Junior Chef Challenge / Fruit Kebab Plating
Fruit Kebab Plating
Children thread fruit onto blunt skewers and plate them creatively for a judging panel of educators.
How to run it
- Wash hands and cut fruit into chunks in advance.
- Show children how to thread fruit onto blunt skewers in a pattern.
- Let them arrange kebabs on a plate as artistically as they can.
- Hold a friendly judging panel, then eat together.
You will need
- fresh fruit
- blunt skewers or paddle pop sticks
- plates
- chopping board and knife (educator use)
Make it easier or harderUse soft fruit and larger pieces for younger children; older children can make patterns and name their dish.
SafetyCheck allergies, wash hands, and supervise skewers closely; educators do all cutting.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children make healthy food choices and present their work with pride.
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