Early Years Catering
Nutritious catering & education support for early years services
We make healthy, inclusive and approved catering safe and easy.
Our dietitian-designed, 4-week rotating menu meets the requirements of the Menu Planning Guidelines for Long Day Care, supporting the nutritional needs of children aged 6 months to 6 years.
With Audrey & Alfie, you can rest assured that you are meeting the nutrition needs of all children..
Dietitian-Designed, Chef-Prepared
✔ Balanced & nutritious
Our dietitian-designed menus ensure every meal is balanced across the core food groups to support children’s wellbeing and meet their nutritional needs during critical years of growth.
✔ High-quality, chef-prepared
Every meal is made from scratch in our professional kitchen by our in-house chefs, using high quality and local ingredients.
Simple & Flexible
✔ Simplify your operations
Food is delivered ready to heat and serve with easy-to-follow instructions. No preparation or special equipment needed.
With predictable monthly costs, our service simplifies budgeting and daily operations.
✔ No long contract requirement
Choose from full or partial catering, short-term chef relief, or long-term partnerships.
Meet Government Guidelines
✔ Meet government nutrition guidelines
Our menus are developed to meet the Menu Planning Guidelines for Long Day Care — helping your centre stay compliant and aligned with best practice.
✔ Confidently cater to all dietary needs
We cater to common allergens and other special dietary requirements, ensuring inclusive mealtimes for every child.
Positive Food Culture
✔ Embed positive food & nutrition education practices
Our practical guide supports centres to embed positive food and nutrition education into daily routines, promoting a positive food culture for all.
✔ Dietitian-led Educational Workshops
We also offer dietitian-led workshops to help embed positive food practices within your centre, and equip families to promote positive food behaviours at home.
Made by Hand with Whole Foods
✔ Made with fresh, whole foods
All meals & snacks are made from scratch using fresh, whole foods.
We use local ingredients wherever we can, including free-range Australian meat and poultry and Australian grown fruits and vegetables.
✔ Wide variety of flavours & textures
Our menu offers diverse flavours, textures and culturally varied dishes to help develop children’s palates, promote cultural inclusion and foster positive food relationships.
Sample Menu
Fo children aged 12 months plus with no special dietary requirements.
