Where Kids Eat FREE October Half Term 2026
Looking for somewhere kids can eat FREE this October half term? We’ve found loads of brilliant food deals across the UK, including FREE pizzas, burgers, pasta, breakfasts, pub meals and even three-course dinners!
Feeding the family during half-term can quickly get expensive. Luckily, dozens of restaurants, supermarkets and pubs are offering free or £1 children’s meals throughout October 2026.
Some places require NO adult spend, while others let one or even TWO children eat free when an adult purchases a meal.
Most English schools break up from 26–30 October 2026, although dates differ around the UK. Many of these offers run beyond the school holiday, including over Halloween weekend.
Supermarkets & Cafés – Kids Eat FREE or From 95p!
Tesco Café – FREE Kids’ Meal
Get a FREE kids’ breakfast, hot meal deal or Pick ‘n’ Mix meal with any adult café purchase.
Dates: Every day until 18 December 2026.
The catch: You must scan your Clubcard, the child must be present and you’ll need one adult purchase for each free children’s meal.
Morrisons Café – FREE Kids’ Meal + FREE Breakfast
Kids under 16 can eat FREE when an adult buys a qualifying café meal for £5 or more.
BONUS FREEBIE: Between 12 October and 1 November, children can also claim a FREE Kellogg’s breakfast of cereal and fruit, without needing to buy anything!
Just ask for a Kellogg’s Breakfast at the till.
Asda Café – £1 Kids’ Meals
Kids aged 16 and under can enjoy a hot meal or cold Pick ‘n’ Mix for just £1.
Adult spend: NONE!
HALLOWEEN BONUS: On Saturday 31 October, children under 16 dressed in Halloween fancy dress can claim a FREE café meal under Asda’s special promotion.
Sainsbury’s Café – £1 Kids’ Meal
Buy a qualifying adult hot main meal and get a children’s hot meal or lunch bag for £1.
Available from 11:30am at participating cafés.
Dunelm Pausa Café – FREE Kids’ Meal
Spend just £5 on adult food or drinks and receive a FREE children’s meal bundle, including a main, drink and two snacks.
Dobbies Garden Centres – £1 Kids’ Meal
Children can enjoy a £1 breakfast with a qualifying adult breakfast, or a £1 hot meal or lunch box when an adult buys a main.
Breakfast runs until 11:30am, with lunch generally available from 12pm to 3pm.
IKEA – Kids’ Meals From 95p
Heading to IKEA? Kids can enjoy pasta with tomato sauce for just 95p, with other children’s meals usually costing £1.95–£2.95.
Available daily from 11am.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat FREE This October
Bella Italia – FREE Kids’ Meal
Get a FREE children’s meal, including a starter, main, pudding and drink, when you purchase an adult main.
Dates: 17 October – 1 November in England, with different Scottish dates and some restaurant exclusions.
ASK Italian – Up to TWO Kids Eat FREE
Between 9 and 31 October, ASK Perks members can claim up to TWO free children’s meals with an adult main purchase.
You’ll need the free ASK Perks rewards app to redeem the deal.
PizzaExpress – FREE Piccolo Meal
PizzaExpress has a free Piccolo meal offer with an adult main purchase listed for participating branches.
Check the current offer conditions at your chosen restaurant before visiting.
Frankie & Benny’s – FREE Kids’ Meal
Children aged 11 and under can enjoy a FREE meal including a main, two sides, drink and dessert.
Dates: 17 October – 1 November in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; 10–25 October in Scotland.
One free kids’ meal per qualifying adult main. Airport restaurants are excluded.
Las Iguanas – FREE Kids’ Meal
Children aged 12 and under get a FREE main, two sides and dessert when an adult buys a full-price main.
Dates: 17 October – 1 November in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with separate Scottish dates.
You must claim the promotion through the free My Las Iguanas app.
Zizzi – FREE Three-Course Kids’ Meal
Get a FREE Bambini meal when an adult orders a main course.
Dates: 18 October – 1 November in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Join the free Zillionaires’ Club to redeem. Available for dine-in at participating restaurants.
Bill’s – Up to TWO Kids Eat FREE
From 26–30 October, up to TWO children aged 14 and under can eat FREE when an adult purchases a main meal.
The deal covers qualifying breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner mains.
Halloween bonus: Look out for free kids’ pancakes after 4pm during Halloween weekend.
Banana Tree – FREE Kids’ Meal
One child can enjoy a FREE main, drink and dessert with a qualifying adult main purchase.
Dates: 17 October – 1 November.
Available at participating restaurants for dine-in.
Chiquito – FREE Kids’ Meal
Children can enjoy a free main, side, drink and dessert when an adult orders a qualifying main course.
Dates: 17 October – 1 November.
Prezzo – FREE Two-Course Kids’ Meal
Prezzo is offering a FREE two-course children’s meal when an adult purchases a qualifying meal and uses the promotional code.
Dates: 18 October – 1 November, from 12pm.
Check the promotion on Prezzo’s website for the latest code and participating restaurants.
Café Rouge – FREE Kids’ Meal
Kids eat FREE between 12pm and 4pm every day with a qualifying adult main meal.
Franco Manca – FREE Kids’ Pizza
Children under 12 can get a FREE pizza when an adult orders a qualifying full-price meal.
Selected restaurants offer this deal Monday to Thursday, with a special 26 October – 1 November offer listed for Manchester Piccadilly.
Purezza – FREE Kids’ Pizza
Kids under 10 get a FREE mini pizza with an adult pizza purchase.
Additional children’s pizzas cost £5.
YO! Sushi – FREE Kids’ Bento Box
Get a FREE kids’ bento box when an accompanying adult spends £10 or more on food.
Available Monday to Friday during local school holidays for children under 12.
The Real Greek – FREE Kids’ Meal
Every Sunday, children under 12 eat FREE when an adult spends £15 or more.
Turtle Bay – FREE Kids’ Meal
Kids aged 10 and under get a FREE children’s meal with an adult spend of £15 or more.
Redeem through the Turtle Bay Rewards app.
TGI Fridays – FREE Kids’ Meal
Stripes Rewards members can get a FREE children’s meal when ordering a qualifying adult main.
Dates: 9 October – 1 November.
The rewards programme is free to join.
More October Half-Term FREE Meal Deals!
BrewDog – FREE Hoppy Meal
Kids aged 13 and under can enjoy a FREE Hoppy Meal with a qualifying adult main.
Dates: 26–30 October at participating venues in England and the Republic of Ireland.
The children’s meal includes a main, fries or salad and a drink.
Important: Select the Kids Eat Free offer when booking.
The Coconut Tree – FREE Kids’ Meal
One child can eat FREE with a paying adult at participating Coconut Tree restaurants.
Dates: 18 October – 1 November.
Côte Brasserie – FREE Two-Course Kids’ Meal
Children aged 12 and under can enjoy TWO free courses when an adult purchases a full-price main.
Dates: 23–30 October.
Cinnamon Collection – FREE Kids’ Meal
Children aged 12 and under can enjoy a FREE meal when dining with a paying adult at participating Cinnamon Collection restaurants.
Check local availability and any qualifying purchase requirements before visiting.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – FREE Kids’ Main
At participating Gordon Ramsay restaurants, children aged 10 and under can enjoy a FREE main when an adult orders two à la carte courses.
Preto – FREE Kids’ Meal
Children aged 10 and under can dine FREE with a full-paying adult.
When: Weekdays from 4pm and all weekend at participating Preto restaurants.
Angus Steakhouse – FREE Kids’ Meal
One child can eat FREE for each qualifying adult diner at participating Angus Steakhouse restaurants.
Check serving times and eligibility at your chosen branch.
Marco Pierre White – FREE Two-Course Kids’ Meal
Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy TWO free courses with a qualifying full-price adult à la carte meal.
Available on weekdays during local October half term at selected restaurants.
No voucher required, but participating dates vary by venue.
Pubs & Carveries – FREE or £1 Kids’ Meals!
Farmhouse Inns – TWO Kids Eat FREE
From 19–30 October, Monday to Friday in England and Wales, up to TWO children can enjoy a free meal deal when an adult purchases a qualifying meal.
Different dates apply in Scotland.
Hungry Horse – Kids Eat for £1
Children can enjoy a full meal deal for just £1 with a qualifying adult main.
The deal includes a main, drink and pudding.
Dates: 19–30 October, weekdays, in England and Wales.
Flaming Grill – Kids Eat for £1
Get a children’s meal for just £1 when purchasing an adult main.
Dates: 19–30 October, Monday to Friday, in England and Wales.
Toby Carvery – Kids Eat for £1
Kids can enjoy a child-sized roast or children’s menu dish for £1 with an adult main or all-you-can-eat breakfast.
Dates: 10 October – 1 November.
A promotional voucher is required.
Harvester – Kids Eat for £1
Get a kids’ meal for £1 with an adult main purchase.
Dates: 10 October – 1 November.
You’ll need to redeem a valid promotional voucher through the app.
Sizzling Pubs – Kids Eat for £1
Enjoy a £1 children’s meal with a qualifying adult main.
The offer runs Monday to Friday, with school holiday availability generally starting from 12pm.
Bistrot Pierre – Kids Eat for £1
Until 31 October, Club Bistrot Pierre members can claim a children’s main and unlimited Robinsons drinks for £1 with an adult main.
One discounted children’s meal per adult.
Future Inns – Under-5s Eat FREE
Children under five can eat FREE with a qualifying adult meal at participating Future Inns venues.
Check the restaurant’s child menu and age restrictions before booking.
Which October Half-Term Kids’ Deals Are Best?
Best with NO adult spend: Morrisons’ free Kellogg’s breakfast, Asda’s £1 kids’ meal and IKEA’s 95p pasta.
Best with a small purchase: Tesco Café’s free Clubcard kids’ meal with any adult café purchase, and Dunelm’s free meal with £5 adult spend.
Best for two children: Bill’s, ASK Italian and Farmhouse Inns are worth checking because their offers can cover two children per qualifying adult meal.
Best for a family dinner: Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Las Iguanas, Zizzi, Banana Tree and Prezzo.
Best pub bargains: Toby Carvery, Harvester, Hungry Horse, Flaming Grill, Sizzling Pubs and Bistrot Pierre.
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A few dates worth remembering:
- 24 October: Subway’s free Little Subs promotion begins in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- 26 October: Bill’s, BrewDog and several school holiday pub deals are available.
- 30 October: The final day for several weekday-only half-term promotions.
- 31 October: Asda’s Halloween fancy-dress café freebie and Bill’s Halloween pancake promotion.
- 1 November: Many half-term restaurant promotions finish.
Save Money Eating Out This October Half Term!
There are loads of ways to treat the kids without spending a fortune this October, whether you’re heading shopping, enjoying a family day out or looking for somewhere cheap to eat after Halloween activities.
Just remember that many offers require an adult main meal, loyalty app, voucher or advance booking, and some restaurants don’t participate.
Bookmark this page and share it with other parents so nobody misses out on these October half-term bargains!
All promotions are subject to participating locations, qualifying purchases, age limits and availability. Check the latest restaurant terms before travelling. Some promotions mentioned in this roundup still require independent verification before publication.