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About

A Food Revolution…Building Healthy Futures

Little Tummy Tucker is part of a revolution in childhood nutrition.



Our Vision

Our vision is not just providing children with the best possible nutrition for today; it lies in the bigger picture helping to set children up for lifelong health and wellbeing.

We know that what we serve children today will frame their future eating habits, so we employ a team of highly qualified and passionate nutritional experts to create our menu food plans.

We provide nutritious, quality food in correct portion sizes to ensure vibrant health …. both now and into the future.

By serving nutritious meals and snacks we are helping to form the future nutritional behavior of children, including their enjoyment of healthy food types and learned portion control.

Join Little Tummy Tucker… Be Part of the Revolution in Kid’s Nutrition.

Our Promise

Quality Childcare Food: Our promise to you is that we will provide you with a product and service that represents value for money and convenience, instilling trust and peace of mind.

At Little Tummy Tucker we are all about the health and wellbeing of growing children, so we’ve recruited only the best of the best!

The Little Tummy Tucker team includes leading child dietician Kate Di Prima, and renowned behavioural specialist Meg Parkinson. So you can trust us when we say Little Tummy Tucker knows what kids need!

You won’t find a better supplier of nutritional and convenient meals for your children.

Our Experts

Childcare catering experts: Little Tummy Tucker takes the responsibility of caring for the nutritional needs of little ones very seriously. That’s why we employ a team of experts.

Kate Di Prima | Little Tummy Tucker Dietician and Nutritionist

Kate Di Prima has 17 years’ experience as an accredited practising dietician and nutritionist and has been advising Little Tummy Tucker since 2005. Kate is the author of 2 recipe books including: More Peas Please: Solutions for Fussy Eater. Kate is also a regular columnist for several publications including Practical Parenting and the media spokesperson for Dieticians Association Queensland. Kate is dedicated to giving growing kids the nutritional balance they need to be happy and healthy!

Click here for Kate’s latest articles on children’s nutrition.

Meg Parkinson | Little Tummy Tucker Child Behavioural Consultant

Meg is our behavioural specialist and has 15 years’ experience working in the education sector. She is the leader in the development of the education policy on bullying and holds a Bachelor of Education (Special Education) as well as a Masters of Education (Guidance and counselling). Meg is also a consultant and class facilitator for smart parenting and behavioural management programs. Meg really has an answer for everything child-related! Have a look at Thrive Parenting’s (Meg’s business) website for more information about Meg and what she does.

What Makes Us Different

  • Our meals are delivered fresh daily.
  • Our menu plans meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines and are carefully prepared by our very own nutrition expert, Kate Di Prima.
  • We understand the health of a future generation is in our hands and we take that responsibility very seriously.
  • We offer morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 52 weeks every year.
  • We provide for children with special dietary needs, including allergies, at no extra cost.
  • We provide full training, equipment and support to Childcare Centres to ensure they have the best possible experience and can offer a competitive advantage to parents.
  • We believe in what we do: our business is based on a passionate belief in changing negative health trends in children. We know we can make a difference to your child’s health – today and in the future.
  • Our motivation is not just based on our bottom line; we are driven by our desire to be a driving force in a health revolution for kids.
    • Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I heat the food?
    Our food can be heated in a gas or electric oven, a steam oven or microwave. If you don’t have a reliable heating method Little Tummy Tucker will provide one.

    How much fridge space do I need?
    As a guide, if children currently bring in their own food, you should have enough fridge space. We deliver daily so there is no need to store food.

    How long is the shelf life of the food?
    Little Tummy Tucker meals will last up to 10 days from the day they are delivered.

    How often do you deliver?
    Little Tummy Tucker delivers daily using refrigerated vans. And we bring your meals right into the kitchen and help you unpack.

    How often do you change your menu?
    Little Tummy Tucker has a 6 week rotational roster, so even the fussiest eaters are kept interested.

    Do your meals comply with Australian Standards?
    Our food preparation and planning is designed to exceed Australian standards. Our in-house nutritional expert creates menus that fulfill all the nutritional requirements of your child while in Child Care. And our meals are prepared in high specification HACCP-approved commercial kitchens under rigorous processes and control.

    References

    Child nutrition is vitally important. That’s why we always refer to reputable sources when planning our menu.
    Some of the child nutrition references we use when menu planning:

  • Nutrient reference values
  • Queensland Health’s Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood Settings Guidelines
  • The Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013
  • Dieticians Association of Australia
  • Childcare and Healthy Eating
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