Many UK care homes have had to operate with tight budgets, rising food costs and understaffed kitchens over the past few years. The challenge increases when residents have medical conditions such as diabetes and dysphagia.
Bidfood’s culinary development chefs brought coronation-themed recipes to life in a guide titled ‘A Feast Fit for a King’. The 12 dishes and four royal-themed tipples, allowed residents with difficulties swallowing, severe allergies and those who need to watch their blood sugar to be well catered for.
Taking inspiration from some of King Charles’ favourite dishes, the menu included cheesy baked eggs, zesty cream of lemon and the king of puddings, a warm apple and blackberry upside down cake.
Wayne Wright, healthcare culinary development chef at Bidfood said: “This is a crowning moment in British history and it brings the perfect opportunity to bring everyone together and celebrate, especially as the care sector has to navigate under cost and staffing pressures. We hope that our latest guide, coming out in early April, will evoke that feeling of celebration in residents and relieve some of the weight that care home caterers are currently under.
“Mealtimes are so important to a resident’s daily routine because it creates a sense of normalcy, as well as contributes to their wellbeing. It’s crucial that care home caterers get their offering right with delicious and cost-effective meals, by taking advantage of the amazing tools we have available so they can cater with confidence.”
For more guidance, inspiration, and support on catering for the care sector please visit: https://www.bidfood.co.uk/care-homes/.