How It Works
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Step 1
Simply log-in to your account and select how many meals you need each day - just a few clicks and you're done
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Step 2
Our delivery team—aka your trusty Sprouts—arrive like clockwork with fresh meals in tow.
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Step 3
Pop our chilled (never frozen!) meals into the oven using our easy-peasy instructions.
Nursery Partner Benefits
- In-House Training
Food safety and nutrition training designed specifically for early years teams
- Parent Engagement
Webinars, printables, and easy-to-share resources that support families at home
- Expert Support
Ongoing guidance for nutrition and kitchen health and safety compliance
- Inclusive & Cultural Menus
Culturally diverse, allergy-conscious meals — with themed early learning material
- Nutritionally Approved Menus
Balanced, seasonal meals developed for children under 5
- Sustainability Built-In
Local sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and a commitment to low-waste operations
- Guaranteed Savings
Wild Sprout Kitchen save your nursery up to 20% reduction in food & labour-related costs
- Promotional Toolkit
Ready-made materials to help you showcase your food offer to parents
- Referral Rewards
Help other businesses discover the Wild Sprout difference — and enjoy rewards when you do!
Why Wild Sprout Kitchen?
SUPPORT YOUR EYFS & OFSTED GOALS
The world of childcare is always evolving, and so are the standards around children’s nutrition and food safety. At Wild Sprout Kitchen, we proactively review our freshly prepared meals and policies in line with the latest government guidance—including the Department for Education’s updated Early Years Nutrition standards (2025).
We work in partnership with nurseries to ensure you’re always “Ofsted-ready” when it comes to food and nutrition, so you can focus on what matters most: the children.
NUTRITIONALLY APPROVED & PROUD
Display our ‘Nutritionally Approved’ stamp across your menus and communications to boost trust with parents and give your setting a visible edge over the competition.
Powered by certified nutritional advisors and members of The Nutrition Society who believe in serving vibrant meals made with care, creativity and the finest ingredients.
ENGAGE & EDUCATE FAMILIES
We offer healthy eating workshops, fun food activities, and even welcome offers like family-size meals, so parents can sample the same great food their child enjoys at nursery.
STAY COMPLIANT & CONFIDENT
From food legislation updates to essential staff training, we keep your team informed and your paperwork in check, supporting you with everything from allergen compliance to kitchen setup.
COST
Our approach allows us to keep costs low whilst never compromising on quality. Friendly prices – good enough to eat!
COMMUNITY
Our workshops, activities, classes and online resources help children, providers and parents learn about nutrition in a fun and engaging way.
FAQ'S
How are your meals made?
Every meal is lovingly prepared by our expert chefs in a professional kitchen, using recipes developed by our Early Years Nutrition Advisors. This ensures each meal is not only delicious, but nutritionally balanced and perfectly suited to young children.
Once cooked, meals are carefully portioned into sustainable trays, then chilled — never frozen — to preserve freshness and flavour.
From our kitchen to your nursery, we maintain a consistent chilled temperature throughout the journey. On arrival, your meals are promptly and safely packed into the nursery’s fridge — ready to reheat, with simple packaging for easy serving.
What’s the ideal length of a catering contract?
We recommend starting with a 6-month agreement, to access preferential rates.
How long does it take to get started?
Once the contract is signed, we’ll need around 3 weeks to launch your service.
Do you cater for other businesses?
Yes, we will soon be partnering with nursing homes.
Is your packaging eco-friendly?
Yes! All of our containers are either reusable or compostable. We ask nurseries to rinse and return them in the original delivery boxes for collection.
How do we place an order?
You’ll have access to our online ordering portal. Weekly orders must be submitted by 12 noon each Thursday for delivery the following week.
What are your payment terms?
Payments are due within 7 days of the invoice date, we kindly ask for all payments to be made via BACS.
Do you handle UIFSM or FSM funding?
Your nursery will continue to receive any UIFSM/FSM funding directly. We simply invoice you for the meals provided.