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A catering partnership built around you.

We start working with you long before your first meal is served. Through tastings, catering audits and time spent understanding your challenges, we’ll make sure your service is set up around your homes, residents and teams.

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Customer Stories

See the difference a great partnership can make.

Discover how our partnerships help care homes create mealtimes that bring comfort, dignity and joy.

A smiling apetito staff member in a dark polo shirt leans down to chat with an elderly woman wearing a medal, at an outdoor table under a canopy with bunting.
Two care home residents sit outside in wicker chairs, laughing together, one in a red floral shirt and glasses.
A smiling older woman in glasses and a striped top with a blue scarf sits at a dining table with glasses of orange juice.
Residents and staff play a hoop game together at an apetito event in a care home garden.
Two apetito staff members chat with a smiling customer at a table at a care show event, with other visitors behind them.
A smiling apetito staff member in a green apron talks with an older woman in a straw hat and sunglasses at an outdoor table, with a brick care home building behind them.
A care worker in a blue uniform and apron holds the hand of a laughing older man in a grey jumper as they chat at a table indoors.
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Our approach

How we will work together.

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Insight and understanding.

First, we get to know your teams, systems and menus. We’ll take time to understand the nuances of your care homes and residents. What are their dietary needs? How can we best support your mealtimes? It’s all about building our knowledge of your home and team.

02

Preparation and training.

We tailor our approach to your care home and give your teams the training they need to feel confident from day one. From menu planning and ordering to cooking, storing and serving, we’ll make sure they understand the meal service and the nutritional needs it supports.

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Launch and ongoing support.

Our support continues long after launch. We’ll work with you to keep things running smoothly, manage costs and reduce waste. We’ll also regularly review your menus with you to help ensure they continue to meet your residents’ dietary needs.

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apetito makes the perfect partner.

With decades of care home expertise, specialist support and award-winning food, we bring together everything you need to deliver better mealtimes for your residents.

What we offer.

  • Dedicated account management.
  • Dietitian support and menu planning.
  • Staff training and onboarding.
  • Quality assurance and compliance monitoring.

The benefit to you.

  • Improved resident outcomes.
  • Reduced food waste and costs.
  • Compliant, audit-ready solutions.
  • Peace of mind with proven expertise.
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Sustainability

The difference we deliver.

Discover how we’re working with care homes to make mealtimes better for residents and simpler for teams.

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Everyday efficiency

 

Our approach helps care homes save energy every day by reducing the need for large kitchen equipment and supporting smarter energy choices. With LED bulbs using up to 90% less energy and a £1.3 million investment in solar power, we’re helping homes cut costs, carbon and waste.

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Reducing food waste

 

Pre- prepared, portion controlled meals mean residents get exactly what they need while reducing food waste on every plate. With careful planning, consistent portions and great tasting dishes, we help homes cut waste, save money and serve more sustainably, creating a better experience for residents and teams alike.

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Project Boomerang

 

Through our Project Boomerang closed loop recycling scheme, used trays are turned into new ones made from up to 80% recycled plastic. Fully recyclable and made here in the UK, more than 35 million trays have already been given a new life, supporting greener kitchens and progress towards Net Zero.

Meet the team

Meet the people who bring our food and values to life, working together to make a real difference in care every day.

Paula Mudd
“Working at apetito is about more than supplying meals.Building real relationships with care homes and understanding what residents enjoy matters most to me. I love organising food events that bring everyone together and show the versatility of our dishes.”

Paula Mudd

Client Development Manager

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“Food is about more than nourishment.It’s comfort, memories and happiness. Helping our care home partners create those moments for residents is the most rewarding part of my job. Seeing their enjoyment at mealtimes reminds me why great food really matters.”

Duncan Spring

Key Account Manager

Andrew Nash
“Launching new partnerships is my favourite part of the job.Seeing the difference we make to residents’ dining experiences is priceless. Listening to each individual and creating meaningful mealtimes makes our work so special.”

Andrew Nash

Client Development Manager

Take the first step today

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