Café Day / Children's Café
Children's Café
Children plan, prepare and serve simple snacks in their own pop-up café, taking turns as chefs, wait staff and customers.
How to run it
- Plan a short menu of simple, safe snacks with the children.
- Set up a kitchen area, counter and tables with menus.
- Assign rotating roles: chefs, wait staff, cashier and customers.
- Run the café, then swap roles so everyone has a go.
You will need
- simple snack ingredients
- plates and cups
- menus
- play money
- aprons
- tablecloths
Make it easier or harderYounger children serve pre-made snacks; older children manage budgets and orders.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, follow hand-washing and food safety, and supervise all food preparation.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Running a café helps children contribute to their community and communicate with others.
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