10 Best Cookbooks for Kids UK 2023 | DK, Matilda Ramsey and More

This book is an excellent all-rounder. It has everything you would expect from a cookbook for kids, such as simple recipes explained in accessible ways, but it also goes beyond the basics. It will teach your kids – and you – about the ingredients you use and the impact of the food you eat. 

The recipes have easy-to-follow photo guides next to them to suit those who like having visual cues to guide them. The style is very cool, sticking to the title of the book, and it covers a variety of meals and cuisines so your children can experiment and explore the kitchen in all sorts of ways. 

This title couldn't come more highly recommended: chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Nigella Lawson have both expressed how much they love it. And it isn't just a cookbook, it's a work of art. The full-page illustrations are glorious to look at, but this book also has an important message to impart. 

This recipe book explains the uniting power of food to young minds, and how sharing it can bring us all closer together. It doesn't shy away from the idea of introducing kids to new flavours from all over the world and hopefully, you'll surprise them with how much they like them. 

Ella's Kitchen are known by parents all over as a brand that provides ready-made food for youngsters that is healthy and free from any nasties. Now, they've taken that ethos and applied it to their own cookbook so you can create some Ella's Kitchen favourites at home. 

There are a few different books to choose from, but this one is great because it caters for a wide range of ages, from toddlers who have just started to enjoy proper food to older children who still love the old classics. This book has snacks, substantial main meals and everything in between. 

The author of this book, Tilly, has a pretty impressive culinary heritage: her dad's Gordon Ramsey. Your kids will probably recognise her from her popular social media channels or her hit CBBC show. In line with her large following, the recipes in this book are more suitable for teenagers, those who either want to expand their existing knowledge or start from scratch. 

Older kids might well prefer using an eReader or tablet to follow along with recipes, and the digital edition of this book allows that to be done easily. It doesn't just have delicious recipes but also fosters a growing interest in receiving the right health and nutrition. 

Suitable for children as young as four, this book is has been created with little mouths in mind. But just because it's for young kids, it doesn't mean this book isn't full of variety. With 60 recipes, there is plenty to choose from at breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

A 4-year-old in the kitchen is obviously going to need some help, and conveniently each recipe in this book is accompanied by an 'adult prep' section so you can get ahead. If digital is your style, this book does have the eReader option available.

Inspired by the beloved children's classic, this cookbook uses 'The Gruffalo' as a springboard to introduce kids to new recipes. It has all of the wit and accessibility of the book, with lovely illustrations, but this time with familiar recipes added that have been jazzed up with fun, Gruffalo-related names to appeal to kids. 

This book's attention to its literary roots does mean it has fewer recipes than others that are only about the cooking. It also only comes in a hardback edition, potentially putting off Kindle-lovers. 

With increasing focus being put on the damage that consuming too much meat could do to us and the planet, more youngsters are choosing to ditch it altogether. Even if they're not fully vegetarian, it's still always great to let your kids know how great food without animals can look and taste. 

This book offers plenty of ideas for getting the ball rolling with a plant-based diet, but it is limited to that. Parents may be worried about their children following a vegetarian diet, and although scientifically they might not have anything to be concerned about, fully veggie recipes might be hard for you and your kids to get their heads around. 

The first thing to say about this book is the huge amount of recipes that are contained within it. Every baking recipe you could want to know as a child is there, with details of each step so you know you're getting them right. Whether you are feeling sweet or savoury, this book has it covered with its extensive range of options, from pizza to pie. 

While the list of recipes may be large, it does focus solely on baking, and largely on the sweet stuff. For a more well-rounded book that looks at different cooking techniques, this is not the book to go for, but for any budding bakers, it's a great place to begin. 

This book is so sweet, and we're not just talking about the dessert recipes. It works perfectly as a first cookbook for your youngsters as the book uses gorgeous illustrations to show you what to do at every stage, as well as extra pictures that will draw your children into the art of cooking. 

Created by Great British Bake Off winner David Atherton, you know it's going to have a good dose of culinary knowledge thrown in too. Unfortunately, probably in part due to the lovely images, it doesn't come in any other editions. Those who would prefer a paperback or digital edition will have to make do with the hardback. 

What's the best way of making sure that kids are going to enjoy the recipes in a cookbook? By getting them to come up with them, of course! From the imaginations of kids, let your little ones be inspired by over 50 recipes that can be found in this image-filled cookbook. 

The step-by-step photo guides are definitely helpful but, as a kids cookbook, it isn't as nicely designed as some of the other stunning creations on this list which could make this book less interesting for kids who are drawn to pretty pictures.