At Papilio, we believe children thrive when they are nourished with fresh, wholesome food made with care. Every meal is prepared onsite by our qualified Centre Cooks using seasonal Australian produce, ensuring children enjoy food that is both delicious and nutritionally balanced.
From a baby’s first tastes to confident preschoolers serving themselves at the table, mealtimes at Papilio are calm, joyful moments that support learning, independence, and connection.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about our menus, mealtime philosophy, and recipes you can recreate at home.
Our menu changes each season so children can enjoy vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients at their freshest. Each day includes:
Across our menu, you’ll find:
All menus are created through the FeedAustralia platform, ensuring meals meet national nutrition guidelines and reflect best practice for early childhood.
We’re delighted to introduce our Seasonal Family Cookbook, a beautiful collection of family-friendly recipes inspired by the wholesome meals served in our Papilio kitchens every day.
Developed in partnership with FeedAustralia, this cookbook reflects our commitment to fresh produce, thoughtful nutrition, and the joy of cooking together.
Inside, you’ll find child-approved snacks, simple weekday meals, and easy dishes little helpers can be part of, just like at Papilio. Each recipe uses fresh, seasonal ingredients selected from the menus created by our Centre Cooks.
We hope this collection brings a little of our kitchen warmth into your home.
Mealtimes are an important part of our daily rhythm - calm, unhurried, and designed to help children develop a positive relationship with food.
Our educators support children to:
Educators sit with children, modelling curiosity, confidence, and respect around meals. We work closely with families to accommodate allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural food preferences, ensuring every child feels safe and supported.
We know nutrition can feel overwhelming at times. These resources offer practical guidance to support healthy eating at home:
Looking for fresh ideas for weekday dinners, lunchboxes, or cooking together on weekends?
Explore our growing collection of quick, nutritious recipes designed for busy families.
