much that it is child-friendly. It’s Italian. Real, authentic Italian, so really it goes without saying that children are welcome.However, what’s more important for food lovers is that the food is delicious – made from the best quality fresh ingredients

twist – carefully sourcing the best produce from small independent producers, rare breed farmers, specialist fishermen and artisan producers. The children’s menu offers a fairly safe choice of Pork and Leek Sausages with Mash and Onion Gravy, Roast

eater? Cook with the children, be adventurous, cook and eat together.What’s the best way to tempt a fussy eater? If they are hungry, they will eat grown-up food, not a child’s menu. What’s your favourite restaurant? Noma in Copenhagen, which serves

. I hardly ever become cross or flustered. I am a firm believer that if you keep calm the children will calm down, too. Do you think families should be more encouraged to dine out in restaurants?Yes, if you allow children to learn to eat in restaurants, nine

, strawberries and cream (with no added sugar, of course) is perfect for the boys, even if it is messy. To spice it up for ourselves, my wife and I may pour a splash of champagne on top.What are the best recipes for weaning a baby? Felix and Tintin love shepherd

.What’s the best way to tempt a fussy eater? It’s brutal, but keep them hungry. Toddlers need  less food than babies, so don’t fret.Where do you dine out with your children? At Leon mostly. George has worked out that dad’s job, as well as “pushing buttons on ‘puter

DINNER AND A movie. That concept might seem like an all too distant memory once you have children. But how about the modern new way of thinking? How about Sunday brunch, followed by a family movie? That’s  the offering at The May Fair Hotel

in the hotel and restaurant. We had a bit of criticism at first from some food writers who thought little hooligans have no place in that temple and shrine of excellence. I didn’t want my restaurant to be a temple. It is part of my culture to have children

. This is an Alpine adventure with a difference and a number of our clients combine it with another week on the French or Italian Rivieras for the best of both worlds.Can you share three tips for travelling with children? Patience, flexibility and a sense of humour

importantly, with a brilliant Our Space children’s club, catering for children from eight months to 13 years, and a special games area for teens, which (once the children are happily entertained) leaves parents to indulge in a Roman Bathouse-style spa