Hi mamas . Would you provide lunch to nanny? I live in the UK. The nanny is not cooking, I’m cooking in advance for the family. Just wondering if I should cook in advance for the nanny, too.

I don't have a nanny but I think if they're feeding the kids lunch then they would probably eat with them so yes (I used to live in a houseshare with a nanny and her family went with if she's making it for the kids she may as well eat with them)

My sister nannys and all the families make her food and tell her to eat whatever snacks she wants.. I feel like it’s only right especially if they are gonna be there during meal time

I’m surprised the Nanny isn’t cooking but maybe I have high expectations. I haven’t hired a nanny, nor have I nannied. If I did, I would want them to make meals on certain days. Either way - no matter who is cooking I would expect that she’s eating with the kids.

I guess ask her. I dunno if she would feel OK eating food pre prepared (like if she has allergies or preferrences)

I’m a live out nanny, and in all of my roles I have cooked and included in my contract was that I could have meals provided while working whether we were home or out on a day out. Sometimes I wouldn’t and I’d have my leftover from the night before etc. No harm in asking your nanny if they would like lunch/dinner provided. My families also allowed me to add to the shopping list if there were specific dietary needs.