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Where kids eat free (or for £1) this October half term 2026

Where kids eat free (or for £1) this October half term 2026

Here are all the places kids can eat for free or very cheaply this school holiday.

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Serafina Kenny

Published: October 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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With Halloween and Christmas fast approaching, you might be looking for ways to save while the kids are off school this October half term.

Ben Smye, deals expert at Hotukdeals.com, says one way families can cut costs during the holidays is using schemes like kids eat free to make their money go further.

“With food prices still elevated, eating out as a family can feel like a luxury," he says. "Luckily, restaurants and supermarkets are stepping up again with free meals and £1 deals that can slash the cost of spending family time together."

"Planning around kids‑eat‑free offers can cut a typical £100 family meal bill almost in half."

We’ve got a handy list of lots of places where kids eat for free or very cheaply this half term - so you can take the family out for a treat meal without spending a fortune. Plus, some top tips for dining out without breaking the bank during school holidays.

Casual dining restaurants

Angus Steakhouse – One child can eat for free for every adult dining.
ASK Italian – Kids eat for £1 all day, every day from October 9th to 31st. Up to two free kids' meals per adult main for ASK Perks app members.
Banana Tree — Children get a main, drink, and dessert for free when an adult purchases a main meal, available 17 October - 1 November 2026.
Bella Italia – Kids get three courses and a drink free with every adult main purchased from 10 October to 1 November 2026.
Bill’s – Up to two kids aged 14 and under eat free when an adult orders a main. Available Monday 26th–Friday 30th October 2026. PLUS: get free pancakes for kids after 4pm on Halloween weekend.
BrewDog – One child aged 13 and under eats free (main, fries or salad, and drink) with one adult main meal purchases. You must select 'Kids Eat Free" as an offer when booking. Available 26th-30th October in England and the ROI, and 12th-23rd October in Scotland.
Café Rouge — Kids eat free every day from 12-4pm with the purchase of any adult main.
Cinnamon Collection — Children aged 12 and under eat free when dining with a paying adult.
Chiquito – Kids eat free (main, side, drink, and dessert) with the purchase of an adult main from 17 October - 1 November 2026.
Coconut Tree – One child eats free with one paying adult, Sunday 18th October 2026 - Sunday 1st November 2026.
Cote Brasserie — Kids aged 12 and under can get two courses for free when an adult orders a full price main. Valid from 23rd to 30th October.
Franco Manca — Kids under 12 get a free pizza for every full-priced adult meal purchased. Available 26th October – 1st November at Manchester Piccadilly only.
Frankie & Benny’s — Kids eat free (main, two sides, drink, and dessert) with the purchase of an adult main. Available 10th-25th October in Scotland and 17th Oct - 1st Nov in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – One free kids’ main for children aged 10 and under when an adult orders two à la carte courses.
Las Iguanas – Kids under 12 eat free via the “My Las Iguanas” app, which includes a kids' main, two sides, and a dessert.
Marco Pierre White – Kids under 12 eat free daily with an adult meal purchased from the à la carte menu. Available throughout school holidays, excluding Saturdays after 6pm.
Preto – One child up to 10 can eat free with a paying adult every weekday from 4PM and all weekend.
Prezzo — Kids get a free two-course meal with the purchase of an adult meal and a code available here. Available from 12pm between Sunday 18th October and Sunday 1st November 2026.
- PLUS: one adult subscriber to the Prezzo Italian Kids Club Subscription (£1.99 a month) can get a 3-course kids’ meal for up to three children aged 2 to 12 per visit when purchasing one full-priced adult main meal. £1 from every new signup to the subscription goes to BBC Children in Need, while kids will get 3D Pudsey activity packs at the table.
Purezza – Kids under 10 get a free mini pizza with every adult meal.
TGI Fridays – Kids up to 12 eat free when adults order a full-priced main - available for Stripes Rewards members from 9th October to 1st November.
The Real Greek – One kid under 12 eats free on Sundays with each adult spending at elast £15.
Toby Carvery – Kids under 12 can get a child-sized roast or main from the kids' menu for just £1 when purchased with an adult main meal or all-you-can-eat breakfast. Available from Saturday 10th October to Sunday 1st November and can be redeemed for up to six adults and children.
Turtle Bay – One child aged 10 or under gets a free kids' meal when an adult spends £15 or more. Available in their app.
Yo! Sushi – One free kids' bento box, per £10 spent on food by accompanying adult, available all day Monday - Friday during local school holiday dates.
Zizzi — Kids can enjoy a three-course meal with the purchase of an adult meal this half term. Available Sunday to Friday from 18th October until 1st November 2026 in England, Wales, ROI and Northern Ireland, and from 11th October until 1st November 2026 in Scotland.

Fast food

Subway — Free mini Sub, drink and snack with the purchase of a regular price Footlong Sub for kids aged 10 and under. Available 10th-16th October in Scotland and 24th-30th October in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Supermarkets, garden centres, and in-store cafes

ASDA Café – Kids eat for £1 daily, no adult spend required.
Dobbies Garden Centres – Kids eat for £1 with an adult breakfast or lunch.
IKEA – Kids’ meals from 95p daily, from 11am.
Morrisons Café – Kids eat free with the purchase of a £5 adult meal.
Pausa Café at Dunelm – Kids eat free with every £5 adult spend.
Tesco café — Kids get a free hot meal, breakfast or Pick ’n’ Mix with any adult purchase. Clubcard required.

Pubs

Farmhouse Inns – Two kids eat free per paying adult. Available 19th-30th October in England and Wales, and 12th-23rd of October in Scotland.
Flaming Grill – Kids eat for £1 when you buy an adult meal. Available 19th-30th October in England and Wales, and 12th-16th of October in Scotland.
Future Inns – Under-5s eat free with any adult meal.
Harvester — From 10th October to 1st November, kids can eat for £1 when you buy an adult main and have a voucher from their app.
Hungry Horse — Kids eat for £1 from 19th - 30th October with the purchase of an adult main meal.
Sizzling Pubs – Kids eat for £1 Monday to Friday when you purchase an adult main.

Hotels and travel stops

Premier Inn and Travelodge – Up to two under-16s eat breakfast free when an adult orders a full breakfast or “Meal Deal.” Available when you book breakfast in advance or add to your room booking.
Heathrow airport — One free meal from the children’s menu with each adult main course purchased priced at over £14.95. Available for kids under 12 between 26th October - 1st November 2026.
OK Diners — Children under 10 years old can eat free from the children’s menu when an adult purchases a main course from the a la carte menu. Available all day, every day.

Expert tips for saving money in school holidays Clair Hughes, VoucherCodes.co.uk’s Savings Expert and money-saving mum, has shared her tips for making the most out of your money over the school holidays:

Look at the whole bill: A free or £1 kids’ meal can be tempting - but check the price of the accompanying adult meal and any extras before deciding where to eat. Some places allow you to purchase smaller items, whereas others require you to buy a full adult meal. Don’t forget to check whether the offer covers a main meal only, or includes drinks, sides, or a dessert too. Knowing this upfront makes it easier to work out your true saving.
Check how many kids can claim: Some offers are limited to one free or discounted children’s meal per paying adult, which can make a big difference for larger families. Always check before you head out!
Use the deals on bigger days out: Save your best kids eat free offers for days when you’re already planning to eat out, rather than adding an unnecessary meal to your plans, just because there’s a deal on.
Use discounted gift cards to stack discounts: Here at VoucherCodes, we offer gift cards for a whole host of brands (from Pizza Express to Prezzo) for less than their actual value. For example, you could grab a £40 Bella Italia gift card for £36, saving you £4 before you even begin with your free kids meals. Use both deals in conjunction for a mega half-term saving!
Check restaurant loyalty apps for even more ways to stack: You can sometimes use loyalty or reward apps alongside kids eat free too - even when paying with a gift card!

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Serafina KennyDigital Journalist

Serafina Kenny is a Digital Journalist at MadeForMums. She writes news and features and has expertise in health, nutrition, relationships, and history. She has previously written for Business Insider, Women's Health, Stylist, Men's Health US, The i Paper, Dazed, and more. You can contact her with tips and story ideas (or compliments!) at serafina.kenny@immediate.co.uk.