Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex have some amazing restaurants for you to go out and have a romantic meal, but they can also be quite expensive.
During the school holidays and now even term time, lots of major supermarkets and large chains offer amazing deals like Kids Eat Free or Kids Eat for £1, so if you are considering taking the family out for a tasty breakfast, a nice lunch or an early dinner, check out the latest deals.
From now until 1st September, the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme is in effect, reducing VAT on kids’ food and drink from 20% to 5%*.
• Multiple restaurant chains and cafes across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex offer kids eat free or kids eat for £1 promotions during school holidays and term time.
• Most kids eat free offers require the purchase of an adult main meal and typically allow one to two children per paying adult to dine at no cost.
• Breakfast deals at chains like Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Premier Inn, and Travelodge allow up to two children under 16 to eat free with every adult unlimited breakfast purchased at £11.99-£20.99.
• Kids eat for £1 deals at venues like Harvester, Hungry Horse, Toby Carvery, and Sizzling Pubs are primarily available Monday through Friday, with some extending throughout the week during school holidays.
• The government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme reduces VAT on kids’ food and drink from 20% to 5% until 1st September, making children’s meals more affordable across participating venues.
Kids Eat Free Offers Currently Available
Beefeater Kids Eat Free Breakfast
Locations in Norfolk : Great Yarmouth Seafront
Locations in Suffolk : The Foxburrow and Oysters Reach
Locations in Essex : Harlow Mill, The Haywain, Liberty Bell, Watermill and Strawberry Field
Fuel your adventures with an unlimited all-you-can-eat breakfast! A freshly cooked full English with all your cooked and continental favourites.
Not only is the breakfast great value at £11.99 but two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased. It’s the best way to start the day.
You can also get a starter and main for £5.99, or £6.99 for older kids with bigger appetites.
Full of all of their favourites, fresh from the grill. Make sure to add a third course and pick a pudding for just £1.49 extra. Grown-ups won’t go hungry either, with great value all day, including the Lunch Menu with 8 mains under £8 each.
For further information check out Beefeater
Bella Italia Kids Eat Free
Locations in East Anglia : Basildon, Lakeside, Norwich Riverside, Norwich Red Lion Street, Center Parcs- Elveden,
From 20th July – 1st September 2026, Kids Eat Free every day throughout the summer holidays when you purchase an adult main course.*
Want to make every visit even more rewarding? Simply download the Bella Italia app and join their Summer Rewards to unlock exclusive treats every time you dine.
Download the app and start earning rewards today.
For further information check out Bella Italia
Bills Kids Eat Free
Locations in Norfolk : Norwich
Locations in Essex : Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester
This summer, they’re doing all the cooking, keeping the kids entertained & even the washing up! Up to 2 kiddos eat FREE, all day, when 1 adult orders any main dish (breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner).
Available until Tuesday 1st September. *Excludes Saturdays & Sundays. T&Cs apply.
The summer holidays just got a little easier…
For further information check out Bills
Brewdog Kids Eat Free
Location : 1 Queen St, Norwich NR2 4SG
Kids Eat FREE, from now until 31st August 2026
They’ve got family mealtimes covered every day this Summer including weekends! When you book a table to eat with Brewdog this Summer, your kids eat free in participating bars.
Simply select the KIDS EAT FREE booking type and order one adult’s main meal.
Little ones can enjoy a Hoppy Meal, with their choice from cheeseburgers to chicken tenders, fries or salad, plus a drink – all on us.
For further information check out Brewdog
Brewers Fayre Kids Eat Free Breakfast
Locations in Norfolk : Kings Lynn, Norwich
Locations in Suffolk : Ipswich
Locations in Essex : Braintree, Dagenham, Dovercourt, Grays
Fuel your school holiday adventures with their unlimited breakfast!
A freshly cooked full English with all your cooked and continental favourites.
Not only is the breakfast great value at £11.99 but two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased. It’s the best way to start the day!
For further information check out Brewers Fayre
Briarfields Hotel Kids Eat Free
Location : Main Road, Titchwell PE31 8BB
The summer holidays are here!
Looking for the perfect afternoon out? Bring the family to Briarfields!
A large outdoor play park with 2 zip wires, climbing frames, swings and slides to keep the little ones entertained while you relax.
Kids Eat FREE every day from 12pm–8pm with every adult main meal purchased.
Great food, plenty of space to play, and fresh North Norfolk air – what more could you ask for?
For further information check out Briarfields Hotel
Cafe Rouge Kids Eat for Free
Locations in East Anglia : Center Parcs Elveden
Cafe Rouge are proud to offer kids eat free every day from 12-4pm with the purchase of any adult main. These can vary per location, so please see current campaign email and offer webpage for current dates*
The children’s menu features a variety of tasty French-inspired dishes, including Fish Goujons, crunchy Chicken Crispies, Macaroni Cheese and more. And while you enjoy a delicious Parisian-inspired main course, your child can dine for free.
For further information check out Cafe Rouge
Dunelm Kids eat Free
Locations in Norfolk : Norwich
Locations in Suffolk : Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Lowestoft
Locations in Essex : Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow
For happy tastebuds, tummies and purses. Dunelm Pausa cafes are allowing kids to eat for free for every £5 spend in cafes.
Currently also offering Kids Eat Free Mon-Fri after 3pm
For further information check out Dunelm Pausa Cafe
Morrisons Kids Eat Free All Day Everyday
The Morrisons Kids Eat Free partnership with Birds Eye gives kids a delicious selection of a main, side & drink. Get one free kid’s meal with any adult meal over £5.
For further information check out Morrisons Cafe
Premier Inn Kids Eat Breakfast Free
Locations in Norfolk : Great Yarmouth Seafront, Great Yarmouth West A47, Kings Lynn, Norwich Airport, Norwich City Centre Duke Street, Norwich East Broadlands A47, Norwich Nelson City Centre, Norwich West Showground A47, Thetford.
Locations in Suffolk : Bury St Edmunds North A14, Bury St Edmunds Town Centre, Felixstowe Town Centre, Ipswich Chantry Park, Ipswich North, Ipswich South, Ipswich South East, Ipswich Town Centre Quayside, Lowestoft, Newmarket.
Locations in Essex : Basildon East Mayne, Basildon Festival Park, Basildon Rayleigh, Basildon South, Braintree A120, Braintree Freeport Village, Brentwood, Chelmsford Boreham, Chelmsford Springfield, Chelmsford City Centre, Clacton On Sea North Colchester Road, Clacton On Sea Seafront, Colchester A12, Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133, Colchester Town Centre Castle, Harlow East Church Langley, Harlow North Harlow Mill, Harwich, Loughton Buckhurst Hill, Saffron Walden, Southend Airport, Southend On Sea Eastern Esplanade, Southend On Sea Thorpe Bay, Thurrock East, Thurrock West, Waltham Abbey, London Stansted Airport.
Enjoy our all-you-can-eat Premier Inn Breakfast from just £11.99! Tuck into freshly cooked bacon, fluffy hash browns, eggs cooked the way you like them and much more.
Plus, with our continental selection included with the Premier Inn Breakfast, you can enjoy fresh fruit, cereals and tasty pastries – there’s more choice than ever.
Up to two kids eat breakfast free if an adult orders the Premier Inn Breakfast.
For further information check Out Premier Inn Kids Eat Free
Preto Kids Eat Free
Locations in East Anglia : Colchester
Please download the voucher and show a member of staff.
Valid every weekday from 4 pm. Valid all weekend
This offer is open to children up to 10 years old (proof of age may be requested).
Maximum of one child for full paying adult rodizio.
*Please note T & C’s apply.
For further information check out Preto
Prezzo Kids Eat Free Forever !
Locations in East Anglia : Aldeburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Woodbridge, Kings Lynn, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Rayleigh, Chelmsford, Witham, Lakeside, Upminster, Hornchurch, Braintree, Clacton on Sea,
Welcome to the Prezzo Italian Kids Club Subscription. Feed up to three kids a free 3-course meal every visit with one adult main for only £1.99 a month. Dine any day, cancel or pause anytime, and manage it all easily in the Club Prezzo app.
For further information check out Prezzo
The Real Greek Kids Eat Free on Sunday
Locations in East Anglia : Norwich, Braintree
Free Kids Meal for every £15 spent by an adult on Sundays. Offer includes Kids meal from Kids Menu, Drink and Ice Cream / Sorbet.
Valid on Sunday’s only. One free kids meal per adult only. Each adult to spend £15.00 or more to qualify for one free kids meal.
Available to all children under 12. Valid for dine-in only at all The Real Greek restaurants. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
For further information check out The Real Greek
Table Table Kids Eat Free Breakfast
Locations in East Anglia : Balkerne Gate, Bowling Green, The Ormonde, The Nelson, The Showground, Willow Farm
Fuel up for all your adventures with our great buffet breakfast! Choose from a freshly cooked full English and all your continental favourites.
Not only is our breakfast great value at £11.99 but two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased. It’s the best way to start the day!
For further information check out Table Table
Tesco Kids Eat Free
Tesco is extending its Kids Eat Free scheme to include weekends for the first time this summer, allowing thousands more families to enjoy free meals for their children.
The Café and The Coffee Shops scheme will run in over 330 participating Tesco stores from 25th June until 1st September, seven days a week.
The Café and The Coffee Shop in Tesco will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with any full price adult purchase when they scan their Tesco Clubcard. The adult purchase could be something as small as an apple costing just 65 pence. And with no limit to the number of Kid’s meals you can redeem, families of all sizes can benefit too.
For further information check out Tesco Kids Eat Free
TGI Fridays Kids Eat Free
Locations in East Anglia : Basildon, Braintree, Lakeside, Lakeside Quay, Norwich.
Kids eat FREE at TGI Fridays until 6th September 2026.
Come and join them – they’re giving away a FREE kid’s meal when you order an adult’s main, available all day, everyday.
It’s perfect for hungry kids. Available for new and existing Stripes Rewards Members.
For further information check out TGI Fridays
Whitbread Inns Kids Eat Breakfast Free
Location : The Warrener, Thetford, Norfolk
Fuel your adventures with our unlimited all-you-can-eat breakfast! A freshly cooked full English with all your cooked and continental favourites.
Not only is our breakfast great value at £20.99 but two kids under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased. It’s the best way to start the day!
For further information check out Whitbread Inns
Yo! Sushi Kids Eat Free
Locations in East Anglia : Norwich
Let us take the pressure off family weekday dinners and give the kids something to smile about this school holiday at YO!
During your local school holiday dates, kids eat free all day in our restaurants when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).
So you can enjoy your sushi and Japanese hot favourites, and your little ones can tuck into one of our kiddo bento boxes absolutely FREE.
For further information check out Yo! Sushi
The Geographic Clustering Advantage: East Anglia’s “Kids Eat Free Corridors” Where Multiple Deals Overlap
Certain areas in East Anglia have become accidental “kids eat free zones” where 5-8 participating restaurants exist within a 2-mile radius. Knowing these clusters transforms how you plan family outings and errands.
The Top 3 Kids Eat Free Clusters in East Anglia:
Cluster 1: Norwich City Centre + Riverside
Within 1.5 miles:
• Bills (kids free Mon-Fri)
• Bella Italia (kids free daily)
• The Real Greek (Sunday free meals)
• YO! Sushi (school holidays)
• ASK Italian (£1 meals)
• Brewdog (kids free until 31 Aug)
Strategy: Perfect for spontaneous city visits—you always have a backup option if one venue is full
Cluster 2: Basildon/Lakeside Shopping Area
Within 2 miles:
• Harvester (£1 Mon-Fri)
• TGI Fridays (free daily)
• Prezzo (subscription model)
• Bella Italia (free daily)
• ASK Italian (£1 meals)
• IKEA Food (from 95p)
Strategy: Combine shopping trips with guaranteed cheap meals—never pay full price at a food court again
Cluster 3: Colchester Town Centre + A12 Corridor
Within 2.5 miles:
• The Real Greek Braintree (Sunday deals)
• Multiple Hungry Horse locations (£1 Mon-Fri)
• Harvester Stanway (£1 Mon-Fri)
• Dunelm Pausa (free with £5 spend)
• Preto Colchester (weekday/weekend free)
Strategy: Use for regular weekly routines—school pickup, weekend activities, sports clubs
How to Use Clustering to Your Advantage:
Create Your Personal “No-Fail Zones”:
Map your 3 most-visited areas in East Anglia, then identify which kids eat free venues exist there. Save these in your phone’s maps with custom labels like “Free Kids Meal” so they appear when you’re nearby.
Build a Backup Plan:
When your first-choice restaurant has a wait time, immediately check which other participating venues are within walking distance—you’ll often find 2-3 alternatives in high-density areas.
Maximize Errand Days:
Instead of planning meals around restaurants, plan your shopping/errands around these clusters. Need to visit Tesco, pick up prescriptions, and grab kids’ shoes? Choose the Tesco location that’s in a kids eat free cluster, then grab lunch during the same trip.
The clustering effect is strongest in retail parks and city centres where chain restaurants naturally congregate—these become your highest-value zones for family dining on a budget.
Kids Eat For £1 Deals Currently Available
Ask Italian Kids Eat For £1
Locations in East Anglia : Billericay, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Lakeside, Norwich, Southend,
Ask Italian believe that family time should be quality time. They’re guaranteed to serve up smiles with a Happy Face Pizza, or if your little one’s a pasta lover, they get to choose from the range of pasta sauces – perfect for the little ones.
So that’s why this summer holidays Kids Eat Free at ASK Italian.
Valid all day, every day from 29th June in Scotland until 6th September.
Valid all day, every day from 17th July in England and Wales until 6th September.
Only available via the ASK Perks rewards app.
For further information check out Ask Italian
Dobbies Kids Eat For 88p
Locations in East Anglia : Bury St Edmunds, Woodbridge
As part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, children can enjoy a breakfast for just 88p with any adult Traditional or Full Breakfast. Alternatively, enjoy a child’s hot meal or Pick ‘n’ Mix Lunch Box for just 88p with any adult main course.
This offer is available from 25 June to 1 September 2026 in Dobbies restaurants and includes a free child’s drink.
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. An 88p supplement applies to the Kids’ Sunday Roast. Dine-in only. Available until 1 September 2026. Not available in Beaconsfield or Hungerford. Subject to availability in York, Andover, Lelant, Marple and Sandyholm.
For further information check out Dobbies
Eloise’s Cakes and Play Kids Eat For £1
Location : 51 South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3EQ
Kids eat for £1 after 4pm on a Wednesday during the summer holidays.
Open until 9pm
For further information check out Eloises Cakes and Play
Harvester Restaurants Kids Eat For £1
Locations in East Anglia : Harvester Grays, Harvester Stanway, The Five Bells, The Plough, The Rayleigh Weir, The Shorehouse, The Tarpot, Harvester Ravenswood, The Golden Fleece, The Honey Pot, The Potter’s Kiln, The Talbot
Kids Eat For £1 at Harvester All Summer Long! Every Day Until 4th September 2026
Make the most of summer at Harvester with the Kids Eat for £1 offer, available every day throughout the school holidays until Friday 4th September 2026.
Whether you’re enjoying a family day out, stopping by after summer adventures, or looking for an easy family meal, we’ve got mealtimes covered for less.
When you order an adult main, little ones can enjoy any main from our Kids’ Menu or Breakfast Menu for just £1.* Plus, every kids’ meal comes with our famous unlimited salad, along with plenty of tasty, wholesome dishes to keep even the fussiest eaters smiling.
And because summer is all about treating the family, you can add a delicious dessert from the kids’ menu for just £2 extra.
To enjoy this offer, simply register or log in to your Harvester account or download the Harvester app to claim your voucher.
Great flavours, family favourites, and even better value – all summer long at Harvester
For further information check out Harvester
Hungry Horse Kids Eat for 88p! (that’s not a typo)
Locations in Norfolk : Chase, Fieldfare, Gatehouse, Shoe Makers.
Locations in Suffolk : Crown, Farmhouse, Greengage, Half Moon, Thrasher.
Locations in Essex : Anne Boleyn, Astronomer, Four Seasons, Great Baddow Barn, Quays, Roaring Donkey, Swan Inn, Travellers Joy.
Available Monday – Friday 20th July – 28th August* Kids Eat for 88p is HERE and honestly… we’re buzzing. Like, properly-can’t-sit-still, pass-the-crayons, someone-start-the-fun buzzing.
From 20th July to 28th August, thanks to a temporary government change in VAT, we’re passing even more savings straight back to you! If there’s one thing mealtimes don’t need, it’s extra stress (or extra cost).
So here it is: with every adult main meal, kids can tuck into a full meal deal for just 88p. Yep. EIGHTY. EIGHT. PENCE. That’s a main, a drink, AND a pud, all served up with maximum yum.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner? Doesn’t matter. We’re ready when hunger strikes (and when it strikes loudly).
For further information check out Hungry Horse
Sainsburys Kids Eat For £1
Enjoy one children’s hot main meal or lunch bag for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main meal from £5.20 in the Sainsbury’s Cafe.
For further information check out Sainsburys
Sizzling Pubs Kids Eat For £1 EVERYDAY
This summer holiday, bring the whole family to Sizzling Pubs and make mealtimes even more delicious with our Kids Eat for £1 offer – available ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
Kids eat for £1 when you buy an adult main meal, so you can even feed the whole family for £17 or less! That means more tasty moments together and extra savings in your pocket, leaving more to spend on summer fun.
Our Kids’ Menu is full of delicious meals that’ll put a smile on your little one’s face, with choices including our classic cheese and tomato pizza to our fish finger main. Let them choose from any of our Kids’ Faves or they can choose their own main, side and veg!
For further information check out Sizzling Pubs
Toby Carvery Kids Eat For £1
Locations in Norfolk : Captain Manby.
Locations in Suffolk : Ipswich.
Locations in Essex : Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Buckhurst Hill, Chelmsford, Harlow, Clacton on Sea, Runwell, Southend, Thorpe Bay, Stanway.
Looking for a great-value family meal deal this summer? With the Kids Eat for £1 offer, little ones can enjoy a Toby Carvery for just £1 when purchased with an adult main meal or all-you-can-eat breakfast.
Available every day of the week from 29th June until 4th September, including Sundays, your voucher can be redeemed up to six adults and children, making it one of the best-value family dining offers around.
Our famous carvery is packed with freshly prepared favourites, including limitless veg, roast potatoes and gravy. We proudly serve British-grown potatoes and carrots, with fresh vegetables prepared throughout the day for the quality families expect from Toby.
Whether you’re planning a midweek meal, a weekend treat or a traditional Sunday roast, Toby Carvery makes it easy to bring the family together over great food at a great price.
Before you visit, make sure to grab your voucher from the Toby app to enjoy the offer.
For further information check out Toby Carvery Kids Eat For £1
Travelodge Kids Eat Breakfast For £1
Locations in Norfolk : Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Acle, Norwich Central Riverside, Norwich Central, Norwich Cringleford, Thetford
Locations in Suffolk : Lowestoft, Ipswich Beacon Hill, Ipswich Stowmarket, Ipswich
Locations in Essex : Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon Wickford, Colchester Feering, Stansted Great Dunmow, Basildon, Brentwood East Horndon, Southend on Sea, Harlow, Clacton-on-Sea Central
For every full-paying adult, children under 15 years old get breakfast for £1 each. To beat the queues in the Bar Café, add breakfast to your online basket before completing your booking.
Already completed your booking? No problem! Simply head to manage booking to amend your extras, or add breakfast upon your arrival to the hotel.
For further information check out Travelodge Kids Eat For £1
The Woodman Kids Eat For £1
Location : 11 N Walsham Rd, Norwich NR6 7QA
Kids Eat for £1 is available every Friday and Saturday.
For further information check out The Woodman
FAQs
Do kids eat free deals work during school term time or only holidays?
Many kids eat free offers now run year-round, not just during school holidays. Chains like Bella Italia, Brewdog, TGI Fridays, and Morrisons Cafe offer daily deals throughout the year. However, some restaurants like Hungry Horse and Sizzling Pubs extend their hours during school holidays, allowing kids to eat for £1 from 12pm instead of the usual 3pm start time during term time.
Can I combine kids eat free deals with other restaurant promotions or discount codes?
Generally, kids eat free offers cannot be stacked with other promotional discounts, voucher codes, or set menu deals. The kids eat free benefit typically requires ordering from the standard adult menu at full price. Some restaurants explicitly state in their terms and conditions that the offer is “not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion,” so always check before assuming you can combine deals.
What happens if I have more children than the restaurant’s limit allows?
When a restaurant limits free kids meals to one or two children per paying adult, you’ll need to pay for additional children’s meals at the standard menu price. For example, if you have three children and the limit is two free kids per adult, one adult meal would cover two children for free, but the third child’s meal would cost the regular price (typically £5-7). To maximize savings with larger families, consider having two adults each order a main to unlock meals for all children.
Are kids eat free meals the same size and quality as regular kids menu items?
Yes, kids eat free promotions provide exactly the same meals from the standard children’s menu with no reduction in portion size or quality. The free or £1 meals include the same main courses, sides, and often drinks that would normally cost £5-9. Some venues like Prezzo even provide full 3-course meals including dessert as part of their subscription offer, making them particularly good value.
Do I need to book in advance to use kids eat free offers?
Most kids eat free deals don’t require advance booking and can be claimed when you walk in, but some restaurants like Brewdog specifically request that you select “KIDS EAT FREE” as your booking type when reserving a table. Additionally, several chains now require you to download their app and either register for their rewards program or claim a voucher before arriving at the restaurant, so checking the specific terms before your visit will prevent disappointment.
#1 Kids eat free deals require adult meal purchases ranging from £0.65 to £18, with supermarket cafes like Tesco offering the lowest barrier to entry at just 65p for any adult item, while traditional sit-down restaurants typically require a full adult main course costing £10-18.
#2 Most breakfast deals offer significantly better value than lunch or dinner options because venues like Beefeater, Premier Inn, and Brewers Fayre allow two children under 16 to eat completely free with a single £11.99-20.99 adult unlimited breakfast, effectively feeding a family of three for under £12.
#3 Day-of-week restrictions heavily impact which deals you can access, as the majority of £1 kids meal promotions at chains like Hungry Horse, Toby Carvery, and Sizzling Pubs operate Monday to Friday only, while premium free deals at Bella Italia, Brewdog, and TGI Fridays run seven days a week including weekends.
#4 App registration and advance voucher claiming are now mandatory at many restaurants, particularly ASK Italian, Bella Italia, Harvester, and TGI Fridays, meaning families who arrive without pre-downloading the required app and claiming their digital voucher cannot access the advertised kids eat free offers.
#5 The government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on kids’ food until 1st September creates a temporary window where children’s meals are cheaper across all participating venues, not just those with explicit kids eat free promotions, making it the optimal time for family dining out.
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