what we do
We provide frozen toddler food aimed for children from age 1 upwards (or even an emergency meal for Mum or Dad..been there, done that!). We aim to make it as quick and convenient as possible, and of course extremely tasty and healthy too. Knowing only too well that every chlld has different tastes and different appetites (on different days!), Benji’s Bites provide completely flexible meals ready in minutes.
We have a range of 12 different frozen food cubes that can be mixed and matched any way you want. You can order whatever cubes you want and create meals unique to every child if you wish. We have a choice of four carbohydrate based cubes, five meat, fish and vegan “mains”, two vegetable sides, and a “use for anything” tomato and vegetable sauce. See our full range here
Do you like Mamamade, Pots for Tots, Lune + Wild? Freshly prepared frozen meals for your little one, then you’ll love our meals too. Benji’s Bites give you the bonus flexibility of being able to choose both your meal combination and portion size!
Frozen locked in freshness
Our products are cooked in small batches and blast frozen to lock in freshness. Freezing is the best and most natural way to preserve the nutrients and flavour in food because no preservatives are needed.
Blast (or flash) freezing also improves the quality of the food as it forms smaller ice crystals than standard home freezing.
Not only does it help to reduce food waste, it is also super convenient to have healthy meals stored in the freezer for when you need it most.
Here a vegetable, there a vegetable
Our products are full of vegetables cooked in a way your child will love, and if the product is vegetarian it’s also vegan.
Benji’s Bites meals are packed with vegetables and some recipes have up to 7 different veggies included. Across the range, I use butternut squash, tomatoes, peppers, carrot, courgette, peas, onion, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, potato, sweet potato and fresh herbs.
The veggies are chopped up small, so they aren’t too obvious for those veggie-dodging toddlers! But they also add some colour and variety to the meals.
All our products have been developed in conjunction with Registered Dietitians to ensure they are nutritionally balanced. We give portion guidance flexed based on the age of the child - see the FAQs.
Organic where it matters
We make sure that all of our recipes that contain any of “the dirty dozen”, vegetables that have been identified to have high levels of pesticide in conventional products, are organic. These include tomatoes, celery and potatoes.
For everything on the “clean fifteen”, we don’t use organic. For everything in between, we use organic if there isn’t too much of a price difference. We’re consciously trying not to add in cost where we don’t think it adds value, whilst still using good quality ingredients. Buying UK, local and seasonal is just as important to me as using organic vegetables.
Quick and convenient
From the freezer to the table in 5 minutes. Kids want seconds…. easily done in another few minutes, and with no waste.
Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t need the gift of time when you’re trying to feed hungry toddlers!
Our Quick ‘n’ Mix concept allows you to mix and match each meal for each child in no time at all.
Our packaging is compostable
We care about the environment and our impact on it, and have chosen the packaging to reflect this. The pouches are 100% compostable and biodegradable. Within this is better than being recyclable. Add it to your home compost heap, green garden waste bin or food waste bin. The label is not currently compostable but is designed to easily peel off before composting the pouch.
The delivery packaging and ice packs are recyclable or reusable too.