An educator and a child cooking together at the play kitchen

Meals & Nutrition

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State-of-the-art dining experience

A commercial kitchen, a qualified chef, and a healthy, positive relationship with food.

At Elles Belles Early Learning, we prioritise a holistic dining experience, featuring a commercial kitchen led by a fully qualified chef and a spacious, state-of-the-art dining room designed to foster a calming atmosphere.

Our unique servery enables children to witness meal preparation, fostering interaction with our chef and promoting autonomy through self-serving options.

Our cooking classes are hands-on, teaching children about measuring, stirring and pouring, and assisting in developing early science and mathematical concepts. To promote health and nutrition, our organic fruit and vegetable garden is used in conjunction with these experiences, teaching children the cycle of life. The best part is the sense of achievement when they get to eat their delicious creation.

An educator and a child measuring and mixing together at the play kitchen bench

How we approach food

Nutritious, inclusive and hands-on

The Elles Belles chef in the commercial kitchen with fresh fruit and vegetables

Nutritionally balanced and culturally diverse meals

Our commitment to uninterrupted learning extends to meal times, with progressive meals that are nutritionally balanced and reflect cultural diversity. Our menu includes breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late-night snack, catering to all dietary needs while ensuring that every child enjoys a variety of flavours and nutrients.

Allergy-friendly practices

Understanding the importance of safety, we implement rigorous protocols to accommodate allergies and anaphylaxis, maintaining nut and egg-free campuses to protect our children’s health.

Seedlings growing in the campus organic fruit and vegetable garden bed

Organic gardening for hands-on learning

Complementing our culinary offerings, our organic fruit and vegetable garden serves as a living classroom where children can engage in the cultivation and selection of produce for their meals. This hands-on approach not only educates them about the life cycle of plants but also instils a deeper appreciation for nature and the origins of their food.

Our chefs