# Kid-Friendly Meal Kits Little Cook Box is a Distinct Recipe Kit That Brings Kids into the Kitchen By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-recipe-kit References: [producebusinessuk](http://www.producebusinessuk.com/insight/insight-stories/2018/08/01/little-cook-box-aspires-to-change-the-way-children-eat-food-with-creative-meal-kits) & [littlecookbox](https://www.littlecookbox.com/) Recipe boxes are generally marketed towards adults as a means of improving cooking skills, but [Little Cook Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-baking-experience) instead focuses on teaching kids the basics of cooking in a convenient and easy-to-use [kids recipe kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-peppa-pig). Available in the UK, this kid's recipe kit service manages to offer flavorful meals in kits that are easy and fun for children. Each Little Cook Box includes weighed-out, fresh ingredients, as well as simple instructions that are designed specifically to engage children in the cooking process. The boxes also feature games kids can play as they engage in the cooking process. Part of the success of Little Cook Box comes from the balance they achieve between nutrition and appeal. The service currently offers 15 [meal kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits) crafted by an in-house development chef and nutritionist. The fresh ingredients are then placed into a custom-designed box with a four-day shelf life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kid-friendly Meal Kits:** Creating recipe kits specifically designed to engage children in the cooking process. - **Convenient Cooking for Kids:** Providing easy-to-use and pre-measured ingredients with simple instructions for children to learn cooking skills. - **Balancing Nutrition and Fun:** Offering flavorful and nutritious meal kits that are appealing to kids. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring innovative ways to offer convenient and engaging cooking experiences for children. - **Education and Training:** Developing interactive learning tools and platforms to teach children cooking skills. - **Packaging and Delivery:** Creating custom-designed packaging solutions to maintain freshness and extend the shelf life of meal kits for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Baking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-baking-experience.md) - [Kid-Friendly Global Cooking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-cooking-kit.md) - [Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-recipe.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Veggie-First Children's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-gourmets.md) - [Family-Friendly Recipe Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-family.md) - [Family-Focused Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-kits-for-families.md) - [Kid-Friendly Baking Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raddish-baking-club.md)