Food and Drink FAQs

We hope that some of the questions below will help answer some of your queries. If not, our team are always happy to help.

Are visitors able to visit during meal times and can they have meals with residents?

Yes of course there may be a nominal charge for this.

Can residents store food in their room?

Food in their room is perfectly fine, and we can organise for a personal fridge if preferred. We just need to ensure risks are appropriately assessed and any special diet that may be required.

Can residents and visitors make their own drinks?

Most of our homes have a cafe which is open all day and everyone is welcome.  In cases where there isn’t a café there are kitchens available where residents can make their own drinks.

Is food prepared on the premises?

Fresh every morning.

Are snacks available during the day or at night?

Food is always available.

How often does the menu change?

Our menu’s change daily.

Is there a choice of food and can you see sample menus?

We have a new menu every day available to see in our reception areas and in the dining room and there is plenty of choice. We work out the best meal plan for each resident during our assessment, and our Head Chef will go and meet each new resident personally, and find out what they like to eat.  We also offer a range of foods prepared to order at any time of the day.  We can cater for specific diets and allergies.

Do residents usually eat together, or can they choose to eat in their rooms?

We will always cater for the resident’s preference and also their needs.  For those that may need a bit of encouragement to socialise we will do that.