Tiny Crickets Menu

Disclaimer: Our kitchen is vegetarian and nut free, and none of the food prepared on site knowingly contains meat, poultry, fish, molluscs, crustaceans, eggs, ground nuts or peanuts. However, due to the nature of our business, we cannot guarantee that the food prepared on the premises is free from allergenic ingredients.

  • 2nd – 6th March

    Monday 2nd March

    Lunch Time

    Wholewheat pasta baked in a tomato sauce with finely diced vegetables, sprinkled with cheese and oven baked.

    Contains milk, wheat

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Hand ground oats with chopped mixed fruit, baked in blended banana to form naturally sweet finger food. Served with natural yoghurt.

    Contains oats, milk and sulphites

    United Kingdom

    Tuesday 3rd March

    Lunch Time

    A tangy rice dish made with paprika, tomato and peppers with a rice and veggie sausage mixture, topped with milk cheese,

    Contains milk, soya

    Louisiana

    Tea Time

    Flat breads with cheese and vegetables tucked inside before being dry-fried to melt the cheese.

    Contains wheat and milk

    Mexico

    Wednesday 4th March

    Lunch Time

    Sweet garden pea risotto with added finely chopped spinach and cream cheese with herbs.

    Contains milk, celery

    Italy

    Tea Time

    A mild and creamy tomato sauce and grated cheese tops these soft crumpets which are gently grilled to melt the toppings into the crumpet pockets.

    Contains wheat and milk

    United Kingdom

    Thursday 5th March

    Lunch Time

    Split yellow peas are pressure cooked with vegetables and stock to help retain all of their nutrients. Served with basmati rice.

    Contains Milk, Celery

    India

    Tea Time

    Simple soup made with green lentils and sweet carrots with gentle spices.

    Contains Celery

    Worldwide

    Friday 6th March

    Lunch Time

    Oodles of noodles, beansprouts and vegetables with tofu pieces in a mild soy sauce, quickly stir fried to retain texture and freshness.

    Contains soya

    China

    Tea Time

    A warm, creamy porridge with sweet cinnamon and raisins

    Contains milk, oats

    United Kingdom

  • Monday 23rd – Friday 27th February

    Monday 23rd February

    Lunch Time

    A mix of lentils and plant-based mince with blended vegetables and peas in a savoury gravy, topped with fluffy mashed potato.

    Contains milk, soya, celery

    United Kingdom

    Tea Time

    Waffles made with gently spiced chickpea (gram) flour and finely chopped spinach, served alongside carrot and cucumber fingers.

    Contains milk

    Worldwide

    Tuesday 24th February

    Lunch Time

    A mild and creamy curry made from mixed vegetables, served with plain white rice.

    Contains coconut, milk, celery

    India

    Tea Time

    Pastry pinwheels made with garlic and herb cream cheese and finely chopped wilted spinach, baked until golden.

    Contains wheat and milk

    United Kingdom

    Wednesday 25th February

    Lunch Time

    Small, rice-shaped pasta pieces, cooked slowly in a creamy mushroom broth.

    Contains milk, wheat

    Italy

    Tea Time

    A warming, gentle soup made with freshly roasted red bell peppers, served with bread for dipping.

    Contains wheat and celery

    Worldwide

    Thursday 26th February

    Lunch Time

    Meat-free sausages cooked in a tomato and vegetable casserole, with wedges made from gently spiced sweet potatoes served alongside.

    Contains Celery, soya

    United Kingdom

    Tea Time

    A hearty and creamy form of soup, sweetcorn chowder is a staple of New Orleans cuisine. For our nursery it will be accompanied by a familiar hint of tomato to round out the dish.

    Contains milk

    New Orleans

    Friday 27th February

    Lunch Time

    Small, handmade koftas made from a combination of black beans, lentils, breadcrumbs and mixed spices, served garlic butter pitta bread sliced into strips.

    Contains wheat, milk

    Türkiye

    Tea Time

    Pasta served cold in a mild tomato-based sauce with mixed salad vegetables.

    Contains milk, wheat

    United Kingdom Caribbean

  • 12th – 16th January

    Monday 12th January

    Lunch Time

    A baked dish made with plant-based mince, lentils, onions, carrots and peas cooked in vegetable gravy, topped with potato waffles instead of mashed potato. 

    Contains wheat, soya

    United Kingdom

    Tea Time

    Oats cooked slowly with coconut milk until fully softened, with pineapple pieces stirred through. The porridge is mixed regularly to ensure an even texture and served warm once the fruit is tender.

    Contains oats

    Caribbean

    Tuesday 13th January

    Lunch Time

    Small baked potatoes cooked until soft inside, split and topped with warmed baked beans with blended vegetables and grated cheese. The cheese is melted over the beans and potatoes before serving.

    Contains milk

    United Kingdom

    Tea Time

    A smooth soup made from roasted red peppers, onions and vegetable stock, blended until even in texture. Served with slices on baguette on the side. The soup is cooked slowly to soften the vegetables fully before blending.

    Contains wheat and milk

    Mediterranean

    Wednesday 14th January

    Lunch Time

    Rice cooked gradually with vegetable stock, onions, tomatoes and mixed vegetables until the grains are soft and the dish becomes beautifully creamy, before cheese is stirred through just before serving. 

    Contains milk

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Soft pan-cooked scones made from a simple batter, cooked until set and lightly golden. Served with prepared fruit alongside. The scones are cooked in small portions to keep the texture tender and evenly cooked throughout.

    Contains wheat and milk

    United Kingdom

    Thursday 15th January

    Lunch Time

    Cooked pasta mixed with a selection of tender vegetables combined with a light and creamy sauce. 

    Contains Wheat, Milk

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Soft bagel halves lightly toasted and spread with plain cream cheese. Served with carrot batons as an accompanying finger food. 

    Contains milk, wheat

    USA

    Friday 16th January

    Lunch Time

    Orzo pasta cooked with very finely diced mixed vegetables and vegetable stock until tender, and served in a tomato based sauce.

    Contains wheat, milk

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Soft baked folded wheat shell filled with tomato sauce, vegetables and cheese. The filling is enclosed fully before baking to keep it contained. Served warm.

    Contains milk, wheat

    Italy

  • 5th – 9th January

    Monday 5th January

    Lunch Time

     A creamy rice dish with tender finely chopped spinach and a rich tomato base, gentle enough for little tummies.

    Contains milk

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Soft bread pockets filled with veggie sausages, vegetables and beans, perfect for little hands to enjoy.

    Contains milk, soya and wheat

    United Kingdom

    Tuesday 6th January

    Lunch Time

    A smooth and mild Indian lentil dish cooked in a gentle rich and creamy sauce, served with soft rice.

    Contains milk

    India

    Tea Time

    Mini folded thin-shell pizzas with cheese and vegetables tucked inside, fun and tasty for toddlers to eat.

    Contains wheat and milk

    Italy

    Wednesday 7th January

    Lunch Time

    Fluffy potato dumplings baked in a light tomato and cheese sauce until soft and comforting.

    Contains milk, wheat

    Italy

    Tea Time

    A warming, gentle soup full of soft vegetables and lentils, served with bread for dipping.

    Contains wheat and celery

    Worldwide

    Thursday 8th January

    Lunch Time

     Layers of pasta, cheese and vegetables in a mild tomato sauce, baked until bubbly and golden.

    Contains Wheat, Milk, Celery, soya

    Italy

    Tea Time

    Soft pancakes made from chickpea flour, wrapped around a smooth cream cheese filling.

    Contains milk

    Worldwide

    Friday 9th January

    Lunch Time

    A mild and hearty chilli with mixed beans and vegetables, served alongside fluffy rice.

    Contains no known allergens

    Mexico

    Tea Time

    Coconut Porridge – A warm, creamy porridge with a touch of coconut for a gentle, sweet finish to the week.

    Contains milk

    United Kingdom, Caribbean