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Farm to Table Day / Mystery Ingredient Cook-Off

Mystery Ingredient Cook-Off

Teams receive a box of surprise ingredients and plan, prepare and present a simple dish to share.

How to run it

  1. Pack identical boxes of safe, simple ingredients such as wraps, vegetables, cheese and herbs.
  2. Explain the challenge and food safety rules.
  3. Give teams time to plan and prepare a dish, with educators supervising any cutting.
  4. Have each team present and taste their creations.

You will need

  • mystery ingredient boxes
  • chopping boards
  • child-safe knives
  • bowls
  • plates
  • aprons
Make it easier or harderGive younger teams a recipe card; older teams can plan with a cost limit.
SafetyCheck allergies, use child-safe knives with supervision and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children plan, cooperate and practise healthy food preparation.

Fits these theme days

Farm to Table DayJunior Chef ChallengeCooking DayFruit and Veggie Day

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