Sharing a meal with your kids is about to get cheaper over half-term. (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
With half-term now firmly on the horizon, many families will look forward to spending quality time together.
Unfortunately, planning family days out can easily end up getting quite expensive if left unchecked – especially during a cost of living crisis and high inflation.
That said, whether it is trips to the Zoo or cheap film tickets, there are plenty of activities to do with children this half term that won’t break the bank.
But what happens when the little ones start to get hungry?
Fortunately, there are also many restaurants and cafés offering ‘kids eat free’ or cheap food deals this half term.
Here is what you need to know.
Where do kids eat cheaply?
Several restaurants offer cheap food deals for kids this half term, but many will prove especially busy during the holiday.
As such, if you’re planning a day out, it’s worth looking to book ahead where possible and applicable.
Some deals also require downloading an app or booking in advance, so always check the terms and conditions.
Many supermarket cafes also offer cheap deals for kids, meaning you can grab a bite after the weekly shop without spending a fortune.
YO! Sushi
If you fancy taking the family out for sushi, YO! Sushi restaurants are offering a free kids meal deal bento box per child when they are accompanied by a paying adult.
One child can eat for free for every £10 spent on food by an accompanying adult, and the deal is available all-day Monday 13 to Friday 24 2023.
Read more about the deal on the YO! Sushi website.
YO! Sushi are offering a free kids meal deal bento box. (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)
Bella Italia
At Bella Italia, kids can eat for just £1 between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, with the purchase of an adult main meal.
At the bargain price of a quid, kids can enjoy a complete three courses with a drink suitable for 2 to 11-year-olds, plus a colouring sheet to keep them entertained.
Full details are available on the Bella Italia website.
Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito
Both Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito are also offering for kids to eat free this half term from Monday 13 to Thursday 24.
However, to claim the offer, you’ll need to sign up via the website to Frankie & Benny’s or Chiquito’s mailing list.
After that, you’ll be sent a QR code which you can show on your phone or tablet in the restaurant – however, the code can only be used once.
Claim the offer from the Frankie & Benny’s or Chiquito’s websites.
Toby Carvery
At Toby Carvery, kids can eat a children’s main meal, carvery, or breakfast for just £1 this half term when an adult main meal is purchased.
Toby’s offer runs over two weeks – Monday 13 to Friday 17 February, followed by Monday 20 to Friday 24 February 2023.
To claim the offer, you can download the Toby Carvery app and save a voucher to show to the restaurant staff.
More information can be found on the Toby Carvery website.
IKEA
While assembling flat pack furniture probably isn’t the way you will be choosing to bond with your little ones over half-term, a trip to pick out some new plush toys or some bedding can also include a cheap trip to the café.
Are your family planning a trip to IKEA? (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)
Children can enjoy a kids tomato pasta and soft drink for 95p or other kids meal for £1.50 from 11am.
More details can be found on the Ikea website.
ASDA
ASDA has teamed up with Quaker Oats this half term to offer both a free children’s breakfast and a main meal for just £1
The £1 kids main meal deal will still be available, plus a free bowl of Quaker porridge will also be on offer from 8am to 12pm during half term.
Kris Comerford, ASDA’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: ‘We know when families are preparing for the school holidays it can often mean an additional strain on household budgets – especially feeding and entertaining their children.
‘We remain as committed as ever to supporting our customers in tackling these tough times.’
One of the longest-running offers, ASDA, will provide the deal from February 9 to 22.
Full details are available on the ASDA website.
M & S
If you’re planning a trip to Marks and Spencer this half term, the good news is that kids can enjoy a main, a snack, a drink, and a piece of fruit when you spend just £5 in any of their cafés.
The offer will run from Monday 13, to Friday, 24 February.
Visit the Marks and Spencer website for more information.
Morrison’s
When you’re out doing the big shop this half-term, your kids can eat for free at Morrison’s café if you find the family getting peckish.
You can claim one free children’s meal from the kids’ menu with a purchase of any adult meal with a value of £4.49 or over.
Head to the Morrison’s website to see all the Ts and Cs.
Tesco
Tesco will also be running an offer for children this half term, with a Kids Eat Free scheme running between Monday, 13 and Friday, 24 February 2023.
Adults showing their clubcard and spending just 60p will be able to claim one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought.
Tesco UK CEO, Jason Tarry, said: ‘We know that household budgets can be stretched over the school holidays, so offering free meals to children when they’re off school is one of the ways we can support families during this time.’
Tesco gives more details of the offer on their website.
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With the February half term on the way, it’s a great time to treat the family to a meal out or two!
