Nutrition at the Manse Nursery
At The Manse Nursery all meals are prepared and cooked on site by our qualified cook, using the freshest of ingredients. Our cook has developed a three week menu which offers a variety of delicious meals of an excellent standard including breakfast, lunch, snack and a light tea. Our cook has also maintained impeccable hygiene standards and Level 5 Food Hygiene Rating for many years.
We can accommodate all dietary requirements and also cater for children with allergies and intolerances, along with working in partnership with families to offer support and advice through the transition of weaning.
We have facilities onsite to support breastfeeding, including storage and a private area for use.
All staff have good understanding of the importance of a nutritional, balanced diet and the benefit this has for children's physical development and overall wellbeing. Our practitioners also promote healthy eating and lifestyle through the curriculum.
Fresh water is accessible for children at all times throughout the day and milk is also offered as a choice during meal times.


Dietary Requirements - All food is freshly prepared on site by our dedicated chef who will accommodate all dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergies and intolerances).


Cooking and Baking - As part of the children's curriculum we provide children with plenty of opportunities to bake and cook, with support from our chef.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Lunch | Sausage, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables | Lamb & lentil hotpot | Fishermans pie & carrots | Chicken korma, rice & peas | Pasta bolognese |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
Pudding | Seasonal fruit | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt |
Snack | Cheese & crackers | Slice of malt loaf | Carrot & cucumber with dips | Mixed peppers & cucumber with dips | Seasonal fruit |
Drink | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk |
Light tea | Scrambled eggs & spaghetti | Tomato & sweet pepper risotto | Assorted sandwiches (egg mayo, tuna, cheese) | Butternut squash & sweet potato soup | Beans & potato cakes |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Lunch | Corn beef hash | Tuna & salmon pasta bake | Roast chicken lunch | Shepherd's pie, green beans | Turkey meatballs in a tomato sauce, rice & peas |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
Pudding | Seasonal fruit | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt |
Snack | Carrot & cucumber with dips | Cheese & crackers | Seasonal fruit | Mixed peppers & celery with dips | Seasonal fruit |
Drink | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk |
Light tea | Beans & potato cakes | Leek & potato soup | Cheese & crumpets | Cheese & tomato pizza | Assorted sandwiches (egg mayo, cheese, ham) |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Lunch | Vegetable pasta bake | Fish fingers, mashed potato, baked beans | Cottage pie & green beans | Mexican chicken & rice | Fisherman's pie & carrots |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
Pudding | Seasonal fruit | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt | Seasonal fruit | Fruit yoghurt |
Snack | Cheese & crackers | Mixed peppers & celery with dips | Slice of malt loaf | Cheese & apple | Seasonal fruit |
Drink | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk | Water/milk |
Light tea | Savoury omelette | Assorted sandwiches (egg mayo, tuna, cheese) | Tomato & pesto pasta | Spaghetti on toast | Vegetable & lentil soup |
Drink | Water | Water | Water | Water | Water |
We are committed to meeting every child's dietary requirement.
Occasional change of menu
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