Nourish Me
Nourish Me – simple, joyful food
When tamariki have time and autonomy to explore foods at their own pace, they can begin to build a healthy relationship with food and their tinana (bodies). Nourish Me ensures every mealtime is peaceful and intentional – we care about where our food comes from, how it arrives on our plates and what happens in between. Nourish Me foundations cover:
The most delicious food is often the simplest. Nourish Me recipes are lovingly created from minimally processed seasonal produce. This lets the kai shine through so your child can explore a wide range of foods as close to their natural state as possible.
Kai is served to tamariki based on a whole-food vegetarian menu, with dairy, eggs and plant-based proteins like legumes – all made with love by our kai creators. This nourishes your child’s growing body and mind, ensuring there’s a place at the table for every child.
Joyful and colourful, our menus present tamariki with a mix of familiar and new foods in various shapes, textures, sizes and a rainbow of colours. This variety helps children explore the world of food with openness and curiosity.
Mealtimes are rituals – Kaiako and tamariki gather to slow down and connect. This mindfulness and presence help the children learn to listen to and trust their bodies. Children are encouraged to serve themselves, take their time and savour their meals.