As families gear up for the February half-term amid the ongoing challenges posed by the escalating cost of living, many restaurants and cafes nationwide are stepping in to alleviate some financial strain. Recognizing the additional expenses, such as childcare, that come with the school break, several establishments offer children free or budget-friendly meals.
Managing the half-term can be financially demanding, but it’s also an opportunity to engage in enjoyable activities with the kids. Taking your little ones out for a special meal can be a welcome escape, and fortunately, numerous places are providing free or discounted meals for children during the February half-term.
This compilation is designed to assist families in finding venues where kids can dine at no cost or a reduced price, offering a budget-friendly option for quality family time during the school break. Please note that offerings may vary, so checking with each establishment for the latest details is advisable. Stay informed and make the most of the February half-term without straining your finances.
Free porridge and a hot drink for EVERYONE
There is no minimum spend required.
Asda has announced that it’s offering all its customers a free warming breakfast of porridge and a hot drink. The initiative is open to all ages and will run from Wednesday, February 7, until Tuesday, March 20, daily from 8 am to 12 pm, in the retailer’s 205 Asda Cafés. The partnership with Quaker will allow customers to enjoy a free bowl of porridge and a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate to warm up from the UK’s cold winter weather. https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2024/06/02/asda-cafes-to-offer-all-customers-free-porridge-and-a-hot-drink
Kids Eat Free returns to Tesco cafés
Spend as little as 60p to get the deal.
Tesco has announced it will return its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 315 cafés across the UK during the February half-term. Supermarket cafes will offer one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought by an adult from as little as 60p when showing their Tesco Clubcard at the till.
Popular menu items include beans or avocado on toast, fish fingers, baked chicken goujons or a sandwich. Hot main meals include a vegetable side dish, and the sandwich pick n mix includes a piece of fresh fruit and two snacks, so there’s something healthy. https://www.tescoplc.com/kids-eat-free-scheme-returns-to-tesco-cafes-for-february-half-term/
Kids eat from 45p
No minimum spend is required.
Little ones can enjoy Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce, a piece of fruit and a soft drink for just 45p every Friday from 11 am in IKEA restaurants.
Sign up for IKEA’s Ikea Family Member card to get the sweet deal. The offer is available from February 2 until August 30. Ikea.com
Kids eat for £1 in Asda’s family-friendly cafés.
No minimum spend is required.
Kids across England and Wales can eat for just £1 at any time of day in Asda Cafés, seven days a week, with no minimum adult spend required. Choose from penne pasta with meatballs or a vegan hidden-veg pasta meal with chips, salad, or peas. You can also get free fruit (apple, pear, or banana) when purchasing the hot kids £1 meal deal. asda.com/cafe
Kids eat for free at any Morrisons café
The minimum spend is £4.50.
Kids under 16 eat for free at any Morrisons café when an adult spends £4.50 or more on a meal. The kid’s meal also includes a piece of fruit, a Tropicana Kids Orange or Apple drink, or a water bottle. https://my.morrisons.com/kids-eat-free—tscs/
Kids eat for £1 at Sainsbury’s cafe.
The minimum spend is £5.20
Sainsbury’s Cafes offers one child hot meal or lunch bag for £1 with any adult main meal purchased over £5.20. This offer is on every day from 11:30 am. Kids’ mains include one main, three sides, a drink, and a piece of fruit. https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/client/asset/Cafemenulightbiteskids.pdf
Kids eat free at Pausa Cafés inside Dunelm stores.
A minimum spend of £4 is required.
If you’re visiting Dunelm, you’re lucky: Kids eat free in the Pausa Cafés inside the stores. Additionally, adults can get one free mini meal deal for every £4 spent in the café.
dunelm.com/info/about/pausa-coffee-shops
Complimentary breakfast for kids at Table Table
The minimum spend is £9.99.
Two children under 16 can get a free breakfast daily with one paying adult! That’s three unlimited cooked and continental breakfasts with unlimited drinks for less than £10. https://www.tabletable.co.uk/en-gb/breakfast
Kids eat for £1 at Sizzling Pub & Grill restaurants.
Kids will love what’s on offer at Sizzling Pub and Grill restaurants across the UK. Choose from kid-friendly favourites like fish fingers, pasta, chicken wraps, pizza and veggie nuggets. For every adult ‘sizzling meal’, you’ll get a kid’s main meal for £1. This offer is available Monday to Friday, between 3 pm and 7 pm.
Sizzling Pub & Grill restaurants also say you can feed the whole family for under £15 all day, from Monday to Friday! As eating-out deals go, this one is scorching – get two adult mains for £10.50 and then two kids’ main meals for just £1 each.
Selected kids’ meals cost just £1 on Mondays at Hungry Horse pubs
Every Monday at Hungry Horse, there are selected kids’ meals for just £1, such as chicken nuggets, with every full-paying adult. There is also pasta and larger meals, such as burgers, for only £1.50. You’ll also get a free activity sheet to keep the little ones entertained while you eat.
hungryhorse.co.uk/deals/kids-eat-for-1
Kids eat Free at Greene King Pubs.
Greene King pubs offer Kids Eat Free daily by purchasing an adult’s meal. The deal is available Monday-Friday and is valid for two weeks between Monday, 12th, and Friday, February 23 2024. https://www.greeneking.co.uk/terms-conditions/kids-eat-free
Kids get a complimentary breakfast at Beefeater.
Two children get complimentary breakfast with one paying adult! It has also been reported that if you sign up for their newsletter, they send out a code for kids to eat free. Fuel your adventures with the unlimited all-you-can-eat breakfast! A freshly cooked full English with all your cooked and continental favourites. The breakfast is great at £9.99, and two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased. It’s the best way to start the day! https://www.beefeater.co.uk/en-gb/school-holidays
Kids get complimentary breakfast at Brewers Fayre.
Up to two Kids (under 16) eat complimentary, unlimited breakfast with any purchase of an adult’s breakfast. Not only is the unlimited breakfast great value at £9.99, but two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased.
Brewers Fayre are also doing a “Feed the Family” offer. From February 12 to 23rd, Monday to Friday, 12-6 pm, enjoy two main and two kids’ meals for £18. https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/school-holidays
Kids get a complimentary breakfast at Premier Inn.
Did you know you don’t have to be a guest to enjoy a Premier Inn breakfast? Two under-16s can eat breakfast completely FREE when one adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal. It’ll set you up for a day full of adventures.
premierinn.com/gb/en/why/food/breakfast.html
Kids eat a complimentary breakfast at Travelodge.
Only £8.95 for three unlimited cooked and continental breakfasts with unlimited drinks!
The Travelodge’ unlimited breakfast’ costs £8.25, and up to two kids aged 15 and under eat entirely free for every full-paying adult.
travelodge.co.uk/about/breakfast
Special offers at TGI Fridays for kids
New and existing Stripes Rewards Members can get a FREE children’s meal when ordering an adult’s main meal. Kids can order from the Little League or Major League menus, including sides and fizzy fruit coolers. To become a Stripes Rewards Member, download the app and sign up. New members can also claim a FREE dessert on their first visit and earn rewards for each £1 you spend to redeem on food and drink. tgifridays.co.uk/kids-eat-free
Kids eat free at YO! Sushi
The minimum spend is £10.
This February, Half Term Kids eat free all day at YO! Sushi when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spent). The offer runs between Monday, 12th – Friday, February 23 2024. https://yosushi.com/kids-eat-free
Children can eat for free at most OK Diners.
Head to this classic 50s-style American diner, where children can eat for free. Choose from burgers, dairy ice cream shakes, all-day breakfasts, and delicious filled bagels. Kids under ten can eat free from the children’s menu when an adult purchases a main course from the a la carte menu at most OK Diners (excluding those on the A1). This offer is available all day, every day. https://okdiners.com/kids/
Kids eat free at Dobbies Garden Centres.
If you head to a Dobbies Garden Centre, your kids can enjoy a free children’s breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast, a free child’s hot meal, or a pick-n-mix lunch box with any adult main course.
This offer is available daily in the restaurant and includes a free child’s drink.
Dobbies said to ask in-store for more info. dobbies.com/tasty-treats
Kids eat for £1 at Bella Italia.
Children aged two to eleven can have a three-course meal for just £1 with every adult main meal.
The offer is available Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. What a deal! bellaitalia.co.uk
Kids eat free at Gordon Ramsey restaurants.
At selected Gordon Ramsay restaurants, kids aged eight and under can enjoy a main meal for free from the Ramsay kids’ menu, with the option to add a sweet treat for dessert for just £3.50. You can get one free kids’ meal, such as mac and cheese or bangers and mash, per adult dining from the a la carte menu.
Participating restaurants are Heddon Street Kitchen, all Bread Street Kitchen & Bars, Bread Street Café, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill and York & Albany. gordonramsayrestaurants.com/whats-on/kids-eat-free-at-gordon-ramsay-restaurants
We trust that our budget-friendly tips for dining out with your family have been valuable in helping you save money. Before heading out, review the terms and conditions on each company’s website to ensure you have accurate information for effective budgeting. Happy savings on your future dining adventures!
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To keep your spending costs low during children’s school holidays, see our other budget blogs, including:-
Free days for kids. https://thesouthyorkshirescoop.com/2024/02/09/free-days-out-in-yorkshire/
Free rainy days out for kids. https://thesouthyorkshirescoop.com/2024/02/09/free-days-out-on-rainy-days-in-yorkshire/
