Menus
Care and consideration have been taken to ensure that the children are provided with a healthy and well-balanced diet. All the meals are home cooked by our cook and prepared each day using fresh ingredients. We take into consideration advice from Public Health England regarding concerns around the children's oral health and tooth decay by ensuring that our meals do not contain added salt or sugar.
Little Steps caters for all dietary needs. Parents should inform the nursery of any special requirements or changes to their child’s diet. A weekly menu is posted in the nursery with the week's meal plans and associated allergens. The weekly menus set out below are illustrative.
Week 1
Monday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Plant based spread
Lunch
Homemade Vegetable Sauce, Courgette, Garlic, Onion, Beetroot, Passata, Pasta Twirls, Grated Cheese [1, 2, 8]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Homemade Vegetable Sauce, Courgette, Garlic, Onion, Beetroot, Passata, Pasta Twirls, Violife Cheese (Vegan) [1, 2]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Savoury Croissant with Cheese, Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2, 6, 8]
Vegan Wholemeal Toastie with Violife Cheese (Vegan), Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2]
Tuesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Plant based spread
Lunch
Shredded Chicken, ‘Free From‘ Gravy, Oregano Herby Diced Roast Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Tesco Meat Free Chicken, ‘Free From‘ Gravy, Oregano Herby Diced Roast Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots [11]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Crumpets, Mackerel Mayonnaise, Plant Based Spread, Tomato Chunks, Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2, 7, 9]
Plant based spread
Wednesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Plant based spread
Lunch
Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Passata, Turmeric, Mango, Rice, Peas
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Crackers, Soft Cheese, Plant Based Spread, Cucumber Slices, Cooked Carrot Sticks [1, 2, 8]
Crackers, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Plant Based Spread, Cucumber Slices, Cooked Carrot Sticks [1, 2]
Thursday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Spaghetti Bolognese (Lamb), Onion, Garlic, Passata, Pasta [1, 2]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
‘Vivera’ Plant Based Mince, Onion, Garlic, Passata, Pasta [1, 2, 11]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Banana Bread, Cheese Slices, Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2, 8]
Banana Bread, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2]
Friday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Plant based spread
Lunch
Easy Fish Pie, Salmon, Mashed Potato Topping, Onion, Sweet Corn, Peas, Grated Cheese [1, 2, 7, 8]
Easy Fish Pie, Salmon, Mashed Potato Topping, Onion, Sweet Corn, Peas, Violife Cheese (Vegan) [1, 2, 7]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Easy Vegetables Pie, Mashed Potato, Onion, Sweet Corn, Peas, Grated Cheese [1, 2, 8]
Easy Vegetables Pie, Mashed Potato, Onion, Sweet Corn, Peas, Violife Cheese (Vegan) [1, 2]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Savoury Croissant with Cheese, Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2, 6, 8]
Savoury Croissant with Violife Cheese and Cucumber Chunks [1, 2, 6]
Dietary Requirements Notice
Dairy / Gluten / Soya Free Milk and other products are provided.
Allergen key
- [1] Gluten
- [2] Wheat
- [3] Rye
- [4] Barley
- [5] Celery
- [6] Eggs
- [7] Fish
- [8] Milk
- [9] Mustard
- [10] Sesame
- [11] Soya
Week 2
Monday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Pasta Salad, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Red Peppers, Grated Cheese, Mayonnaise (Vegan) [8, 9]
Pasta Salad, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Red Peppers, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Mayonnaise (Vegan) [9]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Fish Fingers, Bread, Plant Based Spread, Tomato Chunks [1, 2, 7]
Vegetable Fingers, Plant Based Spread, Tomato Chunks [1, 2]
Tuesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Lentil & Butternut Squash Curry, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Passata, Turmeric, Mango, Sweet Corn, Cous Cous [1, 2]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Wraps with Tzatziki, Grated Cheese, Shredded Carrot & Cucumber, Mayonnaise (Vegan) [1, 2, 8, 9]
Wraps with Tzatziki, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Shredded Carrot & Cucumber, Mayonnaise (Vegan) [1, 2, 9]
Wednesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Tuna Fish Pie, Mashed Potato Topping, Passata, Peas, Carrots, Parsnips, Courgette, Cheese [7, 8]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Veggie Pie, Mashed Potato Topping, Passata, Peas, Carrots, Parsnips, Courgette, Violife Cheese (Vegan)
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Baked Beans, Crumpets, Plant Based Spread [1, 2]
Thursday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Vegetable Risotto, Celery, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Grated Cheese [5, 8]
Vegetable Risotto, Celery, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Violife Cheese (Vegan) [5]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Homemade Mini Muffin Cheese & Tomato Pizza, Cucumber Chunks, Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2, 8, 11]
Wholemeal Bread Mini Pizza, Violife cheese (Vegan), Cucumber Chunks, Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2]
Friday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Fruity Caribbean Chicken, Mango, Butternut Squash, Pineapple, Passata, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rice, Green Beans
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Tesco Meat Free Chicken, Mango, Butternut Squash, Pineapple, Passata, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon Turmeric, Rice, Green Beans [11]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Homemade Sweet Potato Soup, Bread Rolls, Plant Based Spread [1, 2, 5]
Dietary Requirements Notice
Dairy / Gluten / Soya Free Milk and other products are provided.
Allergen key
- [1] Gluten
- [2] Wheat
- [3] Rye
- [4] Barley
- [5] Celery
- [6] Eggs
- [7] Fish
- [8] Milk
- [9] Mustard
- [10] Sesame
- [11] Soya
Week 3
Monday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Cheesy Butternut Squash, Penne, Crème Fraiche, Cheese [1, 2, 8]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Butternut Squash Penne, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Sauce Made with Oat Milk , Plant Based Spread & Flour [1, 2]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Banana Bread, Cheese Slices, Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2, 8]
Banana Bread, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2]
Tuesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Savoury Minced Lamb, Rice, Homemade Tomato, Parsnip, Carrot & Sweet Pepper Sauce
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
‘Vivera’ Plant Based Savoury Mince, Homemade Tomato, Parsnip, Carrot & Sweet Pepper Sauce, Rice [11]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Humus, Tzatziki, Cheese & Chive Dip, Warm Pitta Bread, Cooked Carrot, Cucumber & Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2, 6, 8, 10]
Wednesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Vegetable Pie, Carrots, Sweet Corn, Swede, Green Beans, White Sauce, Flaky Pastry Top, New Potatoes, Peas [1, 2, 8]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Crackers, Soft Cheese, Tuna Mayonnaise, Plant Based Spread, Cucumber Slices [1, 2, 7, 8, 9]
Crackers, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Plant Based Spread, Cucumber Slices [1, 2]
Thursday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry, Onion, Garlic, Passata, Pineapple, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cous Cous [1, 2]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Meat Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry, Onion, Garlic, Passata, Pineapple, Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cous Cous [1, 2, 11]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Savoury Cheese Croissant [1, 2, 6, 8]
Vegan Wholemeal Toastie with Violife cheese (Vegan), Tomato & Cucumber Chunks [1, 2]
Friday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Tuna Quiche, Short Crust Pastry, Potato Salad, Cucumber & Tomatoes Slices [1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Cheese Quiche, Potato Salad, Cucumber & Tomatoes Slices [2, 6, 8, 9]
Vegan Cheese & Vegetable Tarts, White Sauce Made with Oat Milk, Plant Based Spread & Flour [1, 2]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Baked Beans, Muffins, Plant Based Spread [1, 2, 11]
Wholemeal Toast, Plant Based Spread [1, 2]
Dietary Requirements Notice
Dairy / Gluten / Soya Free Milk and other products are provided.
Allergen key
- [1] Gluten
- [2] Wheat
- [3] Rye
- [4] Barley
- [5] Celery
- [6] Eggs
- [7] Fish
- [8] Milk
- [9] Mustard
- [10] Sesame
- [11] Soya
Week 4
Monday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Vegetable Chilli, Chopped Tomatoes, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Onions, Garlic, Sweet Corn, Cous Cous [1, 2]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Fish Fingers, Bread, Plant Based Spread, Tomato Chunks [1, 2, 7]
Vegetable Fingers, Plant Based Spread, Tomato Chunks [1, 2]
Tuesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Shepherd’s Pie (Lamb), Peas, Cauliflower, Carrots, ‘Free From’ Gravy
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Shepherd’s Pie with ’Vivera’ Plant Based Mince, Peas, Cauliflower, Carrots, ‘Free From’ gravy [11]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Wraps with Tzatziki, Grated Cheese, Shredded Carrot & Cucumber [1, 2, 8]
Wraps with Tzatziki, Violife Cheese (Vegan), Shredded Carrot & Cucumber [1, 2]
Wednesday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Spanish Rice, Salmon, Peas, Red Pepper, Passata [7]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Spanish Rice with Cheese [8]
Spanish Rice with Violife cheese (Vegan)
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Baked Beans, Wholemeal Toast, Plant Based Spread [1, 2, 11]
Thursday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Chicken & Leek Pie, Mashed Potato Topping, Crème Fraiche, Cornflour, Peas, Broccoli [1, 2, 8]
Lunch ( Vegetarian / Vegan Alternative )
Carrot & leek Pie, Mashed Potato Topping, Crème Fraiche, Cornflour, Peas, Broccoli [1, 2, 8]
Carrot & Leek Pie, Mashed Potato Topping, Oat Milk, Cornflour, Peas, Broccoli [1, 2]
Pudding
Yogurt [8]
Soya / Dairy Free Yogurt [11]
Tea
Homemade Mini Muffin Cheese & Tomato Pizza, Cucumber Chunks, Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2, 8, 11]
Wholemeal Bread Mini Pizza, Violife cheese (Vegan), Cucumber Chunks, Red Pepper Sticks [1, 2]
Friday
Breakfast
Weetabix, Cornflakes, Shreddies [1, 2, 4]
Wholemeal Toast [1, 2]
Lunch
Veggie Pasta Bake, Passata, Onion, Garlic, Courgette, Yellow Pepper, Parsnips, Cheese [1, 2, 8]
Pudding
Fresh Fruit
Tea
Homemade Sweet Potato Soup, Bread Rolls. Plant Based Spread [1, 2, 5]
Dietary Requirements Notice
Dairy / Gluten / Soya Free Milk and other products are provided.
Allergen key
- [1] Gluten
- [2] Wheat
- [3] Rye
- [4] Barley
- [5] Celery
- [6] Eggs
- [7] Fish
- [8] Milk
- [9] Mustard
- [10] Sesame
- [11] Soya