Food is one of the richest learning experiences in a child’s day — language, culture, science, sensory exploration and social skill, all on one plate.
restaurant Meals & Nutrition
Real food, cooked on site, shared together
Three cooked meals plus morning and afternoon tea — all prepared in our kitchen by our chef and served family-style at child-height tables. Included in your daily fee. No top-ups, no lunchbox packing.
What's included
Five meal moments a day
Nothing to pack, nothing to top up — every meal and snack is included.
Sample week
A taste of our menu
Menus rotate on a four-week seasonal cycle. Here’s a recent week from our spring rotation.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Morning tea
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Banana & oat muffins, apple slices
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Wholegrain toast fingers with avocado
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Pear slices & pikelets with ricotta
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Watermelon & wholemeal banana bread
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Seasonal fruit platter & cinnamon toast
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Lunch
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Slow-cooked lamb ragu on penne, garden salad
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Roast chicken, rosemary potatoes, steamed greens
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Vegetable & lentil dahl with brown rice & naan
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Baked salmon, herb couscous, roasted zucchini
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Beef & vegetable cottage pie, peas & corn
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Afternoon tea
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Cheese, crackers, cucumber & hummus
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Yoghurt with berries & granola
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Cheese scones, carrot & celery sticks
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Rice cakes, avocado smash, snow peas
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Garden-pizza scrolls, salad cups
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Menus posted weekly at reception and on the parent app. Allergens flagged for every dish.
No top-ups, no surprises
Every meal, included.
One daily fee covers breakfast on request, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. No lunchbox packing, no surcharges for special diets, no “extras” bill at the end of the term.
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When routines flex
Individual rhythms always win
Meal questions
Common questions, answered
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What if my child is a fussy eater?
Family-style meals are our quiet superpower here. Sitting next to a friend who’s tucking into broccoli works wonders. Educators never pressure — we offer, model and try again tomorrow. Most families tell us their child eats things at Cuddly Bear they’d never touch at home.
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How do you manage severe allergies?
Every allergy has an individual Risk Minimisation Plan signed off at orientation. The chef colour-codes plates, our menu board flags every allergen, and educators are trained in EpiPen administration. We are a strictly nut-free centre.
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Can you accommodate religious or cultural diets?
Absolutely. We routinely cater halal, kosher-style, Hindu vegetarian, Buddhist and other culturally-specific diets. Tell us at orientation and we’ll walk you through how the chef will adapt the menu.
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How do you store and prepare breast milk?
Expressed milk is labelled, dated and stored in a dedicated fridge or freezer. Bottles are warmed in a bottle warmer (never the microwave), offered on your baby’s cues, and unused milk is returned home so you can see what was taken.
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Can I send my own food?
Generally no — all meals are included in your daily fee and prepared by our chef. The exception is medically-required formula, breast milk, or specialty foods for complex allergies we can’t safely replicate.
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Are the meals organic?
Where it matters most, yes. Our produce comes weekly from a local Perth grower, dairy and eggs are free-range and Australian, and meat is hormone-free from a local butcher. We prioritise fresh and seasonal over certified organic labels.
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What about birthdays and celebrations?
Our chef bakes a beautiful allergy-friendly birthday cake for every child on their special day — included, no fuss. Families are welcome to bring a packaged treat too, as long as it’s nut-free.
Keep exploring
More of how a Cuddly Bear day comes together.
