Mud Kitchens

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Price range: $395.00 through $715.00

The outdoor toy that actually gets used - all year round, in all kinds of weather, and without you having to be involved.

Built from solid NZ treated timber to last 15 years plus - and comes fully assembled so the fun starts straight away.

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  • HeartHandcrafted in New Zealand - quality you can trust.
  • Shield1 year warranty
  • HeartBuilt to last 15+ years

Kids love the freedom to play their own way - mixing, pouring, experimenting and cooking up imaginary feasts. A mud kitchen gives them the space to do exactly that, for hours at a time.

Playing in mud isn't just entertaining - it genuinely supports kids' development. The measuring, pouring and stirring builds coordination. The open-ended play builds creativity and problem-solving.

And because it all happens outside, parents get a bit of peace (and hopefully a cuppa).

Every Mud Mates Mud Kitchen is made from solid NZ treated timber and built to handle rain, sun, water, and years of real use. Designed to live outdoors year-round and last 15 years plus.

What's included:

  • Working tap that connects to your garden hose for actual running water
  • Real turning knobs and hobs
  • Quality stainless steel bowl/s
  • Galvanised fixings and H3.2 treated timber
  • Optional oven with opening door

Please note: utensils and pots/pans are not included.

Team your mud kitchen with our Coveralls, Craft Aprons or Overpants to keep clothes clean whatever the weather.

Medium (with or without oven)
89cm(h) x 80cm(l) x 45cm(d) | Bench height 50cm | Approx 25kg

  • 1 x stainless steel bowl
  • 1 x faucet with running water
  • 4 x hobs, 4 x turning knobs
  • 4 x cup hooks
  • Optional: oven with opening door

Large (with or without oven)
89cm(h) x 120cm(l) x 45cm(d) | Bench height 50cm | Approx 35kg

  • 2 x stainless steel bowls
  • 2 x faucets with running water
  • 4 x hobs, 4 x turning knobs
  • 8 x cup hooks
  • Optional: oven with opening door

Extra Large (includes oven)
89cm(h) x 200cm(l) x 45cm(d) | Bench height 50cm | Approx 45kg

  • 2 x stainless steel bowls
  • 2 x faucets with running water
  • 4 x hobs, 4 x turning knobs
  • 8 x cup hooks
  • Oven with opening door

Please note: utensils and pots/pans are not included.

Location Urban (NZD) Rural (NZD)
Pick up (Palmerston North) Free Free
Delivery to Palmerston North $35* $35*
North Island - Residential $190 $225
North Island - Business $160 $195
South Island $245 $270

*$35 delivery to Palmerston North is for delivery to the following postcodes: 4410, 4412, 4414

Your Mud Mates Mud Kitchen is crafted from durable, treated radiata pine designed to withstand all weather conditions. The timber is treated to resist rot for up to 50 years.

As a natural product, some timber may change colour over time - pine can sometimes develop a greyish tint - but this doesn’t affect its durability or treatment.

To help it last:

  • Wipe it down regularly with a damp cloth to remove dirt and debris
  • Avoid using harsh chemicals or pressure washers
  • During extreme weather or winter months, consider covering it or moving it to a sheltered spot
  • Periodically check and tighten any fixings to keep it sturdy and safe
  • To refresh the appearance, apply paint, oil or stain - your local hardware store can recommend suitable products
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Absolutely! Every Mud Mates Mud Kitchen is crafted from solid New Zealand timber and built tough to handle rain, sun, water, and years of play -no matter the season. They feature a quality stainless steel bowl, galvanised fixings, and H3.2 treated timber designed to withstand all weather conditions. Built to live outdoors year-round, our Mud Kitchens last at least 15 years.

No assembly required - it arrives fully assembled and ready to play.

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  • Yes! Please place your order through our website and select “Bank Transfer” as your payment method. We will email you an invoice for the payment. Please note, payment must be received before we ship your mud kitchen.

    Yes, you can! Free pickup is available directly from our carpenter in Palmerston North.

    Please check the Mud Kitchen dimensions listed in the product description above to make sure it will fit in your vehicle or trailer.

    Our outdoor play equipment is shipped New Zealand-wide by Mainfreight. Shipping is automatically calculated at checkout.

    Location Urban (NZD) Rural (NZD)
    Pick up (from Palmerston North) Free Free
    Delivery to Palmerston North $35* $35*
    Rest of North Island - Residential $190 $225
    Rest of North Island - Business $160 $195
    South Island $245 $270

    *$35 delivery to Palmerston North is for delivery to the following postcodes: 4410, 4412, 4414

    Yes, we can send your Mud Kitchen to your nearest Mainfreight depot for you to collect. This is often a more affordable option than home delivery. Please contact us to find your closest depot, request a shipping quote, or arrange depot collection.

    Current build time is approximately 3 weeks. As your dispatch date approaches, we'll be in touch to confirm the estimated delivery date. Delivery usually takes 1-3 working days depending on your location.

    Mainfreight will contact you on the morning of delivery with an estimated delivery time window.

    A 1 year warranty is provided for all outdoor play equipment.

    If there’s an issue with your order – whether it arrives damaged, isn’t what you expected, or has a manufacturing fault – you must contact us within four days of delivery. We want happy customers and will do our best to make things right.

    When you receive your order, please inspect it carefully before signing for it. If there is any visible damage, do not accept the delivery and notify us immediately. Please also take photos of the damage. Unfortunately, if a damaged item is signed for on delivery, we are unable to lodge a claim or offer a replacement or refund.

    If damage is discovered after opening the package, we must be notified within four days of delivery to lodge a claim with the shipping company. Claims made after this period cannot be processed.

    We’ll accept a return and offer a refund or exchange only if the product has a manufacturing defect or has been damaged in transit. If just one part is affected, we may provide a replacement part instead of replacing the full item.

    If the issue is due to a fault or damage caused by Mud Mates or our shipping partners, we’ll cover the return shipping costs. In all other cases, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.

    Mud Mates reserves the right to determine whether a refund, exchange, or replacement will be provided based on the situation and the condition of the returned item.

    Our Mud Kitchens come fitted with a typical male garden hose fitting - simply connect your garden hose as you would to an outdoor tap.

    For the Large and Extra Large models with two taps, you don't need two separate water supplies. Just attach a hose splitter to your outdoor tap, then run a hose from each outlet to each tap on the mud kitchen. Splitters are available from most hardware stores.

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