Popular restaurant chain launches new subscription saving families hundreds

Family-friendly restaurant chain Prezzo has introduced a subscription service which it suggests could help a household save almost £1,500 annually on dining expenses. Timed to launch during the half term school break, the Prezzo Italian Kids Club is priced at £1.99 monthly – or £19.99 annually.

In return, households can receive up to three complimentary children’s meals whenever an adult purchases a full-priced main course. Prezzo maintains the proposition represents the UK’s first dining initiative of its type, enabling families to reduce costs throughout the year. The terms and conditions indicate it covers up to three youngsters who can each receive a complimentary three-course children’s meal per visit from Prezzo’s standard children’s menu, alongside the purchase of one full-priced adult main dish, reports the Mirror.

Whilst it’s limited to once daily, that still provides numerous occasions.

Prezzo explained that, should a household with three youngsters utilise the arrangement once weekly throughout the year, it would deliver savings of £1,462 across the 12-month period, even accounting for the £19.99 annual subscription.

That would require frequent Prezzo visits, admittedly, and excludes the expense of the adult dish and any beverages for either adults or youngsters. It’s also restricted to children aged two to 12 and the establishment’s standard children’s menu exclusively.

James Brown, chief executive of Prezzo Italian, said: “We know that family life is busy, especially for larger families juggling multiple little ones. As a dad of two, I understand how valuable it is to have somewhere reliable to go where kids are looked after, have fun and eat well, whilst parents can get a break.

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“That’s why we wanted to create something genuinely helpful, built around real families, offering everyday value all year round. This isn’t just a half term deal or a one off promotion, but real, everyday value that parents can rely on, especially when budgets are stretched.”

While Prezzo’s offer runs for longer, numerous other restaurants, pubs and establishments are providing special half term promotions, where children can dine either free of charge or for £1.

As ever, it’s advisable to verify the complete details and terms and conditions beforehand: certain offers necessitate an adult meal purchase or are restricted to specific days or times.

In-store cafes

Where: Tesco cafes

What: One complimentary kids’ Hot Meal Deal, Kids’ Hot Breakfast or Kids’ Pick ‘N’ Mix with any adult item bought in The Café for dine-in exclusively. A child must be present and a Tesco Clubcard/app is required.

When: From February 16 to 20 in England and Wales. There are regional variations in Redcar and Cleveland, Durham, Gateshead, where it runs from February 23 to 27.

What: Children dine for £1 (kids hot meal deal or cold pick and mix selection) with no adult minimum spend.

When: Throughout the day, daily, for the entire year.

Where: Dobbies Garden Centres

What: Kids eat for £1 (children’s breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast or a child’s hot meal or pick n mix lunch box with an adult main meal), £1 supplement applies to kids Sunday roast at selected restaurants.

When: Daily, breakfast until 11.30am and then 12pm to 3pm.

Where: Dunelm Pausa Cafes

What: Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the cafe (choose a kids main, drink and two snacks).

When: All day, every day.

What: One free kids meal with one adult meal costing £5 or more. Child must be under 16 years old.

When: All day, every day.

Restaurant chains and Pubs

Where: Pizza Express

What: The popular family chain is reintroducing its Holiday Heroes offer. Children aged under 12 can enjoy a three-course Piccolo meal (usually £8.50) for free when an adult main is purchased.

Teenagers can get a Classic pizza and drink for just £12.

When: From Monday February 16 to 22.

In addition, parents seeking a break can indulge in two starters, two mains and drinks for £50 until Monday 2nd March.

What: Receive a free King JR meal with a qualifying adult meal purchase. Its Family Bundle deals, King savers, cheeseburger, hamburger and all Melts are excluded.

It’s also not available at all Burger King restaurants, including those at motorway services, airports and train stations.

When: February 16 to 22, via the Burger King app.

What: One child aged eight and under dines free per full-paying adult ordering a main course from the main menu.

When: Daily, 12 to 5pm (excludes Saturdays at London Bond Street and Oxford Street branches).

What: Available via the ASK Perks rewards app, offering up to two complimentary kids meals with the purchase of at least one full price adult main meal.

When: From February 8 to 22 (excluding February 14 from 5pm).

What: Children can enjoy three courses and a drink for free or £1.

When: Sunday – Thursday, one child (aged two to 11 years old) eats free all day with every adult meal.

What: Kids can dine for free with the purchase of any adult main meal.

When: Every day from 12pm – 4pm.

Where: Franco Manca (selected pizzerias)

What: One child (aged 12 years and under) receives a free individual kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal.

When: Monday to Thursday. Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

Where: Frankie and Benny’s

What: Kids can dine for free with every adult main meal purchased.

When: All day, every day during school holidays. Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

What: For just 95p, children can enjoy pasta, tomato sauce, a soft drink and a piece of fruit at Ikea.

When: Every day from 11am, no purchase of an adult meal necessary.

Where: Las Iguanas (selected restaurants only)

What: One child (up to 12 years old) receives a complimentary main, dessert and drink from the Niños menu when an adult orders a main course from the a la carte menu, upon downloading the app and joining My Iguanas. Only one app perk can be redeemed per table.

When: Every day (excluding lunch menu).

Where: Marco Pierre White Restaurants

What: Children under 12 can enjoy a free main with each full-paying adult main course from the a la carte menu.

When: Throughout the school holidays, excluding Saturdays after 6pm. Dates, times and availability may vary per restaurant so it’s advisable to check with your local restaurant before visiting.

What: One child under 10 eats free (from the children’s menu) when an adult purchases a main course from the à la carte menu (at all OK Diners except those on the A1).

When: All day, every day.

What: One child up to 10 years old eats free per full-paying adult (once you’ve filled in your details on the website and downloaded the voucher).

When: All weekend, and every weekday from 4pm.

What: One child under 10 eats free (mini pizza with one topping) with every full paying adult.

What: One kids main meal for £1 per adult main meal (excludes breakfast or any other offer or set menu).

When: From 3pm to 7pm, Mondays to Fridays (from 12pm during school holidays).

What: One kids main meal for £1 per adult main meal.

When: Every Sunday (selected venues only). Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

What: One complimentary kids meal (from the kids menu) for every £15 adult spend, for children under 12.

What: Kids eat free with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend). Includes sushi, Japanese hot favourites, or kiddo bento boxes.

When: All day in the school holidays.

Where: Zizzi (selected restaurants)

What: Kids can receive a complimentary Bambini meal with the purchase of each adult main meal when you download the app and join the Zillionaires’ Club. Maximum six free Bambini meals per table.

When: From February 16 to 22.

What: Up to two children can eat free when one adult orders any main (breakfast, lunch or dinner).

When: Available Monday 16 to Friday 20 February. As such it doesn’t include Saturday and Sunday.

What: Children can receive a meal – from the chain’s Smaller Bites and Bigger Bites and Kids’ Breakfast menus – for just £1 when ordered with an adult main. Includes free unlimited salad.

Add dessert for an extra £2.

When: Until Friday, February 20.

Breakfast freebies for kids

Where: Beefeater

What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free for every adult unlimited breakfast costing £10.99.

When: Until 10.30am weekdays and 11am weekends.

What: Two children under 16 dine free with every adult breakfast, plus a three-course children’s menu is available for just £6.49.

When: Breakfast runs from 6.30am to 10.30am on weekdays and 7am to 11am at weekends.

What: Up to two children under 16 receive complimentary breakfast with an adult full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal.

When: Breakfast is offered at most Premier Inns, daily.

Where: The Lounges Restaurants (selected locations only)

What: Complimentary breakfast during school holidays for Little Loungers. Children can enjoy cereals, fruits, toast and more at no cost.

When: School holidays. Not all Lounges participate in the offer, contact your local branch to confirm availability.

What: Two children aged under 16 receive free breakfast with every adult breakfast bought. Children can also get two courses for just £4.99.

When: Breakfast times differ depending on hotel.

Where: Travelodge hotels with an open on-site Bar Café

What: Children under 15 receive breakfast for £1 with every full paying adult.

When: Breakfast times differ depending on hotel.

What: Two children under 16 receive complimentary breakfast with every adult full breakfast. Adult breakfast is priced at £20.99 per person.

When: 6.30am until 10/30am Monday to Friday, and 7am until 11am Saturday and Sunday.