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Zebedees

Name: Zebedees
Address: Lewes Road, Lewes, BN86BN, GB
Telephone: +441323811307

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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.

02/11/2026

Is your two year old suddenly refusing foods they used to love? 🥦🍽️

Fussy eating is a common part of early childhood development, but it can make mealtimes challenging for parents and nursery practitioners.

Children's nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed shares her practical advice for managing fussy eating, from reducing mealtime pressure to introducing familiar foods and building consistent routines.

💚 The key? Patience, positivity and helping little ones build confidence around food at their own pace.

Read our latest blog for more tips!

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Zebedees! 🧡

It’s time for pumpkins, spooky costumes and plenty of Halloween fun! 🍂🕸️

Whether your little ones are dressing up, getting creative with pumpkin activities or enjoying some spooky celebrations at nursery, we hope today is filled with lots of smiles, laughter and a little Halloween magic! ✨

Wishing all our nurseries, little diners and their families a spook-tacular Halloween! 🎃

29/10/2026

Little Hands, Big Halloween Fun! 👻🎃

Pumpkin carving is a wonderful way to get little ones involved in the Halloween excitement, while encouraging creativity, sensory exploration and learning through play! 🧡

From scooping out the seeds to exploring different textures and creating spooky faces, there are plenty of ways for children to join in the fun.

✨ Our top tips for pumpkin fun with little ones:

🎃 Get messy! Let children scoop out the pumpkin seeds and explore the different textures for a fun sensory experience.

🖍️ Get creative! Encourage little ones to draw their own pumpkin faces, ready for an adult to carve, or decorate pumpkins using washable paints and stickers.

👻 Make it a learning opportunity! Count the seeds, talk about different shapes and colours, and explore where pumpkins come from.

💚 Reduce food waste! Save the clean, fresh pumpkin flesh removed during preparation and turn it into a delicious homemade soup.

🔪 Safety first! Leave the carving and sharp tools to adults, and supervise children throughout the activity.
And why not make the most of your leftover pumpkin with our delicious Thai-Inspired Pumpkin & Coconut Soup with Grilled Sweetcorn? 🥥🍲

Discover the recipe via our website.

How are your little ones getting creative with pumpkins this Halloween? We'd love to hear your ideas! 🎃

28/10/2026

A Little Halloween Inspiration from the Zebedees Kitchen! 🥥🎃
Looking for a warming, nutritious and child friendly recipe this autumn?

Our Thai Inspired Pumpkin & Coconut Soup with Grilled Sweetcorn is the perfect seasonal treat! 🍲

Made with naturally sweet pumpkin, creamy coconut milk, fresh ginger and a hint of lime, this delicious soup is packed with gentle flavours that little ones can enjoy, without the need for chilli!

💚 Naturally sweet and full of flavour

🥕 Packed with wholesome vegetables

👩‍🍳 Simple to prepare in just 35 to 40 minutes

🎃 A great way to use leftover fresh pumpkin from Halloween preparations

It's also a lovely opportunity to introduce children to new flavours while encouraging conversations about seasonal ingredients and reducing food waste.

Ready to give it a try? Discover the full recipe via our website.

27/10/2026

The votes are in…🏆🍽️

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved in our Family Favourite Competition! 💚

We’ve loved seeing your entries and discovering the delicious dishes that have become firm favourites around your family tables. 🥕

Now comes the exciting part… 👀✨

From November, we’ll start revealing our Family Favourite winners and sharing more about the dishes you chose!

We’re keeping the results under wraps for just a little longer, but we can’t wait to reveal them!

💬 Any predictions? Let us know in the comments! 👇

23/10/2026

Food for thought! 🌱

Today, some of the Zebedees team attended The Future of Public Sector Food, hosted by the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership at the University of Sussex.

It was a really inspiring event, exploring some of the challenges facing our food system, from climate change and future food security to the importance of supporting local producers and building more resilient supply chains.

One of the biggest takeaways was the importance of connecting food businesses with local growers and suppliers, and finding practical ways to make those relationships work.

We came away with plenty of ideas, some fantastic new contacts and lots to think about as we continue exploring how Zebedees can make a positive difference.

And, of course, we couldn't leave without mentioning the delicious lunch, made entirely from produce sourced from local farms and producers. A wonderful reminder of just how much Sussex has to offer! 🥕🍅

A big thank you to the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership for bringing everyone together for such a valuable event.

23/10/2026

🍂✨ Something delicious is coming…

Our brand new Autumn/Winter Menu launches on 26 October! 🍽️💚

As the seasons change, so do our menus, bringing exciting new dishes and seasonal flavours to mealtimes across the nurseries we support. 🥕🍁

Expect warming dishes, plenty of variety and nutritious meals created specifically with growing little ones in mind.
We can’t wait to show you what’s on the menu! 😋

📅 26.10.26 — Save the date!

20/10/2026

Food safety and allergy awareness are incredibly important within early years settings. 🥗

That’s why conversations such as those surrounding Benedict’s Law matter. For nurseries and early years professionals, having clear processes, good communication and a strong understanding of the individual dietary requirements of every child is essential.

At Zebedees, supporting nurseries goes beyond simply providing meals. We believe in helping create safe, informed and positive mealtime experiences for every child in our care. 💚

We’ll continue to support greater awareness and education around food safety across the early years sector.

Read more about Benedict’s Law and the importance of food safety and allergy awareness in our latest blog:

👉View our blog, view our website on Benedicts Law.

19/10/2026

This October, we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on Teddy Bears Day Nursery in Hove, a wonderful independent nursery that has been part of the Zebedees family for an incredible 17 years! 🎉

Established in 1991 by owner and manager Sue Thomas, Teddy Bears has been providing a warm, nurturing and homely environment for local children and families for almost 35 years.

Small but full of heart, Teddy Bears prides itself on its close-knit, dedicated team, who together bring over 100 years of childcare experience. Their commitment to helping children feel happy, confident and secure shines through in everything they do.

The nursery was awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023, with inspectors praising its ambitious curriculum, thoughtfully planned activities and the wonderful support provided to both children and their families. 🌟

And there’s even more to celebrate! Sue was recently named Nursery Manager of the Year at the Nursery World Awards 2026, an amazing achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition of her dedication to early years education. We were especially delighted to be there on the night as sponsors of the award and to see one of our longest-standing nursery partners take home the trophy! 🏆

At Zebedees, we’re incredibly proud of our 17-year relationship with Teddy Bears. It’s partnerships like these that make what we do so rewarding.

A huge thank you and congratulations to Sue and the entire Teddy Bears team! We’re delighted to celebrate you as our October Nursery of the Month and look forward to many more years working together. ❤️

🔗 Find out more about Teddy Bears via their website.

17/10/2026

There’s a lot more that goes into a Zebedees menu than choosing what’s for lunch! 🍽️

Behind every menu is careful consideration around:

• Nutrition

• Variety

• Age-appropriate meals

• Different tastes and textures

• Dietary requirements

• Dishes children will actually enjoy

Our menus are created specifically with little ones in mind, helping nurseries provide varied and enjoyable mealtimes without having to manage everything themselves.

And right now, we’ve been busy preparing something new…

🍂 Our Autumn/Winter Menu launches on 26 October!

Keep an eye on our pages for your first look!

EarlyYearsNutrition HealthyEating NurseryLife SeasonalMenus NutritiousMeals

Address

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

Telephone

+441323811307

Website

http://www.zebedees.co.uk/, https://linktr.ee/zebedees

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