Company Name

Swansea Metropolitan University

FauvelKhan Design Ltd

Description of company/ product

Child obesity is a growing problem in Britain; even the government is recognising something must be done to reverse the trend. Their solution is to teach children to lead healthier lives by educating them about food in schools.

The Cook-A-Long fits inside the smallest drawer of any kitchen, and provides a designated area at the correct height for the child to learn to cook at home. This allows the parent to relax as the child works alongside them learning the skills necessary to prepare healthy meals without the worry of their child falling off a chair.

Key Selling points

Cook-A-Long fits into the smallest standard 300mm drawer in any kitchen.

A work surface expands from 260mm wide to over 660mm wide.

It can be placed at any height in the row of drawers in order for a child of 3-9yrs of age to work at the surface comfortably without the aid of a chair.

A step or utensil tray fits into small aperture between runners.

Step is for a child to reach kitchen worktops to wash hands/dishes/food at sink and to observe parent in cooking process.

Looking for:

Raise Cook-A-Long profile and gage public/corporate interest.

Patent Status:

Coming to end of 12months, now filing for a PCT.

Potential Markets/ outlets

Argos, IKEA, Magnet.