From bustling cafes and cosy pubs to supermarket eateries, families can snap up brilliant free or cheap kids’ meal deals right now.
TGI Friday’s Doles Out Free Kids Meals
TGI Friday’s is calling all Rewards Members – new and old – to bag a free kids’ meal from March 28th to April 16th. Adults must order a main first, but then the little ones can tuck into favourites like the Bacon Cheeseburger, hot dog, or a fruity cooler – completely free.
Bill’s and Bella Italia Join the Family Feast
Bill’s offers a “Kids Eat Free” deal between April 3rd and 14th for up to two kids per adult meal. Whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner, adults ordering mains unlock treats like buttermilk pancakes and fish finger and chips for kids.
Bella Italia sweetens the deal with kids’ meals for just £1 when you buy an adult main from Monday to Thursday, 4-6 pm. This offer is for kids aged 2-11 only, so bring the little ones along.
More Spots Serve Up Wallet-Friendly Kids Meals
- IKEA cafes offer select meals from just 95p every day after 11 am.
- Beefeater serves free kids breakfasts with its all-you-can-eat menu, including full English and continental favourites.
- Preto lets one child eat free with every full-priced adult meal from midday all summer, plus weekday evenings during half-term.
Cost of Living Crisis Hits Families Hard
The rising cost of living is forcing families to tighten belts. In 2022, teachers in England warned of more pupils unable to afford school meals, lacking warm clothes, and struggling to learn due to financial strain.
A survey of 6,200 state school teachers revealed that 52% saw more students not eligible for free school meals facing hardship – underlining the growing pressure on UK families.
