10 fun kid-friendly food things to do with the kids in Singapore
We’re midway through the year-end school holidays and if you’re a parent or caregiver who has run out of ideas on fun things to do with your kids, this one’s for you.
Besides just looking at places to play, why not consider family-oriented dining spots that are fun, playful, and creative, turning meal time into a mini adventure?
Not only will kids get to get their hands dirty (in a good way!) with food-related hands-on activities, they also get to enjoy the fruits of their labour by digging into them after.
As a parent, I’m also always looking for things to do with my kids, so because sharing is caring, here are 10 fun kid-friendly dining experiences in Singapore that promise not just good food, but also great memories and big smiles for the whole family:
1. Dough it Yourself
What is it? Dough it Yourself is great for kids who are picky with the toppings on their pizza or pasta, as it essentially provides a buffet of pizza and pasta toppings for you to assemble and customise your own meal.
Take a pick of your favourite carb — hand-stretched pizza dough, various pastas or potato gratin — then dress it up with your sauce, vegetables and proteins of choice. Pile on the cheese and have it sent to the oven. It’s a unique, hands-on concept that the kids are definitely going to enjoy, and we daresay the adults will have some fun, too!
How much? S$29.90 for adults for a 90-minute free-flow DIY pizza or pasta buffet, or S$15 for kids aged 4 to 12 years old. Kids below three dine for free.
If a buffet isn’t your thing, you can also opt for one set of either a pizza or pasta to DIY at S$24.90.
How to book? Head down during its opening hours to get started with your buffet!
2. The Sundowner
What is it? The Sundowner is a quaint little urban farm which conducts intimate garden F&B experiences, such as food and craft workshops for both adults and kids. It’s currently housed on a rooftop in Siglap, but will be moving to the old Bukit Timah Fire Station by the end of the year.
Some kid-friendly experiences here include bean-to-bar chocolate-making, making pasta by hand, pizza-making, and even ice-cream-making.
How much? The various F&B experiences here start from S$95 per person, but it promises good value and food, too!
For example, its honey ice-cream-making workshop (S$110 per person) incorporates education on bees before you get to make ice cream from scratch and create crunchy honeycombs. This experience has even been featured on an episode of a popular kids education show, Blippi — fellow parents, #IYKYK — so we’re pretty sure it’ll be kid-approved.
How to book? These exciting experiences can be booked directly on The Sundowner’s website, where you’ll also find a detailed overview of each activity, along with pricing details and the available dates and timeslots.
3. Pizza Express
What is it? Pizza Express is a global brand specialising in handcrafted pizzas, which currently has four casual-dining outlets in Singapore. To make dining more enjoyable for families, Pizza Express has introduced two fun kid-friendly experiences.
First up, there’s a kids pizza-making workshop where the little ones get to become a pizzaiolo (or a pizza maker), complete with hat and apron, and a certificate at the end of the experience!
The second is a more easy-going activity. Essentially kids will be provided with a pizza DIY kit that can be worked on in the comfort of their own homes, but what’s really special about this is its focus is on family bonding.
Each kit includes a guide that not only walks you through the recipe, but also offers thoughtful conversation prompts to spark meaningful family interactions while cooking together — how lovely and heartwarming!
How much? The pizza-making party (from S$35 per person for a weekday slot) is held at its various outlets. It is available on weekends from 3-5pm, and all day on weekdays, excluding public holidays.
The pizza DIY kit (S$21) includes Pizza Express’ flavourful dough in a pan, a tomato sauce base, and your choice of four different toppings. Put everything together and pop it into the oven. It’s an easy and convenient option for a cosy family pizza night, and also makes for warmth and lasting connections.
How to book? Head over to its reservations page to make your pizza-making party bookings or to reserve your pizza DIY kit, that you can self-collect from your selected outlet at your preferred timeslot.
4. Doughworkz by Pastamania
What is it? Doughworkz by Pastamania offers a series of fun food-themed workshops perfect for junior masterchefs aged six and above, including a sourdough focaccia-baking workshop and a Christmas tree ravioli workshop.
These workshops are hands-on and educational, and here’s the icing on the cake: You get to end it off with delicious food. It’s an engaging, enriching, and entertaining experience that families will definitely find worthwhile.
How much? Doughworkz usually rotates the types of workshops on a monthly basis, and offers a wide range of options (priced at approximately S$80 per participant, and S$30 per additional participant if you’d like to join as a parent!).
How to book? Browse the available workshops available here, choose one, and sign up by filling in the respective forms.
5. Ippudo
What is it? Ippudo is quite the household name when it comes to ramen, and is most well-known for its umami-packed tonkotsu broth that people would travel and queue for.
Well, now ramen lovers can rejoice because Ippudo is not only a place where you get to enjoy good ramen, it also runs a child kitchen program where your children can try their hand at ramen and gyoza making. It’s a one-of-a-kind workshop that involves making everything from scratch. It will be an educational and authentic experience that gives kids a glimpse into Japanese cuisine while letting them create and taste their own creations
How much? Ippudo’s child kitchen ramen and gyoza making workshop (S$40 per pax) is held across several of its outlets, and you can check availability and make bookings through its official booking page. This is certainly one fun kid-friendly dining experience you won’t want to miss.
How to book? You can check upcoming workshop dates and venue details on this booking site, or feel free to reach out to them via DM on their social channels for further information.
6. Mr Bucket Chocolaterie
What is it? Taking inspiration from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mr Bucket Chocolaterie wants to bring the same magical experience for all kids who come by its store. Decked out in a whimsical interior and boasting interactive chocolate stations, Mr Bucket Chocolaterie will be quite the experience for chocolate-loving children.
The popular chocolaterie runs a number of workshops, suitable for different ages, regularly — there, you’ll get to mould, decorate, and taste your own chocolate bars or bon bons. How’s that for a delicious and educational experience?
How much? Its leisurely four-hour bon bon-making and brunch workshop (S$220 for two persons) is an interactive and informative session for participants aged 16 and above. Not only will you get to take home a box of your own bon bons, you’ll also get to enjoy a delightful brunch!
On the other hand, the chocolate tour & tasting (S$15 per person) is great if you are pressed for time, since it only takes an hour. However, it is more suitable for participants aged 12 and above as younger children cannot enter the workshop space.
For younger kids, the two-hour DIY bar-making workshop (S$60 per person) is a fun alternative, promising a fun session of chocolate bar designing and moulding that even the younger ones will surely relish.
How to book? You can find out more details on the various workshops and make your booking on its official website.
Across all its workshops, participants get an inside look into what it means for Mr Bucket to be a bean-to-bar chocolatier, from ethically sourcing cacao beans to handcrafting chocolate in its own factory.
7. Le Petit Chef
What is it? Le Petit Chef is said to be the world’s smallest chef and is essentially an animated 3D dining experience, where a projected mini chef will dance across your table and prepare your meal, taking you around the world in two hours through food.
Savour multiple courses of modern European cuisine infused with local flavours, and let him tell you the story behind each dish. It’s an immersive, multisensory, and splendidly fun dining experience that’s kid-friendly, and perfect for a special family night out.
The best part is that it’s also halal-certified and features a dedicated vegan menu so that everyone can join in the experience, regardless of their dietary requirements.
How much? Adults can go for the Petit Chef menu (S$188 per diner) while the junior menu (S$98 per child) caters to kids five to 12 years old for dinner shows. There are a wider range of ages (from three years old) that can attend the weekend lunch show.
How to book? This is a ticketed dining experience so you wouldn’t be able to walk-in. Book ahead by visiting the official booking page and checking its calendar for the available dates.
8. Carrara Cafe
What is it? Carrara Cafe serves up some hearty western fare, but did you know that it’s also a gelato specialist? Helmed by founder and head chef Jackson Lee, Carrara Cafe is in fact certified as an ice cream manufacturing facility — that’s how you know every scoop is made in-house with craft and care.
Besides serving its handcrafted gelatos in its dessert menu, it also runs an ice cream-making workshop that ice cream lovers will appreciate. The workshop teaches you how to make ice-cream using accessible ingredients and materials that you can easily find at home, making it both fun, as well as practical.
How much? The halal-certified ice cream-making workshop (S$85 per person) runs for 2.5 hours, and you will get to bring home two ice cream flavours crafted from scratch. You’ll also get other easy recipes that you can recreate at home.
The best bit? You get to end it off on a sweet note with an indulgent ice cream and waffles buffet.
How to book? While there are no public workshops available for now, you can keep your eyes on its registration form and register there once the dates are out.
If you prefer not to leave it up to chance, gather a group of eight for a privately run session where you can opt for your date of choice.
9. Kele
What is it? With Chinese New Year fast approaching, Kele’s tarts and tea workshop would not only be a great experience, but a timely one, too! If you’re not acquainted with the name, Kele is a beloved homegrown brand with over 40 years of expertise in crafting pineapple tarts
In collaboration with local traditional tea house Tea Chapter, its workshop includes a guided Chinese tea-appreciation experience — a great pairing especially with freshly baked tarts. You’ll also get to bring home your very own box of treats in a gift box
How much? Try your hand at making pineapple tarts and learn the art of Chinese tea appreciation at the tarts and tea workshop (S$88 per diner), held at Tea Chapter’s charming premises at 9 Neil Road.
Here’s a tip, too, if you’re looking to use your SG Culture Pass credits — the full workshop fee can also be offset by the SG Culture Pass credits issued by the government earlier this year, as it delicately and meaningfully blends a mix of culture, heritage and food.
How to book? You can book a spot through Klook. Slots tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book early! Workshops are currently available in April and May 2026.
10. Sushi Koga
What is it? For the little ones with a penchant for Japanese fare (or perhaps if you parents are craving for some J-cuisine), Sushi Koga delivers an intimate dining experience put together by owner-chef Tadayasu Koga.
The 10-seater restaurant offers a cosy, personal setting where Japanese hospitality and authenticity shine through in every item served.
Chef Koga showcases these aspects, too, in his kid-friendly hands-on sushi making classes, which he personally conducts. During the class, you and your child can gain insights into the culture behind sushi, view authentic sushi making techniques up-close, and even try your hand at making sushi yourself — all under the watchful guidance of Chef Koga.
How much? This one-of-a-kind sushi making class (S$150 per person, S$100 for children between six and 12 years old) is a small group session for three to five participants, conducted in either English or Japanese.
The menu is seasonal, so there are no fixed items that you’ll learn, but you can expect fresh, quality ingredients and a hands-on experience of real sushi preparation.
How to book? Make your enquiries and reservation with Sushi Koga directly via WhatsApp.
For more ideas on activities to do with your kids, check out our guide on what to do with your SG Culture Pass credits, or maybe upskill yourself with these SkillsFuture Credit-friendly courses.
Celestine has a few big loves in life — family, writing and good yet value-for-money food. A perfect combination is when she gets to hunt for yummy food with her family, then write about it.
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