The Easter holidays are almost here – and with it come the joys (and costs) of keeping little ones entertained and well-fed while school’s out.

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If you’re planning family days out, don’t panic about the price of eating out – there are loads of brilliant ‘kids eat free’ or £1 meal deals at family-friendly spots across the UK this April.

Whether you’re grabbing a slice at Pizza Express or tucking into a burger at Beefeater, there are loads of options that make it easier to feed your little ones without breaking the bank.

With a bit of planning – and a few handy apps – you can feed the kids for free (or nearly free) across the UK. And thanks to deal-sharing platforms like Hotukdeals.com, it’s easier than ever to find up-to-date offers near you. Check out their Easter deal megathread here.

From supermarket cafés like Asda and Morrisons to chains like Chiquito and Toby Carvery, here’s where you can take advantage of the best kids-eat-free deals this Easter holiday.

Where kids can eat free or for £1 this Easter

Casual dining restaurants

  • ASK Italian – Kids eat free from 27 March to 19 April.
  • Angus Steakhouse – Kids aged 8 and under eat free daily from 12pm–5pm with every full‑paying adult main.
  • Banana Tree – Kids get a free main, drink and dessert every Sunday with an adult main.
  • Bella Italia – Kids eat free Sunday–Thursday with an adult main.
  • Bill’s – Up to two kids eat free with one adult main (30 March–10 April, weekdays only).
  • Brewdog – One free kids' meal with adult meal purchase, including burger, pizza, salad, or regular wings. Must use booking type 'KIDS EAT FREE'.
  • Café Rouge – Kids eat free daily from 12–4pm with an adult main (dates vary by location).
  • Chiquito – One free kids' main meal with the purchase of an adult main, 30th March to 10th April 2026 inclusive.
  • Côte Brasserie – Children can enjoy two courses for £1 when an adult orders a main course, or breakfast for £1 when an adult orders a breakfast dish. Offer available via their app.
  • Franco Manca – Free kids' pizza for under-12s with any full-priced adult main, Monday–Thursday, at selected locations.
  • Frankie & Benny’s – Kids Eat Free 30 March–17 April (dates vary by region).
  • Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – Kids eat free when an adult orders two à la carte courses.
  • Las Iguanas – Free kids’ main, dessert, drink with an adult main, Sunday to Thursday between 29th March - 9th April.
  • Pizza Hut – One free kids’ buffet per £9.99 adult spend until 3pm daily.
  • Preto – Kids eat free at weekends and weekdays from 4pm with a paying adult rodizio.
  • Yo! Sushi – Kids eat free with every £10 adult spend (Mon–Fri during school holidays).
  • Zizzi – Sign up to the Zillionaires’ Club App for a Kid's Eat Free Offer Code. Show your code and the kids’ meals are free when you buy another adult main.

Cafés and garden centres

  • Asda Café – Hot kids’ meals for £1 (with free fruit), plus a £1 cold pick‑and‑mix lunchbox.
  • Morrisons Café – Kids eat free all day, every day, with an adult main costing £5+.
  • Sainsbury’s Café – Kids eat for £1 with any adult hot main.
  • Dunelm Pausa Café – Kids eat free with every £4 spent after 3pm.
  • Dobbies Garden Centres – Kids' meals (breakfast or lunch) only £1 with any adult breakfast or main. Includes a child's drink.
  • IKEA – Kids' meals start from just 95p, available daily from 11am.

Pubs and family-friendly chains

  • Brewers Fayre – Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult unlimited breakfast.
  • Farmhouse Inns – Two kids eat free with each paying adult from 30 March–17 April.
  • Future Inns – Under 5s eat free with any adult meal.
  • Flaming Grill – Kids eat free all day Monday–Friday, between 30 March–17 April (dessert included).
  • Hungry Horse – £1 kids’ meals with adult main meals. Available Mondays to Fridays between 30th March - 17th April.
  • Sizzling Pubs – Kids eat for £1 from 12pm when you purchase an adult main.
  • Table Table – Two kids under 16 eat free breakfast with every adult breakfast.
  • TGI Fridays – Kids eat free when Stripes Rewards members purchase an adult meal via the app between 23rd March and 19th April.
  • Whitbread Inns – Two kids under 16 eat free breakfast with every adult breakfast.

What to know before you go

Before you head out with the family, it’s worth checking:

  • Location availability – Some offers vary by restaurant or region, so confirm with your nearest location.
  • Booking requirements – A few deals need pre-booking or app sign-ups.
  • Time limits – Many offers only apply at certain times of day (e.g. breakfast or early dinner).
  • Age restrictions – Deals often apply to children under 10 or 12, so double-check before you dine.

Whether you’re out shopping, taking a break from soft play, or grabbing lunch after a family walk, these meal deals can really help stretch your budget this school holiday.

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Ruairidh PritchardDigital Growth Lead

Ruairidh is the Digital Lead on MadeForMums. He works with a team of fantastically talented content creators and subject-matter experts on MadeForMums.

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