Last summer we shared a list of where kids can eat for free or £1 – so it’s time we gave an update, for the Easter holidays!
When the kids are off school, the cost of taking them out for a treat can quickly mount up – so we’ve sourced some of the UK’s best bargains. We’ve grouped the promotions below by establishment type (most require an adult priced meal to be purchased also).
All promotional offers are subject to further terms and conditions, see third party websites for full details.
Pub Chains
- Marston’s Pubs – Get one kid’s main meal from the main kid’s menu for £1 when you buy any full-priced adult main meal from the main menu until 17 May 2026.
- Sizzling Pubs – During school holidays, kids eat for £1 from midday every Monday – Friday.
- Toby Carvery – Monday – Friday until 17 April, kids eat for £1 when ordering via the Toby app.
- Hungry Horse – Full meal deals for kids for £1 until 17 April (dates vary between locations).
- Harvester – Until 17 April, any main kids meal is just £1, when ordered with an adult main course.
- Farmhouse Inns – From Monday – Friday, two kids can eat free, with each adult meal – until 17 April.
Casual/Family Restaurants
- Bella Italia – Kids eat for free, with three courses and a drink included, from Sunday – Thursday.
- Chiquito – One free meal for children aged 11 and under, until 10 April.
- Côte Brasserie – Kids main meals and breakfasts are available for £1 until 10 April, exclusive to app-only purchases.
- Bill’s – From Monday – Friday, up to two children can eat for free, until 10 April.
- ASK Italian – Until 19 April, kids can eat for free – exclusive to orders made on the ASK Perks reward app.
- TGI Fridays – A free kids meal with every adult main, until 19 April.
Supermarket Cafes
- Asda – Year-round promotion offers £1 meal deals for children.
- Sainsbury’s – With the purchase of an adult hot meal, purchase a children’s meal or lunch bag for £1.
- Morrison’s – Kids can eat for free, seven-days-a-week, with an adult meal of £5 or more purchased.
Garden Centres & Other Cafes
- Dobbies Garden Centre – Eat for £1 offer includes a drink and is available every day in Dobbie’s restaurants.
- IKEA – Selected meals for children are available for 95 pence in IKEA restaurants.
- Dunelm – Kids eat for free with every £4 spent in Dunelm Pausa coffee shops.
Further Food Support
If you’re facing financial difficulties, you’re not alone – there is support available. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is offered by local authorities to provide free meals and activities to eligible children during the school holidays. HAF is available for kids who receive free school meals during term-time – contact your child’s school for more information.
You can also use the Trussell Trust website or Your Local Pantry to find food banks or other support near you. And you can access free* online debt advice at any time – or if you’d prefer to talk to someone via email, phone, text or online chat, please contact us.
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