Parents who dream of seeing their children put down the tablet eagerly scan the toy aisles each year as Christmas nears. Between consoles, blinking figurines, and electronic games, finding a truly captivating wooden toy can sometimes be a puzzle. The Lidl retailer has carved out a niche with a large imitation kitchen that keeps returning to stores.
This Lidl wooden kitchen signed LUPILU is designed for children age 3 and up and is gradually establishing itself as a credible alternative to screens at home. Its secret: a staging of daily life, sounds, lights, and a multitude of accessories to invent endless stories. It’s enough to make the tablet fade from memory faster than expected.
Why the Lidl LUPILU wooden kitchen makes tablets and video games fade away
At the heart of this imitation kitchen’s success is the pleasure of “playing grown-up.” The toy reproduces the elements of a real kitchen: an oven that illuminates, a microwave at a reachable height, a refrigerator with a ice-dispenser, a sink with a tap, a dishwasher and even a hood with sounds and lights. The cooking surface lights up and emits cooking and frying noises, the knobs rotate and click, which multiplies little actions that hold attention.
To keep children away from screens, this kitchen also emphasizes variety. The set includes 24 pieces and accessories, a chalkboard for writing with chalk, and a magnetic panel with a food pyramid and 8 magnets. The result: you can play alone, with a brother or sister, or even with parents, without repeating the same story twice. In short, a screen-free toy but rich in interactions.
Everything included in the Lidl wooden kitchen: equipment and accessories
In terms of size, the structure measures about 66 cm in length, 30 cm in depth, and 97 cm in height. The height is adjustable to 97, 101, or 103 cm to adapt the work surface to the child’s size and keep the toy usable for several years. The whole unit weighs around 11.5 kg, made of wood and plastic, with FSC-certified wood to stay stable and sturdy for indoor use. The refrigerator includes a small ice-maker with three ice cubes and a glass, a detail that greatly amuses the youngest.
The package also includes a steam pot with mist and sound effect, a frying pan, utensils (meat fork, spatula, whisk), plastic tableware, a glass, an apron, a towel, and an oven mitt. The batteries needed are included, so the kitchen can be used as soon as assembly is finished. The manufacturer notes that the toy is not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts and should be kept away from real hot surfaces; the oven mitt is purely decorative.
Price, reviews and tips for choosing this Lidl wooden kitchen
The price of the LUPILU wooden kitchen varies by country and offers. In Spain, it was listed at 37.99 euros, while a French listing showed 34.99 euros in a -30% promo, with a non-promotional price around 44.99 euros. Lidl sometimes indicates in-store availability in early November, for example on November 2, with online delivery possible around November 10, 2026. It is therefore best to check the updated price and stock on the website or in the store’s brochure.
On Lidl France’s online shop, the kitchen earns an average rating of about 4.6/5 from more than 2,000 reviews, indicating a very positive reception from families. Parents often praise the perceived quality, the richness of accessories, and the fact that the adjustable height grows with the child. It remains to plan for the footprint in the home, with its 66 cm width, and a fixed indoor space. Compared to IKEA’s famous DUKTIG kitchen, the Lidl model stands out for a typically gentler price and for more built-in features, including a ice-dispenser, which is highly prized by budding little chefs.
