--- product_id: 910196 title: "Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+" brand: "melissa & doug" price: "VT12300" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Melissa & Doug" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/910196-melissa-and-doug-food-groups-21-piece-wooden-toys-set store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Color & group sorting 21-piece diverse food set 4 wooden storage crates Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ **Brand:** melissa & doug **Price:** VT12300 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍽️ Serve up learning and fun with every pretend meal! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ by melissa & doug - **How much does it cost?** VT12300 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/910196-melissa-and-doug-food-groups-21-piece-wooden-toys-set) ## Best For - melissa & doug enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted melissa & doug brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Educational & Engaging:** Teaches early math, color recognition, and nutrition basics through interactive play. - β€’ **Durable, Safe & Sustainable:** Premium smooth wooden construction ensures long-lasting, eco-friendly fun for ages 3+. - β€’ **Balanced Nutrition Meets Play:** Explore all 5 food groups with realistic wooden pieces for healthy pretend meals. - β€’ **Award-Winning Childhood Classic:** Trusted by parents for 35+ years, the gold standard in imaginative preschool play. - β€’ **Organized Fun with Storage Crates:** Four sturdy wooden crates make sorting and cleanup a breeze, boosting organizational skills. ## Overview Melissa & Doug Food Groups is a 21-piece wooden play food set featuring items from all five food groups, designed for preschoolers aged 3 and up. It includes four wooden crates for sorting and storage, promoting educational play that teaches nutrition, color recognition, and early math skills. Crafted from durable, smooth wood, this set combines quality, safety, and sustainability, making it a trusted classic for imaginative and healthy pretend play. ## Description Product Description Feed the imagination with the Melissa & Doug Food Groups Wooden Play Food set! This 21-piece-set of toy food features realistic, pretend play food toys from five food groups, including watermelon, milk, cheese, fish, eggs, bread, and steak, for an engaging way to learn practical lessons using pretend play food sets for kids kitchen playset. Store your toy food in 4 toy storage crates, & group into dairy, produce, grains, meat & fish, to practice sorting and color recognition. When buying toys for boys, or girl toys, these toys for toddlers are preschool classroom must haves, when learning about a balanced diet. For more thrilling role play, combine this with the Melissa and Doug ice cream set, a toy vending machine & a kids kitchen playset to create the ultimate pretend play world! For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence! Brand Story By Melissa & Doug From the Manufacturer Mix and match to make a meal! Well-balanced 21-piece food set with all 4 food groups; individually boxed in wooden crates for storage; sorting and stacking. ## Features - HEALTHY PRETEND PLAY: Melissa & Doug Food Groups Wooden Play Food is a sturdy wooden food set that features items from the five food groups for healthy pretend play. It includes watermelon, milk, cheese, fish, eggs, and more. - FUN AND EDUCATIONAL: This play food for kids set helps children plan a well-balanced meal. It helps introduce the basics of nutrition, and can be used to teach early number skills, color recognition, sorting, and grouping. - EASY TO STORE: Four wooden crates are included to sort the food into groups - dairy, produce (for fruits and vegetables), grains, and meat and fish. Kids can also sort by color or use the crates to combine foods to serve up pretend-play meals. - GREAT GIFT FOR AGES 3 AND UP: The Food Groups Wooden Play Food set makes a great gift for kids ages 3 to 6. The Melissa & Doug Play-Time Produce and Vegetables Play Food set is a great accompaniment. - β€œTHE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called β€œthe gold standard in early childhood play.” - 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000BX8MA | | Age Range Description | Preschool | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,949 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #10 in Toy Foods | | Brand Name | Melissa & Doug | | Color | Multi | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 37,314 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Pretend Play | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772002714 | | Included Components | crates, play food | | Item Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.66 x 2.36 inches | | Item Type Name | Play food | | Item Weight | 1.1 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 60.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 24.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 271 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | 271 | | Set Name | Food Groups | | Size | Standard | | Subject Character | n.a. | | Theme | Food | | UPC | 000772002714 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Az1cZRd9L.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812p4MC5rvL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m4XRh6NuL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p2mgettRL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Food Groups, 21-Piece Wooden Toys Set of Pretend Play Food & Kids Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E2t2IFZjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Edition** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: this says that it includes all 4 food groups, but then it says each group sold seperate. What one is it?** A: This is sold with all 4 food groups divided into four crates. It's just like the picture. Maybe they mean that their other food packages are sold separately (like the pizza and the sandwich sets)? **Q: are these plastic?** A: They are made of wood and painted to look like the food group. My grandchildren (ages 2 yrs. and 15 mons.) love to play with them and can easily identify the foods. They love spending time playing with these with their cooking set. I highly recommend them. **Q: Does this item have a prop 65 label?** A: No **Q: Would this toy be safe for a 14 month old?** A: I would try to get more information regarding the paint. The pieces are big, so your 14 month old will not choke on them, but I do not know if the paint has harmful side effects. My daughter was 18 months old when I bought these for her. She may have licked a couple of pieces, but that was it. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***A on January 15, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***C on February 12, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***Y on April 19, 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates, Multi Play Food Sets For Kids Kitchen, Pretend Toy For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ - Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Pretend Play Kitchen Set for Kids (8 pcs) - Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! 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