Designed by a mum, for everyone.

As a busy mum of three, I know how stressful mealtimes can feel. Between busy schedules, tired evenings, cost-of-living pressures and very real fussy eating phases, feeding a family can quickly become overwhelming.

With over 18 years' experience across STEM and nutrition, I've seen how science, sensory learning and environment shape a child's relationship with food. But becoming a parent showed me something even more important — children don't need more pressure around food, they need more confidence, curiosity and positive experiences.

That insight became the foundation for Fussy Food Plates.

After extensive research, product development and real-life testing with families, I created a playful, sensory-led mealtime tool designed to make food feel more approachable, engaging and fun.

Our Mission

To help families feel less stressed and more supported around food — through nutrition-led education, sensory exploration and playful products that build children's confidence and give parents practical, realistic support.

What We Do

Fussy Food Plates is a nutrition-led brand and educational platform supporting families, schools and organisations across Ireland, the UK and beyond.

• 1:1 Parent Coaching — personalised, science-informed support to create calmer mealtimes at home.
• Schools & Early Years Workshops — interactive, sensory-led sessions for preschools and schools.
• Corporate Wellness & Parenting Talks — bespoke lunch-and-learns for workplaces.

Learn more on our Work With Me page.

Success to Date

Since launching in 2023, Fussy Food Plates has grown from a kitchen-table idea into an award-winning brand supporting families across Ireland, the UK and internationally. We've been featured on RTÉ News Today, Ireland AM, The Ray Foley Show and Newstalk, and collaborated with Piccolo, Vivio Junior, Keelings, Flahavan's, Green Isle, Nua Naturals, Linwoods and True Goodness. In 2023, Mrs Hinch shared Fussy Food Plates with her 4.7 million Instagram followers.