NENE VALLEY DAY NURSERY
Food
“Home cooked nutritious, delicious meals serving fresh fruit and vegetables daily”
Meals and Snack Times
At Nene Valley Day Nursery, mealtimes and snack times are designed to be sociable and enjoyable experiences. We aim to support children in developing good eating habits, encouraging them to try new foods, and building social skills in a relaxed, communal environment. Mealtimes are fun and educational — we replicate a family-style setting where children help to set the table, share and serve food, and develop fine motor skills by using cutlery.
Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. We are committed to providing a healthy, balanced diet, and at snack times children are offered a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Dining Room
Daily Meal and Snack Schedule:
| Meals | Time |
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Breakfast |
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM |
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Morning Snack |
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
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Lunch |
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
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Afternoon Snack |
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
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Dinner |
4:00 PM |
We are proud to offer a healthy, balanced diet and are happy to cater for any special dietary needs. If your child has a food allergy or specific requirement, we will work with you to provide a suitable alternative menu for your approval.
Our Daily Menu (Week 1)
Today's specials are...
| Day | Starter | Lunch | Dessert | Starter | Tea | Dessert |
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Monday |
Garlic bread |
Tuna pasta in a white sauce with Sweetcorn |
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Toasted bagels with chicken slices served with cucumber sticks |
Peaches |
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Tuesday |
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Chicken, baby potatoes, cabbage and carrots served with gravy |
Fruit salad |
Bread rolls |
Tomato and lentil soup |
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Wednesday |
Cucumber sticks and Houmous |
Beanie pie topped with mashed potato and a side of medley of vegetables |
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Egg sandwiches |
Watermelon |
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Thursday |
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Spaghetti Bolognese served with a side of peas |
Chocolate and beetroot cake |
Carrot sticks and Houmous |
Cheese wraps |
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Friday |
Breadstick with a sour cream and chive dip |
Sausages, sweet potato chunks, carrots and gravy |
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Peas, peppers, chickpea and courgette couscous |
Shortbread biscuits |
Vegetarian menu
Meat that is unsuitable for Vegetarians will be replaced by Quorn meat. Other dietary alternatives can also be met, these alternatives will be discussed with you on an individual basis, for example allergies. We provide halal meat.
Our Daily Menu (Week 2)
Today's specials are...
| Day | Starter | Lunch | Dessert | Starter | Tea | Dessert |
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Monday |
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Tomato and herb, and butterbean pasta served with green beans |
Pear yoghurt |
Tomato wedges |
Crumpets with sliced eggs |
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Tuesday |
Carrot sticks and Houmous |
Tuna and pea potato bake served with mixed vegetables |
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Baked beans on toast |
Mixed fruits |
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Wednesday |
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Butter chicken served with rice and broccoli |
Vanilla shortbread biscuit |
Cucumber sticks and Hummus |
Cheese sandwiches |
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Thursday |
Red and yellow pepper sticks |
Veggie Cottage pie and a selection of seasonal vegetables |
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Mackerel pate on crackerbread served with shredded lettuce |
No added sugar angel delight |
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Friday |
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Roast chicken, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, peas and cauliflower served with gravy |
Melon |
Bread rolls |
Vegetable soup |
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Vegetarian menu
Meat that is unsuitable for Vegetarians will be replaced by Quorn meat. Other dietary alternatives can also be met, these alternatives will be discussed with you on an individual basis, for example allergies. We provide halal meat.
Our Daily Menu (Week 3)
Today's specials are...
| Day | Starter | Lunch | Dessert | Starter | Tea | Dessert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monday |
Watermelon chunks |
Fish fingers, mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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Egg salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, peppers, crouton’s) served with cheese chunks |
Banana muffin |
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Tuesday |
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Tuna served with rice, peas, sweetcorn |
Natural yoghurt and grapes |
Pepper sticks |
Baked beans on toast |
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Wednesday |
Breadstick with salsa |
Sweet and sour chicken served on a bed of rice |
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Minestrone and lentil soup |
Ice cream |
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Thursday |
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Lamb moussaka with sliced potatoes and mixed vegetables |
Lime and courgette cake |
Carrot sticks and a garlic dip |
Toasted muffins |
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Friday |
Cucumber sticks |
Chicken and mushroom tagliatelle in a creamy white sauce |
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Tuna pitta breads |
Mixed fruits |
Vegetarian menu
Meat that is unsuitable for Vegetarians will be replaced by Quorn meat. Other dietary alternatives can also be met, these alternatives will be discussed with you on an individual basis, for example allergies. We provide halal meat.
Our Daily Menu
Snacks
| Day | Breakfast | Morning Snack | Afternoon |
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Monday |
Weetabix with blueberries |
Apple and Banana |
Corn thins |
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Tuesday |
Toast with a side of banana |
Crackers |
Apple and pear |
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Wednesday |
Rice snaps with a side of grapes |
Pear and Banana |
Crackers |
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Thursday |
Weetabix with blueberries |
Corn thins |
Apricots and mandarins |
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Friday |
Toast with a side of banana |
Blueberries and Raspberries |
Corn thins |
