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Making a real difference. With food that matters.

Award-winning meal suppliers for care homes, education, healthcare and in-home delivery.

Who we feed.

Real food. Prepared and delivered right where it matters.

 

School canteens to care homes. Kitchen tables to hospital wards. Every apetito meal starts with the needs of the people we feed. We believe food is never just food – it’s nourishment, comfort and connection. That’s why every dish is thoughtfully created by our chefs and dietitians to bring great taste, good nutrition and real enjoyment to every plate.

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Care homes

Making every mealtime matter for residents.

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Healthcare

Safe, nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.

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It's all about the food.

Making a real difference.

With fresh, nutritious ingredients.

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More than a food supplier

Expertise you can rely on.

Nutrition built in.

Our chefs and in-house dietitians work together to make nutrition and taste go hand in hand.

Trusted for over 60 years.

Decades of experience serving schools, the NHS and care homes across the UK.

Award-winning for a reason.

Recognised for our food, service, expertise and commitment to sustainability.

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What our customers say

The proof isn't just in the pudding.

See the difference great food and the right support can make in the words of those who know us best. Hear from our customers and partners about their experiences working with us.

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“Everything tastes really fresh and ‘restaurant standard food’ is what’s being fed back by the patients.”

Francis Kearns

Facilities Operations Manager Leighton Hospital, Mid Cheshire Hospitals. NHS Foundation Trust

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“Using apetito means that we can make our service more individualised and tailor it to our resident’s needs.”

Maria Willis

Care Home Manager, Shedfield Lodge Care Home

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“The impact of having delicious, nutritious food for our pupils can be seen in many areas. Their bellies are full and they’re ready to go back to the classroom and learn.”

David Huntingford

Headteacher, William Ford Junior School

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Our story

It all began with a simple belief.

Food is never just food. It can bring comfort and dignity, and keep us connected to one another. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to make a real difference to mealtimes.

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Net zero by 2040.

From ethical sourcing to adopting renewable energy, discover the real and measurable steps we’re taking to zero our carbon footprint.

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55m

Food trays recycled

£14.3m

Investment puts over 200 Wiltshire Farm Foods EVs on the road

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Catch up on our latest news and blogs.

From company news to fresh thinking, discover what’s happening at apetito.

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Careers

Join the team.

Build a career that makes a real difference to people and communities. Explore opportunities across our teams at apetito.

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