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Our New Autumn/Winter 2025 Nursery Menu

8th October 2025

The wait is almost over. Our brand-new Autumn/Winter 2025 Menu launches on Monday 13 October 2025 and runs until Friday 17 April 2026.

Your new Menu Cards and Information Pack will be delivered before the start date, and the live menu will be available to view and download in ZOO at any time.

A Menu Designed Around the New EYFS Nutrition Guidance

As you’ll know, the updated Early Years Foundation Stage nutrition guidance came into effect in September. Thanks to the expertise of our Consultant Nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed, who worked with the Government on the new guidance, Zebedees is already fully prepared.

Our new nursery menu is fully compliant, giving nurseries complete peace of mind that they’re meeting all the latest nutritional standards. Your Nursery Menu Information Pack will show exactly how each meal meets these criteria.

What’s New on Our Lunch Menu

We’re introducing a range of delicious, nutritious main course recipes that children will enjoy:

  • Thai Red Lentil Curry

  • Tuscan Salmon

  • Beef Ragu

  • Turkey Stroganoff

  • Speldhurst Beef Sausage Hot Pot (featuring our bespoke beef sausage)

  • Barbecue Chicken

These new dishes are freshly prepared and designed to support healthy growth and development.

What’s New on Teas and Optional Extras

This season, we’re adding even more variety to our teas and snack options and offering nurseries the chance to trial Hot Tea, Kids Club Tea or Afternoon Tea for one week free of charge (T&Cs apply).

On the Afternoon Tea Menu, we’ve expanded our wrap fillings to include:

  • Tuna, Chive & Crème Fraiche

  • Grated Cheese & Rainbow Slaw

New homemade bakes:

  • Beetroot, Feta & Cheddar Savoury Scone

  • Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Savoury Muffin

  • Cheddar & Chive Cornbread (exclusive to Kids Club Tea)

If your setting is looking for a more substantial tea or snack, the four-item Kids Club Tea is a perfect fit. All items are Eat Well Start Well compliant and exceed the new EYFS nutrition guidance.

Balanced Teas to Complement Lunch

All Zebedees tea menus are designed to work alongside our lunch menu, ensuring that children receive balanced meals across the day and week. Snack options include:

  • Homemade savoury muffins

  • Rice cakes

  • Scones

  • Wraps

If you have questions about how these meals fit into the new nutrition guidance, our Client Services Team is available at clientservices@zebedees.co.uk.

New Dairy Free Yoghurts and Friday Around the World Menus

Our Executive Chef Brendan has been developing homemade dairy-free yoghurts, now fortified with calcium and vitamins.

We’re also bringing back our popular Around the World Menu Fridays. Each rotation comes with a printable themed colouring sheet for a fun, educational activity in your nursery.

For second courses, we’re introducing a creamy Greek Style Yoghurt with homemade fruit toppings and no added sugar or sweeteners. In line with the new guidance, we’re moving from pureed to finely diced fruits. If your children prefer smooth yoghurt, you can order Plain Yoghurt Only (PYO) in ZOO on yoghurt days.

Contact Us

We’re excited to share this new menu with your nursery. If you have any questions about the new dishes or the updated EYFS nutrition guidance, please reach out to our Client Services Team at clientservices@zebedees.co.uk

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