Cooking is a novel and fun way to celebrate a birthday. Cooking parties are appropriate for children ages 2 to teen, and can be scaled appropriately so kids can perform several steps in the cooking process. As a professional cooking kids' cooking teacher, the most popular food item requested by birthday boys and girls was pizza. The most popular treat among my clients was chocolate covered marshmallow lollipops. I've thrown hundreds of successful kids' cooking pizza parties, and you can use what I've learned to create a Pizza and Chocolate Marshmallow Lollipops party at home that your guests and birthday child will remember for years to come. The key to a successful kids cooking activity is preparation, so the entire process of cooking is controlled and kids can have a fun experience in a safe environment. Making pizza can be simple or complex, so have a look at this planning chart to devise a strategy for your party-goers. As a professional cooking educator, facilitating the Pizza and Chocolate Marshmallow Lollipop Party lasted about 1 hour; the process may be more or less time-consuming for your group. Learn more about planning and hosting your own kids' cooking birthday party. General Advice: Physical Space and Advance Preparation How-to Step-by-Step Guide Shopping and Supplies Lists Age Appropriateness and Pizza Planning Chart Pizza Sauce Recipe Fun Stuff: Invitations, Goodie Bags & Party Games