This is nutritional guidance and food standards for early years childcare providers in Scotland. An updated version of the 'Setting the Table' guidelines is due for publication after the review of recent scientific evidence. The aim is to ensure that children aged 0 to 5 in childcare settings across Scotland are offered healthy and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks.
The increase in ELC hours will use four key principles as outlined within 'A Blueprint for 2020: the Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland':
- quality
- flexibility
- accessibility
- affordability
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All choices come with the choice of water or milk included in the price. There should be a minimum of two options of vegetables, salad or vegetables sticks on offer, with two portions served with each meal.
If your child is diagnosed with a food allergy or intolerance or requires a special textured diet please inform us as soon as possible.
A medically prescribed form must be signed by a medical professional (GP, dietitian, Speech and Language therapist) in order for a special diet to be implemented. Forms signed by parents will not be accepted.
Please visit our diet and nutrition section for application forms and guidance.
| Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Option | Beef burger in a bun served with diced potato, vegetable sticks and mixed salad | Macaroni cheese served with crusty bread, peas and sweetcorn (v) | Chicken curry and rice served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, vegetable sticks and mixed salad | Chicken casserole served with mashed potatos, carrots and broccoli | *Fish fingers served with diced potato, mixed salad and peas |
Vegetarian Alternative (v)
| Tomato & pepper pasta served with crusty bread, mixed salad and vegetable | As above
| Vegetable curry and rice served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, vegetable sticks and mixed salad (v) | Quorn casserole served with potatoes, carrots and broccoli (v) | Vegan dippers served with diced potato, mixed salad and peas (ve) |
Light Bite (am) PLUS Light Bite (pm) | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and vegetable sticks | Vegetable Soup served with Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese (v) Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese (v) Sandwich and mixed salad | Vegetable Soup served with Chicken or Cheese (v) Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and vegetable sticks |
| Dessert | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt |
All meals are served with milk or water.
Week Commencing – 13 July 2026, 3 August 2026, 24 August 2026, 14 September 2026, 5 October 2026, 26 October 2026, 16 November 2026, 7 December 2026, 28 December 2026
18 January 2027, 8 February 2027, 1 March 2027, 22 March 2027, 12 April 2027, 3 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 14 June 2027
*salmon
| Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Option | Chicken pasta bake served with crusty bread, broccoli and mixed salad |
Savoury mince served with mashed potato and green beans | Salmon nibbles served with diced potato, beans and mixed salad | Chicken curry and rice served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, vegetable sticks and mixed salad |
Vegan dippers served with diced potato, mixed salad, and peas (ve) |
| Vegetarian Alternative (v) | Tomato pasta served with crusty bread, broccoli and mixed salad (ve) | Quorn savoury mince served with mashed potato and green beans (v) |
Baked potato with cheese served with mixed salad and vegetable sticks (v)
| Vegetable curry and rice served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, vegetable sticks and mixed salad (v) | As above |
| Light Bite (am) PLUS Light Bite (pm) | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and vegetable sticks | Vegetable Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and vegetable sticks | Vegetable Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Ham Sandwich and |
| Dessert | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt |
All meals are served with milk or water.
Week Commencing – 29 June 2026, 20 July 2026, 10 August 2026, 31 August 2026, 21 September 2026, 12 October 2026, 2 November 2026, 23 November 2026, 14 December 2026
4 January 2027, 25 January 2027, 15 February 2027, 8 March 2027, 29 March 2027, 19 April 2027, 10 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 21 June 2027
*salmon
| Week 3 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Option | Spanish chicken served with rice and broccoli |
Beef bolognese pasta served with crusty bread, green beans and vegetable sticks | Chicken curry and rice served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, sweetcorn, and peas | Mince pie served with mashed potatoes, broccoli and carrots | Fish Fingers served with diced potato, mixed salad and peas |
| Vegetarian Alternative (v) | Spanish quorn served with rice and broccoli (v) | Baked Potato with beans (ve) or cheese (v) served with mixed salad and vegetable sticks | Vegetable curry and rice, served with wholemeal pitta bread finger, vegetable sticks and mixed salad(v) |
Tomato pasta served with crusty bread, mixed salad, cucumber sticks (ve) | Vegan dippers served with diced potato, mixed salad and peas (ve) |
| Light Bite (am) PLUS Light Bite (pm) | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and vegetable sticks | Vegetable Soup served with Cheese (v) or Ham Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Cheese (v) or Chicken Sandwich and vegetable sticks | Vegetable Soup served with Cheese (v) or Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and mixed salad | Lentil Soup served with Cheese and (v) or Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich and vegetable sticks |
| Dessert | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt | Fruit or home baking | Fruit or yoghurt |
All meals are served with milk or water.
Week Commencing – 6 July 2026, 27 July 2026, 17 August 2026, 7 September 2026, 28 September 2026, 19 October 2026, 9 November 2026, 30 November 2026, 21 December 2026
11 January 2027, 1 February 2027, 22 February 2027, 15 March 2027, 5 April 2027, 26 April 2027, 17 May 2027, 7 June 2027
Nursery Choice Menu 2026 - 2027
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