Top meal deals and events for kids

  • 31st July 2025

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Check out these meal deals and events for the kids this summer

We’ve rounded up the best affordable and free kids’ meal deals this summer – plus ways to keep them entertained. From supermarket cafes to big-name restaurants, free activity programmes and food rescue apps, you can feed the kids for less and still make the most of the school holidays.

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Tesco cafe (kids eat free)

What’s on offer:

  • One free kids’ meals with any adult purchase – even as little as a 65p piece of fruit.

This includes: Hot meal deals, kids breakfast, or a pick ‘n’ mix lunch box (sandwich, snacks, fruit and drink.)

When: Monday – Friday throughout the school summer holidays (regional dates may very)

Where: Tesco cafes’ nationwide

For more information: Tesco Cafe kids menu

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Ikea (95p kids meals, freeplay and workshops)

What’s on offer:

  • 50% off all main meals and children’s meals (Mon-Fri)
  • Kids eat from 95p – including pasta, soft drink and fruit
  • Free 60 minute play area (SMALAND)
  • Free family workshops including a children’s fashion design competition and a summer scavenger hunt.

When:  Daily from 11am until close

Where: Ikea Birmingham

For more information: Ikea kids offers

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Morrisons Cafés (Feed a family of 4 for £15)

What’s on offer:

  • One free kids’ meal (aged 16 & under) with every adult main meal over £5.
  • Two adult meals + two drinks for £15, available every day from 12pm until close – Feed a family of 4 for as little as £15

 

When and where:

Available all throughout the summer holidays, all Morrisons Cafés nationwide

For more information: Morrisons Cafes

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Harvester (£1 kids meals and 25% off bill with app)

What’s on offer: £1 for a child’s main meal with each adult main ordered via the Harvester app. Includes free salad bar.

Extra offer: Join Harvester Flavour Rewards (app or online) to get 25% off your food bill .

When and where: Monday–Friday until the 29th August 2025, at participating Harvester restaurants .

For more information: Harvester kids £1 offer

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Bella Italia (Free 3 course meal for kids)

What’s on offer: One free kids’ meal (three courses + drink) for children aged 2–11 with each paying adult main.

When and where: All day, Monday–Thursday, from 22 July to 28 August 2025, at participating Bella Italia restaurants in the UK.

For more information: Bella Italia kids offer

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Pizza Hut (£1 Kids buffet)

What’s on offer: £1 kids buffet, Unlimited pizza, pasta & salad buffet for a child when you spend £10 or more on an adult meal.

When and where: Daily until 3pm, from 21 July to 4 September 2025, at Pizza Hut dine‑in restaurants (booking with code KEF1 required).

For more information: Pizza Hut kids offer

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Walsall Council’s Holiday and Activities Programme (HAF)

Walsall Council works with over 75 providers in the borough to offer eligible children aged 5 to 16 years old, fun, local activities, while providing the opportunity for learning and developing new skills.

What’s on offer:

  • Holiday Clubs 
  • Pick-and-mix – Range of individual activities
  • Family activities

For more information: eligibility and what’s on offer

Register for the HAF 2025 programme

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Too Good To Go

What is it?

Buy “Magic Bags” of unsold food from restaurants, cafés, and shops at a fraction of the price.

Example bargains:

  • Harvester – full roast chicken + fill-your-own salad box for £4.79
  • Greggs – surprise bags with pastries, sandwiches, or sweet treats worth up to £15 for around £4–£5
  • Other partners include Starbucks, Costa, YO! Sushi, local bakeries, and supermarkets.

How it works?

  1. Download the Too Good To Go app.
  2. Check what’s available near you (new bags released daily).
  3. Pay in-app, then collect during the set time window.

(Top tip! Check the day before or early morning to catch best deals)

When and where?

All year round, nationwide – availability varies by day and location.

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