# Interactive Educational Restaurants Madiba Restaurant Teaches Kids How to Cook Healthy Meals By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madiba-restaurant References: [ediningnews](http://www.ediningnews.com/cwc) & [madibarestaurant](http://www.madibarestaurant.com/) Madiba Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York runs a special program, dubbed 'Cooking With Color 4 Kids' ,that uses the basic principles of color theory to teach kids about healthy cooking and eating. The color palette is used to introduce children to the art and science of cooking healthy, nutritious and delicious meals using a variety of natural ingredients. Cooking With Color 4 Kids isn't only strictly for kids either; [parents are also invited to join](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-peppa-pig) in on the fun and educational experience. The classes begin with an introduction to the 'color wheel' and the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables in each color spectrum. Since Madiba is a South African restaurant -- 'Madiba' was an affectionate nickname for [Nelson Mandela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nelson-mandela-day) -- many of the dishes on the menu are South African specialties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Color-based Cooking Education:** Using color theory to teach kids about healthy cooking and eating provides an opportunity for immersive and engaging educational experiences. - **Family-friendly Dining Experiences:** Creating interactive programs that involve both kids and parents in learning about nutrition and cooking offers a unique and memorable dining experience. - **Cultural Cuisine Education:** Introducing children to different cultures' food traditions through interactive educational restaurants fosters diversity and global understanding. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Food Services:** Interactive educational programs in restaurants can attract families and differentiate the dining experience from competitors. - **Children's Education and Entertainment:** Combining education and entertainment in restaurants provides a new avenue for engaging and immersive learning experiences for children. - **Culinary Education:** Color-based cooking education programs in restaurants can serve as an innovative approach to culinary education and skill-building. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Global Cooking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-cooking-kit.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-recipe.md) - [Leader-Commemorating Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandos-periperi.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Eco Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-kids-meal.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampered-chef-kids-club.md) - [Storybook Recipe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-magical-pantry.md) - [Love-Themed Cooking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-is-love.md)