Whether it's Easter holidays, summer holidays, or a half-term, kids' holidays can feel long - and they can feel expensive.
No matter what budget you're on, the idea of kids eating free is always appealing. If you're out of the house or looking for a quick treat, many parents want to keep things cheap as possible - particularly given the cost of living crisis.
There are so many 'Kids Eat Free' deals now that we've compiled a list to help you through. Because organising the school holidays, the childcare, the potential parties and playdates, is enough of a draw on the mental load. You don't need to add 'find kids free meals near me' to the list.
There are loads of places that offer kids meals for £1 too, but for ease (and spending power) we've kept this list to places that offer free meals for kids. Don't forget there are bound to be lots of local restaurants and cafes that offer 'kids eat free' deals near you - local Facebook groups and following your local independents is a great way to keep on top of these deals.
Where can kids eat free for the 2024 Easter holidays?
Beefeater and Brewer's Fayre: Two kids under 16 can eat free breakfast with every adult breakfast purchase.
Bills: Up to two kids can eat free all day, if one adult orders any main dish (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Offer available 25 March to 12 April, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Las Iguanas: Download the My Iguanas app and receive free kids meals for children up to 12 years old. One free meal can be claimed with every adult ordering a main course.
Franco Manca: Children under 12 get a complimentary kids’ pizza with every full-priced adult main meal at specified Franco Manca pizzarias.
Subway: The chain’s popular Kids Eat Free deal has returned for the Easter school holidays. One free kids meal, which includes a 4 inch sub, a snack, and a drink, will be redeemable with the purchase of any full price Footlong Sub at participating Subway restaurants.
Cafe Rouge: From 1 April to 12 April, children up to 12 years old can enjoy 2 or 3 lunch or dinner courses from the kid's menu for free, with the purchase of any adult main.
BrewDog: Children dine for free when you purchase a main dish.
Dobbie's Garden Centres: Available everyday, children can get a free kids breakfast with the purchase of an adult breakfast, or a free kids hot meal or pick n mix lunch box with any adult main course. Children also receive a free drink.
Dunelm: Available all day, every day, Pausa Café is offering a free kids meal for every £4 spent in their in-store cafes.
TGI Fridays: New and existing Rewards Members a free kids' meal when you order an adult’s main meal. App is needed, so download before your meal.
The Real Greek: Children under 12 eat free every Sunday for every £10 spent by an adult.
Gordon Ramsay restaurants: Children under 8 eat free all day, every day, at selected Gordon Ramsey restaurants. Kids can also add a dessert to their order for just £3.50. (The company recommends calling ahead to check the offer is running.)
Marks and Spencer: In most school holidays, kids can enjoy a main, a snack, a drink and a piece of fruit completely free when you spend just £5 in the M&S Café.
Tesco: Kids eat free with a purchase of 60p+ from Mon-Fri in Half Terms. You can get one free kids meal per item purchased at Tesco Café's up and down the country. You need to be a clubcard holder.
Morrisons: Kids eat free all day, everyday, when you buy an adult meal for £4.49 or over.
Yo Sushi: From 25 March to 12 April, children can eat free all day at Yo Sushi restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult, with a minimum spend of £10.
Purezza: Children under the age of 10 get free pizza at Purezza - one child per adult dining.
Premier Inn: You don’t have to be a guest in order to enjoy a Premier Inn breakfast. Enjoy their all-you-can-eat breakfast for £10.99, with children eating free. Offer available for up to two under 16s for every paying member.
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Westfield: The various Westfield locations have a directory of their restaurants that offer free school meals.