Tailored to your baby
Menus are planned around age, texture stage, allergies, favourite foods and foods they're learning to like.
What makes it different
Not baby food delivery — personal prep for your little one.
Fresh baby food brands make meals for babies. Little Manna makes meals for your baby.
Cooked in your home
Prepared in your kitchen, with your chosen ingredients, containers and routine.
Nanny-informed
Built from real childcare experience, not just recipe development.
Parent relief
Less planning, less batch-cooking and less mealtime stress every week.
How it works
Weekly prep that fits your home rhythm.
Tell me about your little one
Age, eating stage, allergies, routine, likes, dislikes and parent goals.
Approve the menu
I create a simple weekly menu and grocery list for you to approve.
I cook in your kitchen
I come to your home, prep the meals, portion everything and label it.
Fridge/freezer ready
You get homemade meals with ingredients, allergens, storage and reheating notes.
Packages
Choose the prep day that suits your week.
Mini Prep
£150 + groceries
2–3 hours
- 6–8 portions
- Good for trying the service
Most popular
Weekly Little Prep
£300 + groceries
4–5 hours
- 12–18 portions
- 3–5 meal types (frozen food etc)
- 1–2 breakfast/snack options (smoothies/juices)
- Labels + storage notes
- Light kitchen clean-down
Family Prep Day
£450 + groceries
6–7 hours
- Toddler meals plus simple family sides/meals
- Good for busier households
Groceries are not included. Parents can order ingredients directly or I can create a suggested shopping list.
Example meals
Simple meals for tiny hands and little mouths.
- Banana oat pancakes
- Soft veggie fritters
- Hidden veg pasta sauce
- Chicken, sweet potato & pea patties
- Salmon rice balls
- Mini egg muffins
- Lentil coconut stew
- Apple cinnamon porridge pots
Menus are adapted to your child's stage, allergies and parent guidance.
Safety and trust
Gentle, careful and parent-approved.
Every family starts with an intake form covering allergies, foods already introduced, texture stage, preferences and parent concerns. Meals are clearly labelled with ingredients, allergens, date cooked, storage and reheating notes.
Little Manna does not replace medical or nutrition advice. For allergies, medical needs or specialist diets, parents should follow advice from their GP, health visitor or dietitian.
- Allergy-aware intake
- Parent-approved menus
- Clear food labels
- Fridge/freezer guidance
- Light kitchen clean-down
- Food hygiene practices
About
Your little one's cook.
Hi, I'm Gabrielle. I'm a nanny and creative based in London, and Little Manna came from something I was already doing naturally: making simple homemade food for little ones. After a parent suggested I offer it properly, I started shaping it into a small in-home meal prep service for families who want something more personal than a set menu or delivery box.
My approach is warm, practical and child-led — meals are made around the baby in front of me, not a one-size-fits-all menu.
Recipe book
Want a little taste first?
Download the Little Manna mini recipe book: simple baby and toddler meal ideas for 11 months+.
Get the free recipe bookFAQ
Questions parents usually ask.
Do you cook in my home?
Yes. Little Manna is an in-home service. I cook in your kitchen using your preferred ingredients and containers.
Are groceries included?
No. The weekly price is for planning, cooking, portioning, labelling and light clean-down. Groceries are separate.
Can you cook for allergies?
I can adapt meals around parent guidance and known allergens, but I do not give medical or dietetic advice. For serious allergies or medical diets, parents should follow professional guidance.
What age is this for?
Babies and toddlers 11 months+. Meals are adapted to the child's eating stage and parent preferences.
Do you make purées?
The focus is 11 months+ meals, soft finger foods and toddler-friendly prep, but texture can be adapted depending on the child.
How many meals do I get?
The £300 weekly package usually includes around 12–18 portions, depending on the menu and cooking time.
Do you clean up?
I do a light clean-down of the cooking area, but deep cleaning is not included.
Enquire
Tell me about your little one.
Start with a short enquiry, then book a free intro call if you are ready to chat.
- Parent submits short enquiry form.
- Parent can book a free 10–15 min intro call.
- If it feels like a good fit, I send the full Typeform parent intake.
- After intake is complete, I create the menu and grocery list for approval.
- Weekly prep is confirmed once the menu and date are agreed.
Intro call
Book a free intro call
Before starting weekly prep, we'll have a short 10–15 minute chat about your child's age, eating stage, allergies, routine, likes/dislikes, location and what kind of meal support you need.
Book an intro callBooking a call does not confirm a paid prep session. Weekly prep is confirmed after the parent intake, menu agreement and date confirmation.
Full parent intake
The full parent intake form is for after we've spoken or if I've sent it to you directly. It covers your child's age, eating stage, allergies, routine, likes/dislikes and parent preferences.
Open parent intake form