Our Meals

Our much-loved caterer, Annette, comes in every day to prepare freshly made meals for the children.

We understand the importance of healthy bodies and minds and how vital it is to eat the right food for growth and development. Our approach to nutrition is balanced, understanding the need for the occasional treat as well as an abundance of fresh produce supporting a balanced diet. This includes fresh drinking water which is available at all times.

At snack time we offer a variety of choices such as fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, bread sticks, crackers and cheese, yoghurt, rice cake and more. We will often provide a special theme related snack and aim to vary the textures as much as possible. There are lots of opportunities for the children to prepare their own snacks, developing their independence.

Our Meals

Mealtimes at Duchess Nursery are a happy, social occasion when staff and children sit together to eat - assisting younger children when they need help. Older children are encouraged to be independent, serving their own food and using their cutlery to feed themselves. Staff ensure good table manners and behaviour consistently across the age ranges, role modelling and encouraging the children to say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’.

We gently encourage all children to try new and different foods. We work with our parents if a child struggles with eating.

Staff are aware and respect all allergies, medical and cultural differences in eating habits, ensuring similar alternatives are available for those who need it. We have a strict no-nut policy and adhere to the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995 and snacks are prepared by qualified staff that hold Food Hygiene Certificates. See our sample menus below.

Our Meals
Week 1Breakfast 8-8.45am Morning Snack 10am Lunch 11.30am Tea 3pm
MondayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Mixed bean chilli with
rice→ Fruit: sliced pear 		Pin wheels with
vegetable slices &
cheese → Pudding:
banana slices
TuesdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Spaghetti bolognese
with hidden vegetables
→ Fruit: melon cubes 		Cheese & tomato
quesadillas → Pudding:
yoghurt with berries
WednesdayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Fish pie topped with
mashed potato & served
with broccoli → Fruit:
Pineapple chunks 		Egg mayonnaise or ham
sandwiches & cherry
tomatoes → Pudding:
apple slices
ThursdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Lentil & vegetable
shepherd’s pie → Fruit:
Apple slices 		Rice cakes with soft
cheese & cucumber →
Pudding: peach slices
FridayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Chicken curry with rice → Fruit: Pudding: fruit
yoghurt		Pitta pockets with
hummus and vegetable
sticks → orange wedges
Week 2Breakfast 8-8.45am Morning Snack 10am Lunch 11.30am Tea 3pm
MondayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Jacket Potato with beans
and cheese. Pudding:
Fruit Salad 		Tuna & sweetcorn
wraps → Pudding:
melon slices
TuesdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Roast chicken, roast
potatoes, carrots &
green beans → Pudding:
Fruit Salad 		Roast chicken, roast
potatoes, carrots &
green beans → Pudding:
Fruit Salad
WednesdayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Vegetable lasagna with
garlic bread → Fruit:
yoghurt with fruit puree		Croissants with ham or
cheese and tomato
slices→ Pudding: apple
wedges
ThursdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Sausage and mash with
mixed vegetables →
Fruit: mandarin
segments 		Crumpets with butter &
sliced cucumber →
Pudding: fruit salad
FridayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Fish fingers, potato
slices & peas → Fruit:
halved grapes 		Ham or Cheese Toasties
with vegetable sticks→
Pudding: natural
yoghurt
Week 3Breakfast 8-8.45am Morning Snack 10am Lunch 11.30am Tea 3pm
MondayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Macaroni cheese with
hidden cauliflower →
Fruit: strawberries 		Chicken salad wraps →
Pudding: sliced apples
TuesdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Beef & vegetable stew
with dumplings →
Puddings: Peaches 		Mini sandwiches
(cheese/tuna/egg)
vegetable sticks &
hummus → Pudding:
orange segments
WednesdayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Baked Cod with giant
couscous/Orzo & green
beans → Fruit: melon
cubes 		Cold Pasta with tomato
& basil sauce →
Pudding: yoghurt &
berries
ThursdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Mexican beef/bean
taco’s with potato slices
Fruit: Pear slices 		Toasted English muffins
with cheese & tomato →
Pudding: banana
FridayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Vegetable & chickpea
curry with rice → Fruit:
mango chunks 		Pitta with hummus,
sweetcorn & cucumber
→ Pudding: fruit salad
Week 4Breakfast 8-8.45am Morning Snack 10am Lunch 11.30am Tea 3pm
MondayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Vegetable chilli with brown rice → Fruit:
yoghurt with fruit puree		Tuna melts toasties with
vegetable sticks→
Pudding: Mixed fruit
TuesdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Creamy chicken & vegetable pasta bake →
Fruit: apple wedges 		Cheese & tomato Bagels
with pepper sticks →
Pudding: fruit salad
WednesdayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk		Beef casserole, new
potatoes, carrots & peas
→ Fruit: pear slices		Wholemeal toast with
beans → Pudding:
banana slices
ThursdayVariety of cereals with
milk 		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Homemade pizza with
vegetable toppings →
Starter: carrot &
cucumber sticks		Crackers with soft
cheese & cucumber →
Pudding: melon cubes
FridayVariety of cereals with
milk		Fruit or cracker with
cup of milk 		Orzo vegetable bake
with garlic bread →
Fruit: orange wedges 		Pinwheels with vegetables sticks→
Pudding: melon cubes