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First Friends Day Nursery
  • Home
  • Nurseries
    • Denmead
    • New Milton
    • Holybourne
    • Basingstoke
    • Eastleigh
    • Alton
  • Our Curriculum
    • Food & Mealtimes
    • Earth Explorers
    • Movement & Mindfulness
    • Makaton
    • Inclusion & SEN
  • Our Childcare
    • Our Premium Package
    • Parent Partnerships
    • Safety and Security
    • Sensory Room
    • Policies & Procedures
  • About
    • Get in Touch
    • Our Story & Values
    • Our Careers
    • Join our Flex Force team
    • Our Latest News
    • Meet our Leadership Team
  • FAQ
  • Family Hub
    • Wootey, Alton Family Page
    • Holybourne Family Page
    • New Milton Family Page
    • Denmead Family Page
    • Eastleigh Family Page
    • Basingstoke Family Page
    • Welcome to New Families
Thoughtful Food Programme

It's not just about the food we serve...

At First Friends, food is so much more than what’s on the plate — it’s an opportunity to nurture lifelong healthy habits. 

Our Menus

Every child is different — and so are their needs at mealtimes. That’s why we offer a range of carefully planned menus, designed to support different dietary requirements, stages of development and family preferences.


We have two seasonal menus — an Autumn/Winter menu and a Spring/Summer menu — each running on a three-week cycle, providing children with plenty of variety throughout the year. 


Across all our menus, we:

  • Serve meals with no added salt or sugar 
  • Use seasonal ingredients wherever possible 
  • Promote sustainability through reducing food waste and choosing environmentally conscious ingredients 
  • Include meat-free days 
  • Cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances 


Our approach to mealtimes is all about providing nutritious, balanced and enjoyable food that helps children grow, learn and thrive.

Our menus - Autumn/Winter Menu

Core Menu

Weaning Menu - under 1s

Vegetarian Menu

Autumn/Winter Menu: 3-week cycle.

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Vegetarian Menu

Weaning Menu - under 1s

Vegetarian Menu

Autumn/Winter Menu: 3-week cycle

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Weaning Menu - under 1s

Weaning Menu - under 1s

Weaning Menu - under 1s

Autumn/Winter Menu: 3-week cycle

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Our Daily Food Routine (scroll across)

    Recent photos of children enjoying our Thoughtful Food Programme

    What is our Thoughtful Food Programme?

    Our Thoughtful Food Programme is designed to help children understand the importance of good nutrition, develop independence, and build a positive relationship with food from a young age.


    We involve children in every stage of the food journey — from planting and growing vegetables in our garden, to helping prepare meals in our nursery kitchen.


    Through regular cooking activities and self-serving mealtimes, children are encouraged to explore different ingredients, make choices, and develop independence. These hands-on experiences not only promote healthy eating but also build confidence and curiosity.


    Our aim is to empower children to make informed food choices and to enjoy nutritious, balanced meals in a calm, sociable setting. Because healthy habits start early, and we’re proud to help shape them.

    Meet our Catering Team

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