TR22 Healthcare Guide - Flipbook - Page 10
Inspiration for care homes
At Thomas Ridley, we understand the importance of every meal or
snack to your residents. Providing something to look forward to,
stimulating the way someone feels day-to-day - both physically and
mentally - as well as providing those all-important nutrients. So, here
are our top tips to help you feel inspired in the kitchen and to put
smiles on your residents’ faces.
Prioritise presentation
This may sound simple, but thinking about how food looks
on the plate, the colours, the textures and its presentation
- especially when catering for a resident with IDDSI needs
- is really important. Create food that you would enjoy
eating and ask yourself, does the food look appetising?
Would using more height, layers or molds help?
Celebrate occasions and themes
through food-based activities
National holidays and themed days provide regular
opportunities to link food with other activities going on in
the home. From biscuit decorating to experimenting with
country-themed sharing boards or running tasting events,
these can all help to engage residents with their food.
RETRO DISHES
CAN BE EASIER
Plus
they help with
menu fatigue
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Incorporate nostalgia
and fun into your menus
Mealtimes are important for evoking fond memories
of food, family and life events. Ask your residents
what their favourite meals are and why? Tapping into
their likes - and their memories - and providing them
with some choices can help to boost engagement in
your food and help you to create more effective and
profitable menus.
