Why Toby Carvery is Britain's Best Family Restaurant
Feeding children at restaurants can often be stressful and expensive, but Toby Carvery's approach makes family dining both affordable and stress-free.
Unlike standard kids menus that offer only fried chicken or fish fingers, Toby gives every child the option of a proper Sunday roast with unlimited trips to the vegetable deck.
1. Age Categories & Price Structure
- Little Tummies (Under 5s): Smaller portions suited for toddlers, including 99p baby breakfast plates.
- Big Kids (Under 12s): Full child-sized meals with choice of roast meat or hot kitchen mains.
Main Meal Prices:
- Kids Famous Carvery: £6.49 (Carved roast meat + unlimited vegetable deck).
- Kids Meat-Free Carvery (V): £5.49 (Unlimited vegetable deck).
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets: £5.99 (5 nuggets with chips or unlimited veg deck).
- Sausages & Yorkie Pud: £5.99 (2 pork chipolatas with Yorkshire pudding & veg deck).
- Tomato & Meatball Pasta: £5.99 (Pork & beef meatballs in hidden-veg sauce).
- Children's Cooked Breakfast: £4.49 (Unlimited morning buffet).
2. The Secret Superpower: Unlimited Vegetable Access
Every single child who orders a main meal (even chicken nuggets or pasta!) has the option to visit the carvery deck for unlimited freshly steamed carrots, sweet garden peas, cauliflower cheese, and crispy roast potatoes.
Parents love that children can see and choose their own vegetables, which encourages healthy eating habits in a fun, relaxed environment.
3. Kids Drink & Dessert Bundles
- Add a Drink & Pudding: For an extra £1.30 to £1.99, children can choose a fruit juice (Fruit Shoot or Pip Organic) plus dessert.
- Make Your Own Sundae (£1.99): The star of the dessert menu! Children receive a bowl of dairy vanilla ice cream alongside pots of chocolate or strawberry sauce, mini marshmallows, and crunchy chocolate sprinkles to decorate their own sundae.
Written by Sarah Thornton
Specialising in UK dining economics, regional pub chains, and restaurant menu analysis. Based in England and conducting regular audits of Toby Carvery branches across Great Britain.
