The chemistry of food and cooking is just one example of the many roles chemistry plays in our everyday lives.This topic provides an exciting context for some familiar chemistry and a way to engage students with the subject.Kitchen Chemistry contains a wide variety of activities, from class practicals and demonstrations to reading comprehension and paper-based exercises.Each activity deals with an aspect of the chemistry of food and/or cooking.The material is suitable for a wide range of ages, from primary to post-16, and helps reinforce the idea that everything is made of chemicals and that there is no difference between 'man-made' and 'natural' chemicals.