Care sector catering specialist Caterplus has been awarded a 5-year £25m contract by RMBI Care Co.
The contract will see Caterplus providing catering services for 13 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Co. care homes across England and Wales from July.
In all, Caterplus will deliver a bespoke mealtime service to around 1,000 residents daily, serving some 235,000 meals, beverages, and grazing snacks per annum.
Caterplus MD Laura Tighe said: “We are thrilled to have won this contract and to have the opportunity to create delicious and healthy food choices for the residents at 13 RMBI Care Co. Homes. Our menus will change seasonally to reflect fresh British produce at its best. Our experience in this sector provides us with the expertise and knowledge to provide a wide range of appetising food choices that support older people’s different and individual needs.”
RMBI Care Co. MD Mark Lloyd added: ‘We are delighted to confirm Caterplus as our new catering provider for 13 of our care homes. We are looking forward to embarking on this new partnership with Caterplus who brings considerable expertise and has a strong reputation as an experienced provider for the care sector. Mealtimes are an important part of the day for our residents, and we believe this new appointment will bring multiple benefits to the dining experience and enhance the food service quality throughout the day for our residents.”
