About Us
Mucky Ducks is the first and original entirely edible messy play specifically designed for babies aged 2 months to 4 years. Research indicates that exposing children to diverse flavours early on reduces fussy eating and encourages healthier choices in adulthood. We are more than just messy play, we're an all- you-can-eat buffet!
Events take place across a variety of community venues, Mucky Ducklings 2-6 months, Mucky Ducks Minis 6-18 months and Mucky Ducks 6 months- 4 years. If you love what we do, why not book us for a private event or birthday party!
Mucky Ducks and Starting Solids Support, all of our owners are fully trained Starting Solids Facilitators and can provide expert advice during events as well as specific Starting Solids workshops and lunches.
What we offer
Messy Play Kits
Mucky Ducklings
Mucky Ducklings
Would you like to try messy play at home? Our messy play kits come complete with food, a tray, toys and recipe cards.
Mucky Ducklings
Mucky Ducklings
Mucky Ducklings
An Introduction to Messy Play for pre weaned babies.
2- 6 months
Mucky Ducks
Mucky Ducklings
Mucky Ducks Minis
Big Messy Play events for those in the oral sensory stage or for those who just love getting messy.
6 months to 4 years.
Mucky Ducks Minis
Starting Solids Support
Mucky Ducks Minis
Smaller weekly Messy Play events for those starting their weaning journey.
6-18 months.
Starting Solids Support
Starting Solids Support
Starting Solids Support
Starting Solids Workshops and Baby Brunches.
From Pregnancy and beyond
Birthday Parties
Starting Solids Support
Starting Solids Support
Messy Play Party Hire. Great for any age but especially 1st Birthdays!
'I wish every baby had this exposure to food as it may help prevent feeding issues further down the line. Keep up the good work!' Lisa McDonagh, Lead Eating Disorders Dietitian for Children & Adolescents, Cambs NHS
Mucky Ducklings
All edible messy play for babies aged 2- 6 months. A great introduction to messy play and food. Evidence suggests that children need between 8- 10 touches of food before they are ready to taste it. Mucky Ducklings allows children to touch and feel a wide variety of foods with a different menu at each event. To find your nearest Mucky Ducklings event click below.
Allergen Free
Ducklings or Ducks?
Allergen Free
All food will be egg, milk, soya, sesame and nut free in case babies have allergies that are sensitive to touch, you are not yet aware of.
Getting Clean
Ducklings or Ducks?
Allergen Free
After the messy play part, each baby will have a bubble bath. Once babies are clean they can lay in the ‘The Duck Pond’ (a sensory play space) while adults are served hot drinks.
Ducklings or Ducks?
Ducklings or Ducks?
Ducklings or Ducks?
To attend Mucky Ducks your child must be showing signs of readiness for starting solids, these are; able to sit unaided, grabbing food and putting it straight into their mouths and swallowing food not spitting it out. If your child is not ready please attend Mucky Ducklings.
Mucky Ducks
Experience the joy of Mucky Ducks – we’re not just about Messy Play; we’re your all-you-can-eat buffet! Each month, we unveil a new theme with a corresponding seasonal menu, carefully crafted to introduce kids to both familiar and new foods. Let Mucky Ducks be your guide through the weaning journey, providing inspiration for home experimentation. Our menus feature a rotating selection of seasonal herbs, beans, pulses, grains, as well as an enticing array of fruits and vegetables. Dive into a world where every meal is a playful exploration of tastes and textures! To find your nearest Mucky Ducks event, click below.
Weaning & Starting Solids
Weaning & Starting Solids
Weaning & Starting Solids
Mucky Ducks is a great way to introduce food to your baby.
All fresh fruits and vegetables are prepared as finger foods or cut so small they can be swallowed whole. All beans are blended. Bread is served as breadcrumbs & breadsticks. Rice, lentils, pasta, couscous and spaghetti are simply cooked. Chia seeds are always soaked overnight and oats served raw or cooked.
Allergen Free
Weaning & Starting Solids
Weaning & Starting Solids
All ingredients used are sugar, nut, egg, soya and dairy free. We are vegan friendly. We can also cater for specific fruit or vegetable allergies by using an alternative.
We can only cater for wheat and/ or gluten allergies for party hire.
High Quality & Ethical
Weaning & Starting Solids
High Quality & Ethical
Food is selected for quality as Mucky Ducks would like to give children the opportunity to experience the best tastes and textures, sights and smells that food has to offer. Each event has a different menu, so far some of our favourites have been; seaweed, Tumeric, kale and fresh basil. Mucky Ducks selects seasonal foods wherever possible and any remaining food is composted.
Weekends & School Holidays
During weekends & school holidays we run Mucky Ducks Specials where we add additional activities to appeal to older children, so sensory seekers and older siblings, can enjoy too. This includes things like an edible painting wall and creation station. To find your nearest Mucky Ducks Special event, click below.
Starting Solids Support
We provide parents with the education and knowledge necessary for Starting Solids to help them gain the confidence to begin their child's weaning journey. To find your local Starting Solids Support click below.
Workshops
Brunches/ Lunches
Brunches/ Lunches
2.5 hour interactive workshops that covers: baby led weaning, spoon feeding, purees, difference between before and after 6 months, signs of readiness, combining approaches, drinks/milk, snacks, menu ideas and recipes. For expectant parents or those with children, babies are welcome to attend.
Brunches/ Lunches
Brunches/ Lunches
Brunches/ Lunches
Join us for a special baby brunch/ lunch where you can ask questions and get advice from our trained facilitators. Each baby will get their own grazing platter perfectly designed for babies starting solids to give you ideas to take home. Adults will also get hot drinks and a grazing board.
Birthday Party and Event Hire
Mucky Ducks is available for hire! You choose the venue and let Mucky Ducks do the rest!
We have are perfect for 1st birthday parties, but can cater for older ones too. Or, if you are a charity or business and would like a messy play element to your event then please get in touch!
What does a party look like?
What does a party look like?
What does a party look like?
Celebrate your little one's birthday with a delightful twist! Indulge their love for messy play or food with our 6 delectable tuff tray creations, water station and Mucky Ducks cleaning station. As the festivities wind down, we offer children's cleaning stations and bubbles to have them refreshed and ready in their party attire. For older guests, we introduce a creating station and an edible painting wall. The messy play party, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour, can accommodate up to 25 guests at your chosen venue. Opt for themed experiences like Farmyard Friends, Dino World, Under the Sea, Magical Lands, or Zoo Keeper, or discuss your specific theme or character ideas with us. Rest assured, we can accommodate all allergies – reach out to us for personalised assistance.
Happy Customer
What does a party look like?
What does a party look like?
'If anyone is thinking of having a Mucky Ducks birthday party we whole heartedly recommend! My children had the best time, their friends of all ages had a great time and so many of the parents commented on how much it broke the ice and had everyone talking (rather than the often separate groups of people). Chloe planned every detail perfectly matched our theme. Considered things she'd seen my children enjoy when they'd been to normal sessions and took on board any requests I made. All set up and clear up was covered by Chloe. Worth every penny! ' Zoe Richardson
Enquire Today!
What does a party look like?
Enquire Today!
Prices start from £125, if you'd like to get a quote for your event or party please get in touch with your nearest Mucky Ducks, detailing the date of the party and our chosen venue.