Here’s Where Kids Eat Free or for £1 Across the UK This Christmas
- The Penny Pincher Team
- Dec 27, 2025
- 16 min read
Want to know where kids eat free or for £1 this Christmas? From big-name restaurants to supermarket cafés, we’ve rounded up all the best UK family dining deals to help you save while you eat out.
Whether it’s a quick pit stop during your weekly shop or a special family treat, these offers are a great way to save money while still enjoying a meal out.
Heads-up: Many of these deals require you to buy an adult main meal before the kids can eat for free, so be sure to check the cost of adult meals first. They can sometimes be eye-wateringly expensive, making it cheaper to eat elsewhere, even at restaurants where kids' meals aren't discounted, but adult meals offer better value.
Money-saving tip: You can stretch your budget even further by paying with gift cards through cashback apps like JamDoughnut and earning cashback on your food bill, which can be as high as 10%. That cashback will soon add up!
Find Out Where Kids Can Eat Free, Or For Just £1, This Christmas! Do check with your server before you order, in case of any changes to the offers!
Alphabetical quick links to the restaurants offering cheap kids' meals:
🔎 Asda Cafe 🔎 Angus Steakhouse 🔎 Bella Italia 🔎 Beefeater 🔎 Bill's 🔎Coconut Tree 🔎 Cookhouse & Pub 🔎 Cafe Rouge 🔎 Dobbies Garden Centres 🔎 Flaming Grill 🔎 Gordon Ramsay Restaurants 🔎 Heathrow Airport Restaurants 🔎 Hungry Horse 🔎 Ikea 🔎 Las Iguanas 🔎 Morrisons Cafe 🔎 McDonald's 🔎 Preto 🔎 Pausa Coffee Shop 🔎 Sizzling Pub & Grill 🔎 Sainsbury's Cafe 🔎 Table Table 🔎 Tesco 🔎 The Real Greek🔎 The Real Greek 🔎 TGI Fridays 🔎 Whitbread Inns 🔎 Kids Eat Free & £1 Deals: Your Questions Answered...
Supermarket Kids' Eat Cheap Deals
Morrisons Cafe - Kids Eat Free
For every adult meal purchased over £5, customers can also get a kids' meal free. (The Offer excludes all Café specials.) The deal is redeemable seven days a week at every Morrisons café and has no end date. Morrisons has announced that some of its store cafes will close in 2025. If you're planning to head to Morrisons, especially for the offer, check if your local Morrisons still has a cafe.
Kids can choose from the all-day breakfast menu, which includes:
Kids' Breakfast, Eggs on Toast
Boiled Egg & Toast
Beans on Toast
Main Meals, which include: Birds Eye Chicken Dippers, Birds Eye Fish Fingers, Birds Eye Green Cuisine Veggie Fingers or Goodfella’s Mini 4 Cheese Pizza, and any kids' drink, which would usually be £4.00 each.
All items from the children’s menu are served with a piece of fruit and a drink.
Morrisons Kids Eat Free offer is available now in cafés nationwide.
For more information and T&Cs, visit: https://my.morrisons.com/kids-eat-free---tscs/
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Morrisons gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 2%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Asda - Kids Eat For £1
Children will get a £1 meal from noon every day in 205 Asda cafes, (Not all Asda stores have an Asda-branded cafe, so check before you go!) 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.
Baby food is also available as part of the initiative, with little ones enjoying a free pouch of Ella’s Kitchen baby food (70g pouch). You can order one £1 kids meal per child per day.
The kids' menu offers a variety of options, including two new hot meals recently introduced: Penne Pasta with Meatballs and a vegan Hidden Veg pasta meal. The existing hot meals on the menu, such as fish fingers, will remain, but customers can swap chips for a salad or peas.
In addition, children will receive a free piece of fruit, such as an apple, a pear, or a banana, when purchasing the hot kids' £1 meal deal.
As an alternative to a hot meal, Asda Café also offers a £1 cold pick-and-mix selection that includes a sandwich, a drink, and a piece of fruit. The menu contains treats, such as a jelly pot with whole fruit pieces or a jelly squeeze pouch, as alternatives to a pack of crisps.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with an Asda gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 2%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Sainsbury's Cafe - Kids Eat For £1
One child’s hot main meal or lunch bag for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main meal from £5.20 in the Sainsbury's Café.
Kids £1 meal terms: Children’s £1 meal to be made in the same transaction as an adult hot main meal from £5.20 - Available every day from 11:30 until Café closure - Extra portions or trade-ups not included - Subject to availability
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Sainsbury's gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 2%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Tesco Cafe - Kids Eat Free
Kids eat free with any adult purchase at The Café this Christmas, when dining Monday through Friday.
One free Kids’ Hot Meal Deal, Kids’ Hot Breakfast, or Kids’ Pick 'N' Mix is available with the purchase of any adult item in The Café for dine-in only, provided a child is present.
The cheapest item you could buy is about 65p, which would be a piece of fruit, and still qualifies for the deal. Clubcard/app required. Offer is subject to availability, and kids' meals may vary in Cafés. Kids’ Pick ‘n’ Mix may be the only option available in some Cafés, which consists of 1 sandwich, 1 drink, 1 fruit item and a choice of 2 snacks.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Tesco gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 5%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Kids Eat Cheap Restaurant Deals
Hungry Horse - Kids Eat For £1
Every Monday, select kids’ meals are available for £1, and larger meals are available for £1.50 with every full-paying adult.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Hungry Horse gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 7%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Bella Italia - Kids Eat Free
Kids aged 2 to 11 eat for £1 with every adult main course, between 4 and 6 pm, Sunday through Wednesday, and kids eat Free all day every Thursday with the purchase of an adult meal. One adult main course must be purchased per kid to receive the offer.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Bella Italia gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 7%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
The offer is valid between 4 and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, inclusive, in England, Scotland, and Wales. The table must be seated by 6 p.m. for the offer to be valid; please inform your server upon arrival. The offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer, set menu, voucher, discount, or Tesco Clubcard.
Be sure to download the Bella Italia app, as it will offer you a complimentary soft drink. This offer is unavailable at Center Parc sites, Edinburgh sites, London Cranbourn St, Irving St, Queensway 110, Queensway 55, St Martins Lane, Strand, South Kensington, Shaftesbury Avenue, or Wellington Street. One adult main meal must be purchased per child to receive the offer. It is not valid on delivery, takeaway, or click-and-collect. Menu prices may differ in Center Parc sites. The offer has no cash value. Bella Italia reserves the right to withdraw or vary this offer without notice.
Beefeater - Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free breakfast when an adult purchases a full breakfast. Up to 2 children aged 15 and under can eat breakfast for free with a full-paying adult. The adult pays £10.99.
During the school holidays, kids eat free with each paying adult purchasing a main meal from the main restaurant menu or Sunday Roast menu. The Kids’ Meal Deal consists of a starter and a main course only, plus two sides.
You need to sign up for the Beefeater newsletter to get a coupon for the offer.
The Beefeater also participates in the Blue Light scheme for members, offering 25% off for holders of the Blue Light or Defence Discount card every day (except Christmas Day).
Cookhouse & Pub - Kids eat Free
Kids Eat Free breakfast when an adult purchases a full breakfast.
Up to 2 children aged 15 and under can eat breakfast for free with a full-paying adult. An adult pays £9.99
They also offer a 3-course kids' meal for £6.49 during lunch or dinner. It's worth signing up for their newsletter, as it often includes a voucher for a free kids' meal during the school holidays.
Whitbread Inns - Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free breakfast when an adult purchases a full breakfast. Up to 2 children under 16 can eat breakfast for free with a full-paying adult. The adults pay £10.99 for breakfast.
Whitbread Inns also participates in the Blue Light scheme for members, offering 25% off for holders of the Blue Light or Defence Discount card every day (except Christmas Day).
Ikea Restaurant - Kids Eat For 95p
Available daily from 11 am (excludes Fridays), those visiting IKEA stores across the UK can pick up a kid’s pasta with tomato sauce, a soft drink and a piece of fruit for only 95p.
Usually priced at £2.20 for the dish and £1 for a drink, the offer represents a 70% saving.
All other children’s meals, including Plant Balls with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberry, and vegetable nuggets with chips and peas, can be picked up for £1.50 each. A piece of fruit and a soft drink are also included in the price, saving over £2.
Try and get there early, as the restaurants get (flat) packed out ;)
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with an Ikea gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 2.5%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Dunelm - Pausa Coffee Shops - - Kids Eat Free
Kids get one free Mini-Main, two snacks, and a drink with every £4 spent by adults in its in-store cafes Monday through Friday after 3 p.m.
Table Table - Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free breakfast when an adult purchases a full breakfast. Up to 2 children aged under 16 can eat breakfast for free with a full-paying adult. Adults pay £10.99
Table Table also participates in the Blue Light scheme for members, offering 25% off for holders of the Blue Light or Defence Discount card every day (except Christmas Day).
Sizzling Pub & Grill - Kids Eat For £1
Monday through Friday, between 3 and 7 pm, you can enjoy a kids’ main meal for £1 with the purchase of every adult main meal in the same transaction. During the school holidays, the kids' £1 offer starts at midday.
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with the breakfast or any other offer or set menu. All food must be ordered at the same time.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Sizzling Pubs gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 10%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Bill's - Kids Eat Free
Up to two kids can eat free all day on Boxing Day when one adult orders any main dish.
Up to two kids can eat free if one adult orders any main.
Kids must order off the children’s menu.
This offer is valid for kids aged 10 and under.
This offer is valid on food only, drinks are not included.
Offer valid for the lowest-priced children's food.
This offer cannot be used with our bottomless pancake offers.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, including Set Menus, Blue Light, Bottomless Pancakes, Uni Days, Welcome Offer, Christmas Set Menu.
Bill’s children’s menu features family favourites, including buttermilk pancakes, mac and cheese, and fish fingers and chips.
Angus Steakhouse - Kids Eat Free
Children aged eight and under can enjoy a complimentary Kids Menu dish when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
The Kid's Menu also includes an activity sheet and colouring crayons to keep the little ones happily occupied during playtime.
Available every day from 12 pm - 5 pm
*Not applicable on Saturdays at Bond Street and Oxford Circus branches.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants - Kids Eat Free
Kids eat free when ordering a main from the Ramsay kids' menu and can add a dessert for £3.50. Only available for children under 8 years old. Free kids' main meal(s) from the set children's menu only, per adult dining from the à la carte menu.
The offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, or discount. Available at selected UK restaurants only - Heddon Street Kitchen, all Bread Street Kitchen & Bars, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, and Pizza East.
Heathrow Airport Restaurants - Kids Eat Free
Kids can eat for free at participating restaurants when an adult orders an item priced at £14.95 or more from the main menu. The offer does not apply to drinks, starters, or desserts.
The offer runs from 19th December - 5th January 2026
Participating restaurants:
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
The Oceanic (Landside)
Terminal 4
Co-Pilots Bar & Kitchen (Landside)
Terminal 5
The offer is for one free meal from the children’s menu, with each adult main course purchased from the main menu that is priced at over £14.95.
The offer only applies to children under 12 years old.
A maximum of four free children’s meals per table.
In the event a group reaches the maximum allowance of free meals and would like to purchase additional children’s meals as part of the same transaction, the group will not be charged for the least expensive children’s meals up to the maximum allowance.
The offer must be mentioned to the restaurant at the time of ordering; the restaurant is not responsible for automatically applying the offer.
The offer can only be redeemed in person in the restaurants, not through any digital pre-order services.
The offer does not apply to drinks, starters or desserts.
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
Subject to availability, no substitute available, no cash alternative.
The Real Greek - Kids Eat Free
Free Kids Meal for every £10.00 spent by an adult at The Real Greek on Sundays.
The offer includes kids' meals from the Kids Menu, drinks, and ice cream/soda. One free kids’ meal per adult only. Each adult must spend £10.00 or more to qualify for one free kids’ meal. Available to all children under 12. Valid for dine-in only. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer/promotion/discount. It is not valid with the Lunch Menu, Filoxenia Dinner Menu, Kali Orexi Menu, Groupon Menu, or Party Menu. An optional 10% service charge will be added to your bill. The offer is available at all The Real Greek restaurants.
Dobbies Garden Centres - Kids Eat Free
Dobbies offers a children’s breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast, or a child’s hot meal or pick 'n' mix lunch box with any adult main course for £1, which also includes a drink.
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. £1 supplement applies to kids' Sunday roast.
Preto - Kids Eat Free
One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
Valid every weekday from 4 pm, and available all weekend,
This offer is open to children up to 10 years old (proof of age may be requested).
You need a voucher for this offer, and you can get the voucher HERE
McDonald's - Kids £5 Meal Deal
McDonald's £5 Meal Deal: Burger, side, bonus side and a drink for £5.
This isn't easy to find on the app, but if you head to the Sharers & Bundles section, you'll find it there, plus it should also be available at the till, if ordering inside the restaurant, but you may have to ask for it, as it may not be advertised on the menu boards.
Terms: Served from 11 a.m. Not available for delivery. Participating restaurants only. The bundle includes a Mayo Chicken or Cheeseburger plus 4 Chicken McNuggets®, Medium Fries, and a Medium carbonated soft drink.
Download the McDonald's app to earn points on your orders and take advantage of special offers and deals. You'll get 1,000 points for signing up.
TGI Fridays - Kids Eat Free
Free kids' meal when you order an adult’s main, available all day, every day, including the school holidays.
This deal is available for new and existing Stripes Rewards Members. You can sign up for Stripes here.
Las Iguanas - Kids Eat Free
When you dine at a Las Iguanas restaurant on any day and at any time, children aged 12 and under can eat for free if you have the My Iguanas app and purchase a full-price adult main course.
Children can choose a main course, two sides, and a dessert, which normally costs around £7.50.
This offer is available to both new and existing app members. To take advantage of it, select 'Kids Eat Free' in the 'Perks' tab, click 'Activate Now,' and present the code to your server when placing your order.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying with a Restaurant Card, which you can purchase through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate for the Restaurant Card is 10%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Cafe Rouge - Kids Eat Free
Kids eat free every day from 12 to 4 p.m. with the purchase of any adult main.
This offer may vary by location, so it's best to check before placing your order.
*Adults can save money on their meals by paying the bill with a Cafe Rouge gift card purchased through JamDoughnut. The average cashback rate is 7.5%. You can sign up with JamDoughnut for free via this referral link, and you'll also get a £3 bonus.
Coconut Tree - Kids Eat Free
One child (10 years old and under) eats free with each paying adult.
Valid from Friday 19th December 2025 – Sunday 6th January 2026, on food only.
This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotional offer.
Yo Sushi - Kids Eat Free
Kids under 12, eat free all day in Yo Sushi restaurants when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).
During the school holidays, kids get a kiddo bento box absolutely for free, Monday through Friday.
The offer is only available for dine-in at UK YO! restaurants. It is not available at Heathrow T2, Heathrow T3, Manchester Piccadilly Station, York Outlet, or London Luton Airport. The offer is non-transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer (e.g., Blue Light, UNiDAYS, etc.).
Your local independent pubs, cafés and restaurants may also be offering family-friendly meal deals over the holidays, so it’s worth popping in or checking their social media pages to see what’s on. It’s always great to support small businesses in your community whenever possible.
Kids Eat Free & £1 Deals: Your Questions Answered...
Where can kids eat free this school holiday? You’ll find these deals at big names like Tesco Café, Asda Café, Bella Italia, Brewers Fayre, and others. Each one runs slightly different dates depending on the region, so it’s always worth checking before you go.
Do I always need to buy an adult meal? In most cases, yes. “Kids eat free” or “kids eat for £1” offers usually require at least one full-priced adult main. Sometimes the adult mains can be pricey, so check the menu first to make sure you’re actually saving.
What’s the simplest low-faff deal right now? Asda Café is one of the easiest. Kids’ meals are £1 all year round with no adult spend needed. It’s a straightforward deal that’s great for quick lunches or tea after shopping.
Are supermarket cafés still running these offers? Yes, most still are, but some supermarket cafés, including Asda and Morrisons, have closed in certain areas. Always check that your local branch still has a café before making a special trip.
Can I stack these deals with cashback or gift cards? Absolutely. I always try to pay using discounted gift cards bought through cashback apps like JamDoughnut. It means you’re saving twice, once on the kids’ meal deal and again on the total bill.
Are these deals weekday only? Most run Monday to Friday, but some chains like TGI Fridays or The Real Greek offer weekend options too. Always double-check the small print for your chosen location.
What age counts as a “child”? That depends on the restaurant. Some deals are for under 10s, others for under 12s, and a few go up to under 16s. It’s worth checking the fine print, especially if your child is edging into the adult menu territory.
Any hidden catches to watch for? Not really, but a couple of things can trip you up. Some adult meals can be so expensive they cancel out the saving, and a few supermarket cafés have closed, so always check ahead.
What if my child prefers an adult meal? That’s our situation now. Our eight-year-old often wants the adult menu. If the portion size and quality justify it, sometimes the adult meal still offers better value than a small kids’ portion, even without a promo.
Are there airport or city centre exclusions? Yes, some chains don’t run these offers in high-traffic locations like airports or central London sites. Always check the terms before you book or travel.
Any cheap options beyond restaurants?Yes. IKEA’s kids’ meals start at 95p, and supermarket cafés often have the best value overall. They’re not flashy, but they’re reliable, filling, and cheap.
Penny Pincher Tips That Actually Save
Check before you go. Confirm the branch is open and the promo dates match your region.
Stack the payment. Pay with a discounted gift card through JamDoughnut or another cashback app to double your savings.
Compare the real cost. Sometimes, an adult meal at a cheaper pub or café beats a kids-eat-free chain overall.
Don’t wait around. Most of these offers end with the school holidays, so plan ahead and make the most of them while they last.
What can I do if I can't afford to eat out?
Not everyone has the budget to eat out; after all, having the kids off school can be expensive. Here are some cheaper options for feeding the nippers at home.
Use apps such as Too Good To Go to rescue food from supermarkets and restaurants that would otherwise go to waste, or grab completely free food from the food waste reduction app Olio.
Use the current Gousto referral offer to save 65% off your first Gousto box. This means you could feed 5 people for 4 days for £21.62, which works out at £1.08 per portion. All the info on how it works is on the blog here.
Use supermarket coupon/cashback apps to get discounts on selected products. The three main apps that offer this are Shopmium, Checkoutsmart, and GreenJinn. The apps show you products with savings of up to 100%. You purchase the product, upload proof of purchase, and then you'll be refunded the discount amount to your app's wallet. You can then withdraw the funds once you've reached the minimum withdrawal amount.
If you need to shop for food for your family, consider your cashback options. Several cashback services are available to you. (All the info on these is here.) and they help you earn cash back on many of your food and other everyday purchases, which you were going to buy anyway! That cashback really adds up, and it could be used to pay for a future food shop or a trip to the cinema for free, etc.
Our popular blog post, 'Savvy Ways to Slash Your Food Bills,' offers numerous ways to reduce your food expenses. It's worth taking a couple of minutes of your time to read, as it could save you a significant amount of money!
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