and educators handle hot cooking.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Choosing healthy toppings builds independence and wellbeing.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayJunior Chef ChallengeCafé DayFarm to Table Day

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