Teach Your Kids to Cook Safely & Confidently
AI-powered recipe app with built-in safety coaching, age-appropriate instructions, and family profiles for up to 6 kids.
Watch KidChef in Action
See how KidChef transforms any recipe into a safe, fun cooking adventure for kids.
Everything Families Need
KidChef combines AI-powered learning with safety-first design to make cooking accessible and fun for kids of all ages.
AI-Powered Explanations
Kids can tap any step to get a simple, age-appropriate explanation of what to do and why.
Built-In Safety Coaching
Automatic alerts for hot surfaces, sharp objects, and allergens based on your child's permissions.
Family Profiles Up to 6
Create individual profiles for each child with their own reading level, allergies, and cooking history.
Step-by-Step Cooking Mode
Large, easy-to-read instructions with built-in timers. Voice guidance coming soon!
Skill Tracking & Progress
Watch your kids grow as chefs with badges, streaks, and skill progression tracking.
Parent Approval Mode
Review and approve recipes before kids can access them. Full control over what they cook.
Designed for Kids, Loved by Parents
A beautiful, intuitive interface that makes cooking fun and safe for the whole family.
Get Started in 4 Simple Steps
From signup to sizzling, KidChef makes it easy to start cooking together.
Create Your Kitchen
Sign up in seconds and set up your family kitchen with parent controls and preferences.
Add Your Kids
Create profiles for each child with their age, reading level, allergies, and permissions.
Pick a Recipe
Browse our library or share any recipe from Safari directly to KidChef. AI converts it for your child.
Start Cooking!
Follow step-by-step instructions with safety alerts, timers, and AI help along the way.
Loved by Families
Hear what parents are saying about their KidChef experience.
“My 8-year-old made pancakes by herself for the first time! The step-by-step instructions gave her the confidence she needed. We're hooked!”
“The safety alerts are incredible. It warned my son about the hot pan before he even got close. This is exactly what I was looking for.”
“The AI explanations are perfect! My daughter asks 'why' constantly, and KidChef answers her questions in a way she understands.”
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.
Free
Perfect for trying KidChef
- Up to 5 recipes
- 1 kid profile
- Basic recipe conversion
- Safety alerts
- Step-by-step cooking mode
Family Plan
Best for active families
- Unlimited recipes
- Up to 6 kid profiles
- AI-powered explanations
- Voice guidance (coming soon)
- Progress tracking & badges
- Parent approval mode
- Priority support
Family Yearly
Save 50% with annual billing
- Everything in Family Plan
- Save $30 per year
- Priority support
- Early access to new features
- Family recipe collections
- Offline mode
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about KidChef.
KidChef is designed for children ages 4-14, with three reading levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) that adapt instructions to your child's abilities. Parents always supervise, especially with younger children.
KidChef prioritizes safety at every step. We include automatic alerts for hot surfaces, sharp objects, and allergens. Parents set permissions for each child, and all recipes include clear safety guidance. The app supplements parental supervision—it doesn't replace it.
Our AI helps in two ways: it converts any recipe into kid-friendly, age-appropriate instructions, and it provides on-demand explanations when kids tap any step. The AI uses simple language and adds safety context automatically.
Absolutely. We comply with COPPA regulations for children's privacy. We never show ads to children, never sell data, and collect only what's needed to provide the service. All data is encrypted and stored securely.
KidChef is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. We're working on a web version for larger screens in the kitchen.
Yes! All new accounts get a 14-day free trial of the Family Plan with full access to all features. No credit card required to start.
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