Growing children need nourishing food to help them enjoy busy days of playing, learning and exploring. Our chefs prepare fresh meals each day in Starfish commercial kitchens, with both hot and cold options and a variety of cuisines incorporated into the menu.
Introducing children to different flavours and textures also gives them opportunities to experience food in a positive and familiar early learning environment.
Freshly prepared each day
Meals are prepared daily by our qualified chefs, giving children fresh food as part of their regular day at Starfish.
Variety for curious little eaters
Our menus include hot and cold meals inspired by a variety of cuisines, helping children experience different tastes, flavours and textures.
Commercial kitchen standards
Our commercial kitchens maintain high food and hygiene standards and are regularly audited for cleanliness and food preparation practices.
Menus families can see
Starfish menus operate on a four-week rotation and are accessible to families, helping you stay informed about the food your child is being offered.
Supporting allergies and dietary requirements
Starfish works with families to accommodate children’s allergies and dietary requirements, and our centres follow a nut and egg aware approach.
If your child has specific dietary needs, we encourage you to discuss them with your Centre Director and team so you can understand how their requirements will be supported.
An Allergy-Safe Zone
We accommodate children’s allergies and dietary restrictions and all Starfish centres are nut and egg aware.
Learning At Mealtimes
Hot and cold meals from a variety of cuisines are served to enhance your child’s learning experience through new flavours and textures.
Our Commitment To Quality
Our commercial kitchens maintain a high Food and Hygiene rating and are regularly audited to ensure adherence to the highest possible standards of cleanliness.
Accessible Menus
Menus for our facilities run on a four-week rotation, and to assist with allergy safety, menus are accessible for families.
Kitchen & NutritionFAQs
Yes. Starfish children are provided with fresh and nutritious meals prepared daily by qualified chefs in our commercial kitchens.
Starfish accommodates children’s allergies and dietary restrictions and follows a nut and egg aware approach. Families should discuss their child’s individual requirements directly with their centre.
Yes. Menus are accessible to families and follow a four-week rotation.
Yes. Children are offered hot and cold meals incorporating a variety of cuisines, flavours and textures.
Starfish menus operate on a four-week rotation.
Yes. A centre tour is an ideal opportunity to speak with the Starfish team about your child’s individual needs and ask questions about meals, allergies and daily routines.
