“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent service we have received, the experience was enjoyable. The food was amazing, so fresh, tasty and plentiful.”
Our
menu
Bringing more to the table
Our menus are based on the perfect balance of three things: great nutrition, irresistible kid appeal and everyday ease.
Fuelling fun and futures
Our nutritionists and childcare catering specialists craft well-balanced menus packed with goodness and flavour. Think fresh produce, more protein, less sugar, wholemeal options and so much more.
A feast of benefits
- More than 50% of a child’s daily fibre requirements.
- More than half of a child’s daily serves of fruit and vegetables (as per Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and NZ).
- Around 75% of children’s daily recommended iron intake.
- Important macro and micronutrients essential for healthy growth and development.
Portion power
We constantly monitor portions to best meet children’s energy needs and power healthy development. Our sizes for each age group are based on detailed analysis, but customer feedback recently inspiring us to increase serving sizes by 32% for 3-5 years to cater for those ‘active’ and ‘growing’ days.
Straight from the source
When it comes to ‘yum factor’, we take it from the experts: our childcare partners and a group of tiny taste-testers. They sample our food and tell us what they love (and don’t love) – so only dishes with a resounding ‘thumbs up’ make it to the menu!
Secret ingredients
- Colour + fun: Sensory twists like fun pasta shapes and couscous – and creations like Smurf Blueberry Scones and Green Goblin Damper.
- Culture + adventure: Delicious (child-adapted) cultural tastes like Pad Thai and gyros.
- Variety + novelty: Banish boredom with regularly refreshed meal variations, and exciting fruit and veg combinations.
Easier preparation
We don’t forget the grown-ups! In developing our menus, we strive to save time in the kitchen for childcare staff, with additions like pre-baked and pre-portioned items.
Infant purees
We can provide nourishing infant purees with no added sugar or salt. All GMO free, no additives and using locally sourced ingredients.
The pantry
We also offer ‘pantry packs’ for flexibility – because everyone needs a stash of healthy snacks for extra-hungry little humans whether that’s breakfast bars for the early birds, late afternoon teas or just to have a bowl of fruit at reception. The pantry is also a convenient way to cater for events such as parent morning teas and staff meetings.
Dishing it up
Centre Director, South Brisbane
“If our kitchen hand is away, it’s so straightforward that I can pop anyone into the kitchen and they can do it easily – with no delays, meal changes or hiccups. The meals are always consistent and we don’t have to scramble to fill on for a chef or plan alternate meals because someone’s away sick.”
Educator
“When I tell parents how easily and confidently we can eliminate food ingredients for health or cultural reasons, right down to individual packaging and labelling, their minds are put at ease almost instantly.”
Educator
“When I do centre tours for prospective families, they are blown away by the healthy balance and variety of meals. They often say the children eat far better than most adults!”
Centre Director
“Just wanted to let you know the new menu is wonderful. The children are really enjoying the meals.”
Cook, North Harbour
“If our kitchenhand is away … there’s no delays, meal changes or hiccups.”