We provide fresh, nourishing meals that support children’s health, inclusion and understanding of the world around them.
Every meal is plant-based, freshly prepared and made largely with the children, using ingredients grown in our own kitchen garden. It’s one of the most practical ways we live our values every day.
Food at Young Friends is not separate from learning, it is part of daily life.
From growing and preparing to sharing and eating, food at our kindergarten is calm, social and unhurried.
Every meal and snack is cooked from scratch each day using whole, plant-based ingredients.
Our menu is entirely plant-based, supporting our sustainability ethos and making meals naturally inclusive for most dietary needs.
Meals are designed to support children’s growth, energy and wellbeing through the day.
Allergies and dietary requirements are carefully managed. We’ll always find a suitable alternative so no child misses out.
Mealtimes at Young Friends are calm, social and unhurried.
Food is never rushed, pressured or used as reward.
Food is part of how children understand the world.
At Young Friends children plant, harvest and prepare food, learning where food comes from and taking pride in what they’ve made.
Children learn by:
As a sustainable kindergarten in Hove, food is approached with care and responsibility. We buy, grow and cook seasonally, with nourishing weekly menus planned carefully.
This creates meaningful, real-life learning experiences.
