Leading day childcare provider Partou, which operates five nurseries in Harrogate, has launched its autumn and winter menus.
Created in collaboration with prominent children’s food consultant and nutritionist Laura Matthews, the meal choices - which will be rotated on a three-week cycle – have been developed in line with the latest Department for Education early years nutrition guidance.
The new menus are crafted to ensure that every child is served a healthy, balanced diet from the four main food groups.
This includes five portions of fruit and vegetables, four portions of starchy carbohydrates, two to three portions of dairy, and two to three portions of protein foods.
Alan Campbell, Partou Head of Operations, explained:
“We are thrilled with the new menus which deliver the highest standards of nourishment for the children.
“There is a concentration on seasonal ingredients, complemented by wholegrain carbohydrate foods, a wide variety of proteins including plant-based protein, fruits and vegetables.
“We’ve also introduced a selection of starters which will enable them to explore a greater range of flavours, tastes and textures at each meal.
“We’ve limited processed foods in line with Department of Education guidance, and each lunch and tea will include a side serving of vegetables or salad.”
Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, commented:
“It has been a pleasure to work with Laura Matthews once again on the new autumn and winter menus, which are innovative, seasonal and nutritious.
“Every recipe has been created with quality to the fore, using familiar ingredients and simple methods to support our fantastic kitchen teams.
“Each individual element in the dishes has been carefully chosen to support healthy growth while introducing children to exciting new culinary experiences to help expand their palates.”
More information about the new autumn and winter menus is available on the Partou website.
Full music programme revealed for Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
Court upholds council's decision on Harrogate Gateway scheme
Harrogate family take on Yorkshire Three Peaks to honour late mum
Ripon crowned Yorkshire's domestic tourism capital
Former Bed Restaurant owner reflects 10 years after closure
Harrogate Theatre pantomime nominated for national award
WATCH: Filming for All Creatures Great and Small takes place in Ripley
Harrogate MP blasts Mayor for failing to act on disabled bus pass restrictions
Local attractions to close as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind
Harrogate taekwondo master awarded MBE for long-standing contribution to sport
Harrogate dance group set for world record attempt
Gareth Southgate visits popular Harrogate pub
Classic car event set to return to Ripon
Ripon students take alcohol-free campaign to Parliament
Ripon's Grantley Hall named best place to stay in North and North East
Harrogate Mayor cuts ribbon at opening of new interior design shop
Celebrity chefs rally for Yorkshire children's cancer charity
Resurrected Bites CEO Michelle Hayes announces departure
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators
Harrogate recycling firm tips forecasts with £16.5m turnover despite tough trading
