Food and Nutrition
🥕 Food at Nursery
At Bluebells, we believe that healthy, nutritious meals are an essential part of every child’s day. That’s why we’re proud to offer fresh, balanced food, always prepared with children’s wellbeing and development in mind.
👨🍳 Our Food Provision
Our nursery provides freshly prepared, home-cooked meals every day, made on-site by our dedicated chef, Abs.
Abs takes great care in designing nutritious and delicious menus for the children, fully aligned with our healthy eating policy. Her creativity is clearly reflected in her dishes, which are both varied and appealing to young palates. She works from a three-week rolling menu that is updated seasonally to ensure ingredients are fresh and appropriate for the time of year.
Abs also enjoys planning themed menus to celebrate special occasions with in the nursery (such as Easter and Christmas). While these add an element of fun and excitement, our overall approach to food remains expert-led, balanced, and firmly focused on the needs of the children.
🍽 What We Offer Each Day:
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Breakfast (8-9am)– A nourishing start to the day (e.g. porridge, toast, cereal, fruit)
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Lunch (11:30am) – A hearty, balanced hot meal cooked by our Chef.
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Afternoon Snack (2pm) – Something small and sustaining like fruit or rice cakes
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Dinner (4:30pm) – A lighter hot meal before home time, also cooked by our Chef.
In addition to lunch and tea, we offer:
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A slice of bread and butter
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A homemade fruit smoothie
These comforting, familiar elements are offered every day to support repetition and security, which help children feel safe and confident at mealtimes. They also ensure that even fussy eaters receive nourishment throughout the day, without pressure.
💛 Respectful, Pressure-Free Mealtimes
At Bluebells, we believe in making mealtimes a positive and calm experience:
🥄 All food is served at the same time, with equal value placed on every item
🥄 Children are encouraged, never forced, to try foods at their own pace
🥄 We don’t label food as “treats” or “good/bad” — all food has a place in a balanced approach
We aim to support children in building a healthy, joyful relationship with food for life.
🌾 Allergies & Dietary Needs
We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences. We work closely with families to ensure every child’s individual needs are met safely, respectfully, and with care.