Sample Summer Menu

We are a nut-free kitchen, and all our nursery menus contain no added sugar or salt.
Our menu goes above and beyond current government guidance for Early Years Settings in the UK.

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HEALTHY, BALANCED & NUTRITIOUS MEALS

Every meal we create is designed to meet and exceed the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our menus are built around the principles of Eat Better, Start Better and always align with the latest guidance from the Department for Education (DfE).

MENUS DESIGNED FOR NURSERIES

We know how selective little appetites can be. We create meals children genuinely enjoy. Our rotating, seasonal menus ensure children enjoy a wide range of foods, including at least five portions of vegetables and fruit every day.

We never add salt or sugar, and always prioritise wholesome, freshly-prepared ingredients.

FULL DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED

We supply nurseries with detailed menus, full ingredient lists, and up-to-date allergen information. Our systems ensure that every child’s dietary needs are understood and catered for—giving you peace of mind at every mealtime.

ALLERGENS & SPECIAL DIETS

We are a nut-free kitchen. We take allergens and dietary needs seriously. We maintain a comprehensive allergen matrix for every dish and work closely with nurseries and parents to cater for all dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural or religious preferences.

All meals are clearly labelled, and we’re fully compliant with Natasha’s Law.

Why What We Feed Young Children Really Matters

Early years nutrition is a crucial time; not just for physical growth but also for cognitive readiness, healthy immune development, taste preferences, and lifelong health habits.

Our meals are designed to address these critical nutritional gaps and promote lasting health:

  • We use fresh ingredients, no ultra‑processed foods

  • Zero added salt and sugar in all our meals—so children learn to enjoy natural flavours and avoid salt and sugar preferences early on

  • full‑fat natural yoghurts only

  • Meat-free day once a week

  • Fish at least once a week 

  • Free range eggs 

  • 20+ different fruits & vegetables

  • Menus rich in vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean protein, iron‑rich pulses and meats, and vitamin D & fortified foods to meet recommended nutrient intakes

  • Balanced menu planning that goes beyond minimal government guidelines and offers weekly rotation of oily fish, pulses, fruit, vegetables to foster nutrients for brain, bone, and immune development

Why Choose a Food Partner?

  • 🌱 One in five children in the UK are classified as obese by Year 6, highlighting the importance of nutritious early years meals

  • 🌱 A third of children under five in the UK don’t eat their recommended five portions of fruit and veg per day (NHS Digital, 2022)

  • 🌱 Over 50% of nurseries report that mealtime refusals and picky eating are regular challenges

  • 🌱 70% of nurseries surveyed they’d like to serve healthier meals but are held back by staff skill or budget (Food for Life Early Years Survey, 2020)

  • 🌱 28% of foodborne illness cases occur in children under 5 (World Health Organization, 2021)

  • 🌱 Only 1 in 20 nurseries are fully meeting Eat Better Start Better nutritional standards in practice (NDNA Annual Survey, 2019)