Delivering meals to over six million patients in NHS trust and private hospitals, Compass’s healthcare division has developed the menu based on insights from the Patient Association’s ‘Patient First Report,’ and prioritises “great taste, wider choice and correct temperature.”
The 30-strong dish menu includes eight new additions for autumn/winter ’17: a lamb and lentil stew, salmon and tomato pasta, Chinese chicken curry, three vegetarian dishes of cheese and potato pie, vegetarian meatballs and roast potatoes, and a potato, leek and pearl barley soup, as well as a choice of finger food to help those living with dementia.
Managing director of healthcare, Steven Cenci, said: “The innovative nature of our Steamplicity system allows us to cook fresh and raw ingredients in just minutes, enabling us to provide patients with food that is both great tasting and nutritious.
“Coupled with the findings from our ‘Patient First Report,’ we have the tools to continually perfect our patient dining offer and these new dishes really strengthen the choice we have on the menu.”
Kate Edgecombe, Steamplicity new product development manager, added: “We have already gained great feedback from clients and patients, especially around the increased choice. We work really hard to develop our menus, using insights to make informed decisions, so it’s great to see the new dishes being enjoyed by patients nationwide.”