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Better hospital food starts here.

For over 25 years, we’ve been nourishing patients, staff and visitors across the healthcare sector with meals that make a real difference. Our expert support helps hospitals cut waste, lower their carbon footprint and improve every mealtime.

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Why choose us

Our healthcare service goes beyond delivery

Great meals for patients, staff and visitors are just the start. From planning and training to ongoing guidance, our teams work alongside healthcare providers to help services run smoothly, reduce food waste and manage costs. It’s expert support that’s there from day one and for the long term.

Nutrition built in.

Our chefs and in-house dietitians work together to create delicious meals to meet a wide range of tastes, dietary and cultural needs.

Making mealtimes easier.

Flexible food systems and expert support help make mealtimes work for each hospital and those it serves.

Quality without compromise.

Carefully developed meals, backed by rigorous food safety standards and specialist options including BDA aligned and IDDSI compliant choices.

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Who we serve.

Delicious, nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.

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Patient Meals

From everyday favourites to specialist nutrition, our wide range of meals gives patients more choice whatever their dietary and cultural needs.

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Staff and Visitor Dining

Flexible, convenient food options give staff and visitors more choice, whether they need a quick bite or a satisfying meal.

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Patient meals

Our patient meals exceed expectations.

Great hospital food has an important role to play in patient recovery and wellbeing. Our meals combine great taste, specialist nutrition and more choice, with expert support to help hospitals deliver better mealtimes.

Making a real difference to patients.

More choice.

A wide range of meals to meet different tastes, dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Flexible portion sizes.

Flexible portion sizes to suit different appetites.

With exceptional quality in every serving.

Our meals are carefully prepared and frozen to protect taste, quality and nutrition until they are ready to serve.

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Benefits

  • Nutrition built in. Our chefs and dietitians work together to create meals that support a wide range of nutritional and clinical needs.

  • Food safety without compromise. From our onsite allergen laboratory to specialist texture modified meals, safety is built into everything we do.

  • Delivering measurable results. Flexible portion sizes, menu planning and expert support can help reduce food waste and support NHS Net Zero ambitions.

The apetito difference.

Great hospital food starts with great meals. But it's the expertise, flexibility and support behind them that make a real difference to hospital catering teams.

Food that puts patients first

  • Delicious, nutritious meals created by our chefs and dietitians.
  • Specialist options for a wide range of dietary and clinical needs.
  • Consistent quality, taste and presentation.
  • Flexible portion sizes to suit different appetites.

Expertise that makes catering easier

  • Dedicated dietitian support and menu planning.
  • Practical support for hospital catering teams.
  • Simplified food preparation and service.
  • Flexible meal options that help reduce food waste
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Staff & visitor meals

Staff and Visitor Dining.

From busy shifts to visiting loved ones, good food matters. Our flexible dining options make it easier for staff and visitors to enjoy delicious, nutritious food throughout the day.

Benefits

  • The highest standards. Every single meal is made to the same rigorous quality, safety and nutritional standards as our patient meals.

  • Flexible systems. Enjoy a range of service delivery options to meet the needs of your site and customers.

  • Quality and value. A wide range of affordable options means there is no need to compromise on taste, quality or choice.

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Making a real difference to your staff and visitors.

  • The highest standards. Great food and more choice can bring a little comfort to time spent at the hospital.

  • Convenient options. Flexible food choices make it easier to find something satisfying, even when time is limited.

  • More choice for everyone. A wide range of meals caters for different tastes, appetites and dietary requirements.

A difference you can look forward to.

Common catering challenges.

  • Limited and repetitive menus.
  • Long wait times during peak hours.
  • Inconsistent food quality and presentation.
  • Few options for different dietary needs.
  • Poor value for money.

apetito staff and visitor dining.

  • Greater choice and variety.
  • Grab-and-go options for time-pressured staff.
  • Consistent high quality, delicious meals.
  • Meals that meet all dietary needs and preferences.
  • Quality food that delivers value for money.
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Great taste. Nutrition built in.

Every meal starts with quality ingredients and the expertise of our chefs and dietitians. Together, they create delicious, nutritious food for a wide range of tastes, appetites and dietary needs. And with rigorous testing for allergens and pathogens, food safety is built in at every stage.

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Why partner with apetito?

Over 25 years' experience.

Benefit from a quarter of a century of award-winning expertise.

Trusted across the UK.

More than 700 healthcare teams trust apetito to help them deliver great food and reliable service.

Recognised for what we do.

Our food, service and approach to sustainability have been recognised with awards across our business.

Dedicated support

You will be supported by a dedicated Catering Consultant and Training & Operations Manager throughout your partnership.

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What our customers say

The proof isn't just in the pudding.

See the difference apetito is making in hospitals across the UK.

“After the changeover day, the support from apetito continued… The support is high in terms of what we need, whether it’s improving productivity, or training in plate presentation.”

Julie Griffiths

Catering Manager, Salford Royal Hospital

“Results show us that patient satisfaction is above 90%. I would recommend apetito. We are collaborative partners working to improve the patient experience”

Anne Byrne

Facilities Manager, Hillingdon Hospital

“apetito was involved from day one… supporting us with food tasting sessions, coming to site at the drop of a hat when we had any issues or questions. I have never seen a smoother mobilisation.”

Francis Kearns

Facilities Operations Manager, Leighton Hospital

Take the first step today

Book a free, no-obligation, discussion with our team today.