Take the stress out of menu planning with this professionally developed 4-week rotating menu pack, created by a qualified nutritionist and designed specifically for early childhood settings.
These menus are practical, nourishing, and realistic for busy centres—while ensuring children receive balanced, wholesome food across the day.
Menus are thoughtfully designed to minimise common allergens and align with choking hazard guidance, helping you navigate the complexities of providing food that is safe for everyone.
Fully editable printable A5 Word Documents
What’s included:
4 weeks of nutritious menus covering morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Printable and fully editable A5 Word documents – customise to suit your centre
Recipe cards included with clear ingredients and methods
No added refined sugar across the full 4-week rotation
Guidance for catering to allergies (gluten, dairy, egg and more)
Practical substitution tips to support all children in your care
Menu highlights:
A wide variety of wholesome, child-friendly meals including:
- Vegetarian Macaroni Cheese with hidden vegetables
- Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
- Roast Chicken with mashed vegetables
- Honey Soy Chicken with rice
- Mexican wraps
- Homemade baking such as banana muffins, oat bars, and apple crumble
- Simple, balanced options like yoghurt, fresh fruit, hummus, and wholegrain snacks
Menus are designed to provide variety across the week, while keeping food familiar and enjoyable for tamariki.
Designed with children in mind:
- No butter or refined sugar used
- Uses healthier alternatives like olive oil, coconut oil, Olivani, fresh fruit, and honey
- Supports steady energy levels and healthy eating habits
- Includes guidance for babies, with simple homemade purée options
Why this is different:
This isn’t just a menu—it’s a complete system.
Each week is carefully structured to balance food groups, reduce repetition, and make planning simple. The rolling 4-week format means you can reuse it again and again with confidence.
Perfect for:
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres
- Centre managers responsible for menu planning
- Services wanting to confidently meet healthy eating expectations
- Teams looking to save time and reduce planning overwhelm
The result:
Save hours of planning time
Save on costly nutritionists
Feel confident your menu is nutritionally balanced
Provide variety without the guesswork
Cater for allergies and dietary needs
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