Egg Day Nursery Sutton Scotney
Food

Egg Day Nursery has its own in-house chef, Martin, who will be responsible for preparing freshly made, nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis. Menus will be available at the nursery for parents to view at the start of each week.  Parents are able to provide their child’s food if they so wish. We can cater for all dietary requirements.  We also provide a Food to Go! service.

"The excellent provision for children's dietary needs also promotes their good health"  Ofsted 2010

A message from the Chef

Recent media focus has drawn attention to the nutritional requirements of under-5’s and how these are being catered for by nurseries. There is also a growing understanding how early experiences with food can profoundly affect long-term attitudes towards healthy eating.

Young children have particular nutritional requirements, and clear guidelines are provided in the publication ‘Eating well for the under-5s in child care’, published by the Caroline Walker Trust and endorsed by the NHS and the Food Standards Agency.

While nutrition is a complex, and sometimes confusing subject, there is a general consensus that British children generally have diets too low in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron and Zinc, and too high in processed sugar (mainly in soft drinks) and salt.

The simplest way to address this is to ensure children receive a balanced diet specific to their needs and vulnerabilities, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers in accordance with the latest advice from nutritionists and child health experts.

As a father and as a qualified chef with over 25 years experience cooking professionally in over 20 countries, I take your child’s health very seriously and will ensure that the food provided in Egg Day Nursery will set new standards of excellence in catering for young children.

In addition to nutrition, eating is a social and pleasurable activity and an opportunity for young children to learn about food production, preparation, seasons and ethnic diversity. In many parts of Europe it is well accepted that children learn about a healthy way of life through daily practice and pleasant eating experiences.

It is my hope to involve the children as much as possible, from helping tend the nursery’s vegetable garden to involving them in some simple food preparation. I believe that the more involved they are in the food that appears on their plates, the more likely they will be to try new flavours and healthier options.

Of course, parental involvement and input is always welcome, and our ‘Food to Go!’ option will offer a real alternative for busy parents who don’t have time to prepare fresh food for their children at home.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Martin