TO bring the magic of Christmas to mealtimes, apetito has unveiled its new festive menu filled with flavoursome dishes and delicious desserts for residents to enjoy.

The menu sees a carefully curated selection of dishes for care homes to serve this December, including a new, rich and creamy Broccoli & Silton Soup, and a new Baked Chestnut Mushroom Pie topped with a crunchy sage and onion crumb, a hearty and comforting choice for those on a plant-based diet.

Alongside these are a selection of returning customer favourites, such as the seasonal Wiltshire Ham with Orange & Cranberries and traditional Sliced Turkey in Gravy.

And with no Christmas meal complete without all the trimmings, apetito has furthered its selection of festive side dishes with a Parsnip & Potato Gratin, made of diced parsnips in a cheese sauce and topped with potatoes, cheese and parsley. This limited-edition dish comes alongside other essentials such as Pigs in Blankets, Red Cabbage with Apple & Port and Brussels Sprouts.

To conclude residents’ festive feast on a sweet note, the meal provider has launched a new Mulled Fruit Pie, filled with a medley of spiced apples, blackberries and redcurrants and topped with shortcrust pastry, as well as the returning Mincemeat Crumble Sponge. For a more traditional offering, residents can enjoy a Premium Christmas Pudding or Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Believing that everyone should taste the joy of Christmas without compromise, apetito also has a range of texture modified festive favourites that are both safe and nutritious for those living with dysphagia.

This includes a brand-new IDDSI Level 4 Festive Turkey, and a Turkey in an Orange and Redcurrant Gravy option in both IDDSI Levels 5 and 6. Ensuring those living with swallowing difficulties can finish off with a festive treat, the range has a Mince Pie dessert in both Level 5 and 6, as well as a Level 4 Spiced Pudding & Vanilla Sauce, packed full of seasonal flavours.

Richard Woodward, General Manager of Care Homes at apetito is delighted to be bringing festivity to mealtimes in care homes saying:

“We know that delicious food plays a big role in celebrating the festive period, which is why our Christmas menu is thoughtfully designed to capture traditional flavours and bring a sense of joy to your residents.

“Each dish is not only full of flavour but also developed by our skilled chefs and expert dietitians to support resident health and wellbeing with essential, balanced nutrition.

“We’re especially pleased to offer a wide range of texture modified meals, ensuring that individuals living with dysphagia can still enjoy a safe, nourishing, and tasty Christmas dining experience. Our goal is to ensure everyone can celebrate with confidence and dignity, no matter their dietary needs.”

To find out more about apetito’s care home catering solution and new Christmas menu, visit carehomes.apetito.co.uk/bookatasting

Caring UK

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