Tesco is introducing a new 65p rule for shoppers, extending its Kids Eat Free scheme to include weekends for the first time this summer. The offer runs until September 1, allowing thousands more families to enjoy free meals for their children.
How the Scheme Works
The Café and The Coffee Shops scheme will operate in over 330 participating Tesco stores from June 25 until September 1, seven days a week. Customers can get one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast, or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with any full-price adult purchase when they scan their Tesco Clubcard. The adult purchase can be as small as an apple costing just 65 pence, according to Tesco. There is no limit to the number of kids' meals redeemable, benefiting families of all sizes.
Menu Options and Healthy Choices
Popular menu items include breakfast options such as Egg & Soldiers, Beans & Soldiers, and Pancakes. Hot main meals include Omega 3 Fish Fingers, Baked Chicken Strips, and Pork Sausages. The Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix includes a sandwich, a drink, two snacks, and a piece of fresh fruit, offering healthy and satisfying options from breakfast until dinner.
Additional Savings and Government Support
Tesco is also cutting the full prices of children’s meals in The Café and The Coffee Shop, supported by the Labour Party government’s decision to slash VAT across children's meals, activities, and days out as part of their Great British Summer Savings. To further help with the cost of keeping kids entertained, customers can exchange their Clubcard vouchers with Tesco Reward Partners, including family favourites such as PizzaExpress and Cineworld.
Quote from Tesco
Claire De Silva, Head of Communities at Tesco, said: “We know that household budgets can be really stretched, especially over the long summer holiday, so offering free meals to children during this time is just one of the ways we can support families.”
