The kitchen has slots for storing a few utensils and the plates, as well as a towel rack for the towel.

The frying pan (4.25″ diameter) and stock pot (4.5″ diameter) have an interchangeable lid. They are made of plywood.

The salt and pepper shakers (2.5″ x 1.5″) each have beads inside them that make a pleasant shaking sound when they are used.

The plates, also plywood, are 4.5″ diameter.

The forks and knives measure 5″, while the spatula and serving spoon measure 7″.

The towel is vivid orange terry and reminds me of a baby washcloth.

All of the items are made of smooth, unfinished wood that is pleasing to the touch. The sizing seems appropriate for preschool play – not too big or small. The colors are stains, rather than paint, which I like. Nothing to chip off, and thus less chance for unknown substances in little tummies.

According to the Hape site, all the stains are imported to the China factory from Germany, the woods from Russia, and so one might hope that this would mean better safety standards, despite being manufactured in China.

All told this is a fine cooking set, seems to be relatively safe, and does not contain any pieces that would be choking hazards.
Rating: 5 / 5

Great price for an introductory shaker, but really the better ones and clear mixing glasses are pennies in comparison.

Also, after mixing about 10 drinks, the gasket becomes so loose that it falls off.
Rating: 2 / 5