Little Lunches

01/09/2026

🫘🥕 Hello September… and hello Snack-tember! 🥒💚

This month we're joining the British Nutrition Foundation in celebrating – encouraging children to EXPLORE better snacking, TRY new foods and MAKE healthy snacks!

And as proud Bang in Some Beans Promoters, we couldn't resist choosing the BNF's Beany Dip & Crunchy Veg as our Little Lunches Snack-tember special. 🫘

Throughout September, our nursery partners can choose to:

👩‍🍳 MAKE IT – we'll provide all the ingredients and a recipe card so little ones can get involved in preparing, exploring and tasting the snack themselves.

🥕 TRY IT – we'll make the Beany Dip and prepare the crunchy veg in the Little Lunches kitchen, ready for the children to tuck into!

It's a brilliant opportunity to introduce more vegetables, beans and pulses, explore different flavours and textures, and get little ones involved with food from an early age. 🌈

Here’s to a September full of curious little taste buds and plenty of BEANS! 🫘💚

Happy Snack-tember!

Nutrition Foundation

17/08/2026

🫘 We’ve always been full of beans at Little Lunches! 💚

Beans and pulses are an integral part of our menus - blended into pasta sauces and soups, packed into curries and chillies, used in our veggie alternatives, and served as sides, toppings and ingredients across lots of our dishes.

They’re a fantastic source of fibre, plant-based protein, vitamins and minerals, while also helping introduce little ones to a variety of flavours and textures from an early age. 🌱 So it’s no wonder they’re a regular feature on our menus!

And as part of our Bang in Some Beans pledge, we’ve bean busy thinking up even more dishes featuring beans and pulses for our upcoming menu changeover… 👀🫘💚

The Food Foundation VegPowerUK

13/08/2026

🫖🍓 It’s Afternoon Tea Week… Little Lunches style! 🥪🍎

When you hear afternoon tea, you might picture tiered cake stands, scones with jam & cream and dainty little sandwiches… at Little Lunches, we do things a little differently! 💚

Our nursery afternoon teas are designed especially for growing little ones, providing a nutritious, balanced and varied end to their nursery day.

Our menus are packed with flavour, with everything from curries, tacos, soups and pasta dishes to toasties, fresh fruit and yoghurt. 🌮🍝🥣🍓

This , we're celebrating afternoon tea Little Lunches style - yummy, nutritious and made for little tummies. 💚

22/07/2026

🫘 Bean There, Done That!

Did you know that beans are one of nature's superfoods?

They're packed with:
✅ Protein for growing bodies
✅ Fibre for healthy tummies
✅ Iron for energy and development
✅ Vitamins and minerals to support growth

Small bean. Big benefits. 💚

The Food Foundation

07/07/2026

Looking for a fun way to encourage little ones to try new foods?

We've been trying out this fantastic FREE game from Belly Bugs and think it's a brilliant way to help children explore different fruits and vegetables, eat the rainbow, and build confidence around new foods. We especially recommend it for parents of fussy eaters! 🌈🥕🍓

06/07/2026

🫛 It's Great British Pea Week! 🫛

We're feeling pretty hap-pea to celebrate one of Britain's most nutritious little vegetables!

Did you know?
💚 A 100-calorie serving of peas contains more protein than a whole egg
🍏 One serving of peas contains as much vitamin C as two large apples
🌱 During the short six-week British harvesting season, an incredible 2 billion portions of peas are produced
🇬🇧 The UK is around 90% self-sufficient in pea production, so choosing peas is a great way to support British farmers and our home-grown food industry.

At Little Lunches, peas are a regular feature across our menus , whether they're served as a tasty side with our Carroty Mac & Cheese, or added to wholesome casseroles, curries and chillies.

Here's to celebrating this mighty little green vegetable and all the goodness it brings to children's plates! 💚🫛🌱

Yes Peas!

23/06/2026

We are about to make a BANG 💥
Thrilled to announce we are joining the campaign, with the mission of doubling UK bean consumption.
Alongside The Food Foundation and VegPowerUK , we're on a mission to get more beans on plates because they are incredible for our health, packed full of fibre and most importantly, they are absolutely delicious!
Watch this space for more beany content 👀

07/06/2026

🌍🍎 Today is World Food Safety Day 2026.

This year's theme, 'From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere', highlights the importance of turning knowledge into action to reduce foodborne illness and improve health outcomes.

Safe food is especially important for young children. As the World Health Organization highlights, safe and nutritious food supports healthy growth, physical and intellectual development, and helps children thrive.

At Little Lunches, food safety is at the heart of everything we do, from sourcing and preparation to packing and delivery, helping to ensure children receive meals that are both nutritious and safe. 🍽️🌱💛

03/06/2026

❗️This has the potential to be genuinely game-changing.❗️

For families living with food allergies, everyday life can feel like walking a tightrope. Every meal, snack, party, or nursery day comes with an extra layer of vigilance and trust.

As a nursery meal provider, we see first-hand how significant this challenge is. Around 32% of the children we serve have some form of dietary requirement. Managing this safely is essential, but it also adds complexity for parents, nurseries, and providers alike.

Imagine a future where the risk of severe food allergies could be significantly reduced, or even eliminated. The impact would go far beyond food. Simpler mealtimes. Less stress and anxiety. More confidence for parents. Calmer nursery environments. More opportunities for children to explore and enjoy a wider range of healthy foods.

The work being funded by Natasha’s Foundation could help make that future possible. It’s an exciting development and one well worth following.

Natasha’s Prize sounds brilliant. Even if it’s not going to cure me, if it’s going to cure other people and eventually put an end to food allergies then that’s great.

01/06/2026

🍅 It’s British Tomato Fortnight! 🍅

Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in so many of our Little Lunches favourites, from sauces to soups enjoyed by little ones every day.

British Tomato Fortnight is also highlighting the importance of helping children build healthy eating habits, with support from VegPowerUK and their fantastic work encouraging children to enjoy more fruit and veg.

Tomatoes aren’t just tasty - they’re packed with goodness too! They’re a source of vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin C and lycopene, helping to support growing bodies as part of a balanced diet.