The Easter holidays are here hooray!
Sadly, one can’t eat chocolate all day long- although we’re pretty sure we tried that when we were pregnant.
To get some nutrition into you and your family, other than calcium from all that milk chocolate (dairy-free Easter egg options are available), check out these restaurants that are offering children the chance to eat for the very reasonable price of…
…free!
As well as some that are offering very cheap deals indeed for children this Easter break.
Places where kids eat free Easter 2018
Loch Fyne
Children get a free main course from lip-smacking choices including fish and chips or mussels served with crusty bread at the seafood and grill chain. Available Friday 23 March – Sunday 15 April
The terms?
One child main course free from the children's menu when an accompanying adult purchases a full price main course from the a la carte menu.
Cabana
Kids can tuck into three courses and a drink from the kids' menu at the Rio street food restaurants. Choices include mild chicken curry and mozzarella toasties. From Monday 3 – Monday 17 April.
The terms?
One free kid's meal per individual full paying adult
Giraffe
The family friendly chain offers one free kid's meal - main, drink and dessert -all day Saturday and Sunday. Choices include cheese and tomato quesadilla with strawberry and banana lollipops for dessert.
The terms?
One kid's meal per adult meal purchased, and you'll need to download a voucher from the Giraffe website.
Las Iguanas
There's a free Ninos meal on offer for children, plus an Aardman-created Iggy and Friends collectable toy for nada, at the Latin American chain. Choices include wacky tacos and cod bites. From Saturday 24 March - Sunday 8 April.
The terms?
One free Ninos meal for each adult ordering a main course from the a la carte menu.
Beefeater
Children eat breakfast for free until 10:30am at Beefeater. Choose from a belly busting selection including bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, pastries, cereal, fresh fruit and juices.
The terms?
Up to two under-16s eat breakfast for free when one adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast.
Chimichanga
Kids can get a main meal from the children’s menu for just £1 at the Tex Mex chain. Choices include paella and burritos. Valid from Friday 23 March until Sunday 15 April.
The terms?
You have to obtain a code from the Chimichanga website. One £1 children’s meal per full priced main dish.
Prezzo
Get three courses and a drink for just £1 at Italian stalwarts Prezzo. The offer is valid on both the kids' and tots' menu with options including calzone and grilled chicken salad. Valid from Friday 23 March until Sunday 15 April.
The terms?
You need a voucher from the Prezzo website. One free childrens meal per full priced meal from the main menu.
Bella Italia
Little ones get a free three course meal and a drink, with choices including create your own pizza. Valid until until Sunday 15 April.
The terms?
One complimentary kids Piccolo or Grande meal with each purchase of an adult main, and you need a code from the Bella Italia website.
Brewer's Fayre
Children under ten can get a cooked breakfast, a vegetarian cooked breakfast, eggs on toast, beans on toast or a three egg omelette in this deal.
The terms?
It's valid on weekdays from 6.30am to 10.30am and at weekends from 7am to 11am. Two children can get a free breakfast when one adult purchases a £8.99 breakfast meal. Sites next to Premier Inns.
Gordon Ramsey restuarants
Kids eat for free all day, every day at Gordon Ramsey restaurants. You heard. A child under 12 can pick items from the children's menu including slam dunk meatballs and chicken and mash plus desserts including chocolate brownies and sticky toffee pudding.
The terms?
One child eats free per adult choosing from the a la carte menu.
Bodean's
Kids eat free at all Bodean’s BBQ restaurants every day from noon till 5pm. The little 'uns menu includes baby back ribs, chicken wings and macaroni with cheese. All are served with unseasoned fries or rice. An ice-cream is thrown in too.
The terms?
T&Cs vary per restaurant but we imagine an adult has to dine and have a full price option.
Hix
Children eat for nothing at Hix restaurants HIX Soho, Hixter and Tramshed when they choose from the calves' menu. Items include fish fingers and mini steaks.
The terms?
Offer available 4-6pm Monday to Friday and weekends 12-6pm. A main course from the children's menu is free for kids under ten dining with a dining adult. One child per adult.
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