Quick answer
The Step2 Fun With Friends Kitchen™ comes with a molded-in coffee station, sink, stovetop with lights and sounds, and working appliance doors, but does not include play food or utensils. You'll need to buy those separately for full pretend play.
What's included in the box
The Step2 Fun With Friends Kitchen™ ships with the main kitchen unit fully assembled in the box. The molded-in features include a single-serve coffee station, a sink with a faucet, a stovetop with realistic lights and sounds, and working oven and microwave doors. These are all built into the unit, so there are no loose accessories to unpack.
The kitchen also includes a modern backsplash and detailed cabinetry. The stovetop burner makes sizzling sounds and glows when activated, adding sensory fun without needing batteries for the sound feature (batteries are required for the light).
What you need to buy separately
Because the kitchen focuses on built-in features, it does not include play food, pots, pans, utensils, or pretend ingredients. For a complete play kitchen experience, you will need to purchase a play food set and accessory pack separately. This is common for most play kitchens in this price range.
The kitchen has a large open storage area underneath, which is perfect for storing a play food set. Consider a 50+ piece play food set that includes fruits, vegetables, and kitchen tools to maximize pretend play value.
Assembly and setup notes
The Step2 Fun With Friends Kitchen™ requires minimal assembly. You will need to attach the legs and the backsplash. The unit is large and heavy once assembled, so plan to set it up in its final location. The working doors and stovetop are pre-installed, so no wiring or complex steps are involved.
Batteries are required for the stovetop light effect (not included). The sound feature operates without batteries. The kitchen is made of durable, easy-to-clean plastic, suitable for indoor use.
Decision rules for buying accessories
- Play food set: Buy a 30-50 piece play food set that includes fruits, vegetables, and a few kitchen tools. This gives your child enough variety for cooking pretend meals.
- Utensils and cookware: Purchase a separate set of pretend pots, pans, and utensils. The kitchen's stovetop and oven are designed for use with play cookware, and having these items makes the play more realistic.
- Storage solution: The kitchen has a large open storage area underneath. Use plastic bins or baskets to organize play food and utensils. This keeps the play area tidy and makes clean-up easier.
- Batteries: The stovetop light requires 2 AA batteries (not included). The sound feature works without batteries. Check the battery compartment before setup to avoid disappointment.
Product facts
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Fun With Friends Kitchen™: Includes molded-in single-serve coffee station, sink, realistic stovetop with lights and sounds, and working appliance doors. These built-in features provide interactive play without needing extra accessories, but the kitchen does not include any loose play food or utensils.
Fun With Friends Kitchen™
Who this kitchen is for
Best for
- Families who want a large, feature-rich play kitchen with built-in interactive elements like lights and sounds
- Children ages 2-5 who enjoy pretend cooking and have a dedicated play area for a large kitchen unit
Not ideal for
- Those who want a kitchen that comes with play food and utensils included
- Families with very limited floor space, as the kitchen is large and requires a permanent spot
