Zebedees

Zebedees Zebedees are the UK’s leading nursery catering company - delivering hot, freshly prepared meals daily

Experts in food and nutrition, Zebedees prepare and deliver fresh, delicious meals that provide children with all the nutrients they need for a busy day of play, learning and development. Zebedees take the stress and effort out of meal times, providing a delivery service that is convenient, great value for money and meets all the current nutritional guidelines for pre-school children.

Great food starts with great people.Whilst much of the focus in catering is often on menus, nutrition, and service deliv...
04/06/2026

Great food starts with great people.

Whilst much of the focus in catering is often on menus, nutrition, and service delivery, none of it happens without the dedication of the teams working behind the scenes every single day.

This week, we took our kitchen team out for a well earned evening of bowling, food, and drinks as a thank you for their hard work, commitment, and the care they put into every meal they prepare. 🎳

At Zebedees, we believe that creating a positive culture isn't just a nice thing to do it's an essential part of building a successful business. When people feel valued, supported, and recognised, it creates stronger teams, higher standards, and better outcomes for the nurseries and children we serve.

As demand across the early years sector continues to grow, attracting and retaining talented people will become increasingly important. Investing in people, celebrating achievements, and recognising effort should be part of every business strategy.

Our kitchen teams play a vital role in delivering thousands of nutritious meals to children every day, and we're incredibly grateful for everything they do.

Because behind every great meal is a great team. 👏

02/06/2026

Introducing one of our nursery favourites, Paneer & Sweet Potato Dahl. 🍛

Made with sweet potato, red lentils, carrots, butternut squash, spinach and paneer, this warming dish is packed with wholesome ingredients and gentle flavours designed specifically for young children.

Using ingredients including onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, paprika, tomato passata, sweet potato, carrots, red lentils, butternut squash and a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish helps introduce little ones to new flavours in a familiar and approachable way.

🌱 Rich in vegetables
💛 A natural source of protein and fibre
🥕 Packed with ingredients children know and enjoy
🍽️ Designed to support healthy eating habits from an early age

At Zebedees, we believe nursery meals should do more than simply fill plates. Every menu is carefully created to support children's development, wellbeing and confidence around food, whilst helping nurseries provide balanced, nutritious meals every day.

Because the food children eat today helps shape healthier futures tomorrow.

Read our latest blog to discover more about the ingredients, nutrition and thinking behind this nursery favourite.

Behind every nursery meal delivery is a lot of teamwork 🧡This week, Tommy and his two little helpers headed out on an or...
14/05/2026

Behind every nursery meal delivery is a lot of teamwork 🧡

This week, Tommy and his two little helpers headed out on an orange box collection mission ahead of roast chicken day, making sure we had enough boxes ready for all of our nursery deliveries.

Safe to say the trolley duties were taken very seriously 😄

Thank you Team Tommy 💪

Yesterday we delivered some of our dinner sets to the wonderful team at as a thank you for being a long-standing Zebede...
08/05/2026

Yesterday we delivered some of our dinner sets to the wonderful team at as a thank you for being a long-standing Zebedees customer 💛

While we were there, we were blown away by the incredible mealtime environment they’ve created for their children.

From flowers on the tables and fairy lights overhead, to children confidently self-serving their meals, pouring water into proper cups, laying the tables and even cutting up their own potatoes, every detail had been thoughtfully designed to create calm, meaningful and social mealtimes.

At Rainbows, mealtimes are recognised as an important part of the day and an opportunity to support children’s independence, confidence, communication and self-care skills.

These everyday experiences help children:
🍽️ Develop independence
🥔 Build fine motor skills
💬 Strengthen communication and relationships
✨ Gain confidence around food and routines
🎒 Prepare for school and beyond

We absolutely loved seeing Zebedees meals enjoyed in such a positive environment.

A huge thank you to the Rainbows team for sharing these beautiful moments with us and for the amazing work you do every day 💛

Introducing Our Rainbow Yoghurt Pot Classes 🌈A fun, interactive virtual class designed to help children explore healthy ...
06/05/2026

Introducing Our Rainbow Yoghurt Pot Classes 🌈

A fun, interactive virtual class designed to help children explore healthy eating through play, discussion and hands-on food activities.

Children will:
🍓 Learn how different foods help our bodies
🎲 Take part in fruit and veg bingo
🥄 Create their very own layered rainbow yoghurt pot to take home

Designed for nursery settings, our classes encourage confidence around healthy foods while making nutrition fun and engaging for little learners.

Speak to our Client Team to find out more about booking a Rainbow Yoghurt Pot Class for your setting. Call 01323 811307 or email [email protected]





Something new is landing on the menu next week… 👀🧀🥖We’re introducing a simple second course of breadsticks & grated chee...
01/05/2026

Something new is landing on the menu next week… 👀🧀🥖

We’re introducing a simple second course of breadsticks & grated cheese – designed with both nutrition and development in mind.

Under the new EYFS Nutrition Guidance (from September 2025), settings are encouraged to provide balanced meals with a variety of foods, textures and food groups across the day and week

✔️ Dairy for calcium and growth
✔️ Starchy carbs for energy
✔️ Finger foods to support independence

And it’s not just about what children eat – it’s how they eat it.

Picking up smaller food items like grated cheese supports fine motor skills and pincer grip, helping little hands develop the coordination they need for writing and self-feeding.

The guidance also highlights the importance of introducing different textures and encouraging children to handle food themselves, supporting confidence and reducing fussy eating over time

Because at Zebedees, every part of the plate has a purpose 💛

30/04/2026

We launched our new Spring/Summer menu last week… and it couldn’t have come at a better time 🌱

From September 2025, the new EYFS Nutrition Guidance came into effect, bringing a renewed focus on what children should be eating in early years settings and why it matters.

At Zebedees, this is something we’ve been building towards for years. Our menus are designed to meet the guidance, support balance across the week, and help children build healthy habits from the very start.

We know that putting guidance into practice isn’t always straightforward. From allergies to budgets to fussy eating, there are real challenges for nurseries every day.

That’s why we ran this webinar — to break down the guidance and share practical ways to make it work in your setting.

🎥 Watch the full webinar https://youtu.be/x3bsxUQtVC4?si=d9A7T9sAk5cjzdbF

22/04/2026

Some of our longest standing nurseries have been with us for years, and we don’t take that for granted 💛

This week, our client services team have been out delivering a small thank you… our new branded dining sets.

It’s always a pleasure to visit you, see your settings, and meet the teams who make such a difference to children every day.

Thank you ☺️

Big changes are coming to school meals 👀The government has announced new standards that will remove deep-fried foods and...
17/04/2026

Big changes are coming to school meals 👀

The government has announced new standards that will remove deep-fried foods and reduce sugar, with a stronger focus on healthier, balanced meals for children.

And while this is a big shift for many schools… it’s not new to us.

At Zebedees, we’ve been creating deliciously nutritious menus for early years settings for years – focusing on:
✔️ Balanced meals across the week (not just one plate)
✔️ Lower sugar and salt without compromising on flavour
✔️ Variety and repeated exposure to support healthy eating habits
✔️ Meals children actually enjoy and recognise

Because we know that healthy food only works if children eat it.

It’s great to see the conversation moving in this direction – and we’re proud to already be part of that change 💚

April is full of fresh, vibrant spring ingredients 🌿From leafy greens like spinach and cabbage to seasonal favourites li...
15/04/2026

April is full of fresh, vibrant spring ingredients 🌿

From leafy greens like spinach and cabbage to seasonal favourites like rhubarb and Jersey Royal potatoes, it’s a great time to introduce variety and new flavours to little ones. We love using what’s in season to create balanced, delicious meals that support healthy growth and development.

Seasonal ingredients mean fresher taste, natural variety and plenty of opportunities to explore new foods.

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Lewes Road
Lewes
BN86BN

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+441323811307

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