Parents across the country will all have endured a frustrating mealtime as a fussy child refuses to eat.

Now one father reckons the answer is not threats or bribery - but cartoon-inspired meals.

Mark Northeast's ideas include a carrot and rocket Finding Nemo clownfish, a ham sandwich caterpillar with a cherry tomato for a head and SpongeBob SquarePants made from sausage and bread.