Junior Chef Challenge / Mystery Box Lunch Challenge
Mystery Box Lunch Challenge
Teams open a mystery box of safe, simple ingredients and work together to create a lunch for a judging panel.
How to run it
- Pack boxes with no-cook or simple ingredients such as wraps, salad and cheese.
- Give each team a box, a time limit and a plating area.
- Teams plan, prepare and plate a dish.
- Judges taste and give positive feedback on flavour and presentation.
You will need
- ingredient boxes
- chopping boards
- child-safe knives
- plates
- bowls and utensils
Make it easier or harderUse pre-chopped ingredients and a simple recipe card for a gentler version; add a budget or secret ingredient for a harder one.
SafetyCheck allergies, wash hands, supervise knife use closely and follow food safety rules.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children collaborate, plan and communicate to solve a cooking challenge.
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