Hello, savvy parents and hungry children! As the February Half Term approaches, we understand the importance of keeping those tummies happy without breaking the bank. Luckily, there are fantastic options across the UK where kids can eat on a budget or, in some cases, for free. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover some wallet-friendly dining spots for the upcoming break! The below information has been sourced from Money Saving Central and Prima.
Family-Friendly Chains:
Major chains often run promotions during the school holidays, offering discounted or even free meals for children. Check out:
Bella Italia
Kids Eat Free all day Sunday – Thursday with the purchase of any adult main. 1 child per 1 adult meal.
TGIFridays
Kids eat free all day every day When 'Stripes Rewards Members' purchase a full-priced adult’s main meal. If you're not a Rewards Member, just book your table and then simply download the app before your visit.
Pizza Hut
Kids eat for £1 at Pizza Hut during all school holidays. Treat your little ones to a pizza feast with the Pizza Hut kids buffet, available everyday AFTER 3pm when you spend £9.99 on other food. You need to use code KEF (KEF2 to upgrade to bottomless drinks and dessert for £2)
Frankie & Benny's
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult main. (1 adult main meal must be purchased for every 1 free kids’ meal)
Bill's
Up to two kids can eat free when one adult orders any main (breakfast, lunch or dinner) from Monday 17th February – Friday 28th February.
The Real Greek
Visit The Real Greek on a Sunday and you’ll get one free kids meal when each adult spends a minimum of £10 on their food.
Gordon Ramsey Restaurants
Kids under 10 eat FREE all day, every day at selected Gordon Ramsay restaurants with a purchase of an adults meal from the a la carte menu. More information on Gordon Ramsey Restaurants kids eat free offer can be found here.
Beefeater
Sign up for Beefeaters newsletter by February 10th to receive a voucher for kids to eat free from February 13th to March 1st 2026. Also, Two children aged up to 16 years old get free breakfast with one paying adult!
Coconut Tree
Kids Eat Free during the feb half term at Coconut Tree restaurants. One child (aged 10 and under) eats free per paying adult. Valid from 10th to the 16th of February 2026.
BrewersFayre
Sign up for Beefeaters newsletter by February 10th to receive a voucher for kids to eat free from February 13th to March 1st 2026. Two children aged up to 16 years old get free breakfast with one paying adult!
Las Iguanas
Download the app and join 'My Las Iguanas' for free meals for mini Iguanas with every adult main purchased. More information here.
YoSushi
Kids eat free all day (monday – friday) during all school holidays at Yo Sushi!, when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).
Hungry Horse
Every Monday, Hungry Horse have selected kids’ meals for just £1 and larger meals for only £1.50 with every full paying adult. More information can be found here.
Sizzling Pubs
Between 3pm – 7pm (Monday to Friday ), kids eat for £1 with the purchase of every 1 adult main meal in Sizzling Pubs in England, Scotland and Wales.
Whitbread Inns
Purchase one great value £9.50 breakfast at any Whitbread Inns pub or restaurant and two kids under 16 eat breakfast for FREE. More information can be found here.
Table Table
Two children under 16 years old can get a free breakfast every day with one paying adult.
Angus Steakhouse
Kids Eat Free from 12pm-5pm. One child aged 8 or under eats free with every full-paying adult ordering a main course from the Main Menu.
Ask Italian
Up to two kids aged up to 10 years old can eat for £1 when an adult main is purchased and when you show a code from entering your email here. (offer becomes live during school holidays)
Brewdog
This February half term kids eat free when an adult is eating too.
Cafe Rouge
Kids Eat FREE from 12-4pm every day of the week with every adult main purchased.
Harvester
Kids eat for £1 monday to Friday until 20th February 2026 at Harvester with the purchase of an adult main.
Las Iguanas
Download the app and join ‘My Las Iguanas’ for free meals for mini Iguanas ages 12 and under. One Niño gets free main, two sides and a dessert with every adult main (or three tapas dishes) purchased. Limited to one per table.
Preto
Kids eat free all day, every on weekends and from 4pm on weekdays with paying adults at Preto. This offer is open to children up to 10 years old – This is an ongoing offer that is only during summer holidays and half terms.
Prezzo
Kids up to age 12 receive a free, two or three course kids meal, Sunday – Friday at Prezzo, Available from 6th January 2026 to 11th February 2026
Subway
Kids Eat Free deal returns to Subway®. One free kids’ meal (4” Sub, snack, and drink) available with the purchase of any Footlong Sub. Subway®’s Kids Eat Free deal will be available at participating restaurants across the UK and Ireland from 14th–20th February
Toby Carvery
Kids Eat carvery or breakfast for £1 will be back at Toby Carvery for the Summer holidays, every Monday to Friday until 31st October August 2025.
Turtle Bay
Kids eat free at Turtle Bay restaurants this half term when an adult spends £15 from the main menu.
Zizzi
Zizzi is dishing out a free Bambini meal + candyfloss sundae with every adult main course purchased. Kids (under 12) eat free this February Half Term. Running from 16th to 20th February
Banana Tree
Kids eat free in the school holidays when an adult buys a main meal.
Franco Manca
Little ones 12 years and under receive a free kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal (in selected pizzerias*).
Supermarket Cafés:
When you need a quick and affordable bite, supermarket cafes and meal deals are a practical option:
TESCO
This half term, kids can enjoy a free meal with any adult purchase in The Café, when dining in Monday–Friday. See here for more information.
Morrisons
Kids eat free all day, every day in Morrisons cafes nationwide, daily with every adult meal over £5. This offer includes half terms. More information on Morrison Kids Eat Free offer can be found here.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's Cafes offer one child hot meal or lunch bag for £1 with any adult main meal purchased over £5.20. This offer is on every day from 11:30am. More information about the offer can be found here.
ASDA
Kids eat for £1 All Day, Every Day at Asda cafes, with no adult spend required, for the entire year (including half terms).
IKEA
Kids can enjoy Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce for 95p, served with a drink and a piece of fruit.
Pausa Café at Dunelm
During School Holidays, for every £4 spent by an adult in the cafe, kids can enjoy one free mini main, two yummy snacks and a drink - across all menu items. The offer is running all day everyday, at Pausa Cafes at Dunelm. Find your Local
Dobbie Garden Centres
At Dobbies, for every purchase of an adult breakfast or lunch, kids eat for £1. This offer is every day.
Online Vouchers and Apps:
Maximize savings by checking out voucher websites and restaurant apps:
- Voucher Websites: Websites like VoucherCodes, Groupon, or HotUKDeals may have special offers and discounts for family dining during Easter.
- Restaurant Apps: Some restaurant chains have apps with exclusive offers and loyalty rewards, providing additional savings for families.
- KidsPass
- Voucher Codes
- Meerkat Meals
- My Mcdonalds App
- Groupon
Before You Go:
Make sure to check the the specific terms and conditions of the promotion or offer before you head out! Some deals may require advance booking, specific times, or the purchase of an adult meal.
Bon Appétit on a Budget:
Feeding the family during the School holidays doesn't have to be a financial headache. Kids can eat for less or even for free with planning and exploration. Enjoy delicious meals without breaking the bank, and make this half term memorable for both your little ones and your wallet!