The great children’s menu rip-off: Restaurants accused of serving ready meals to kids

At least 40% of 140 protein options – meat, fish and plant-based – across the high street were ultra-processed, according to analysis -

UK restaurant chains have been accused of “ripping parents off” by serving ready meals and ultra-processed food on the children’s menu.

The Soil Association found that meals are “rarely” being prepared and cooked on site using fresh ingredients, with pre-made pasta sauces simply being warmed up at restaurants like Bella Italia, Prezzo and TGI Fridays.