All-round gains
The pressures faced by care professionals and housing associations today make selecting the right catering service provider crucial, whether in private or publicly funded settings.
Caterplus stands as a trusted long-term partner in this vital area. Our dedication and experience, combined with our commitment to innovation, empower clients to develop service solutions that enhance residents' quality of life and improve commercial viability.
Putting food at the centre of wellbeing
At the heart of every community we serve is a simple, clear-cut goal: to positively impact the wellbeing of our residents through the food we prepare and the service we provide.
Food is not just sustenance; it's a source of joy, connection, and comfort. We believe that mealtimes should be a highlight of the day - a moment that brings people together and nourishes both body and soul.
Our menus are thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs. Whether it's traditional favourites, adventurous new flavours, or specific dietary requirements, we take care to tailor our offerings to the unique preferences of each community we serve.
By placing food at the centre of our approach, we aim to create an environment where residents feel valued, cared for, and truly at home.
Warmth of service
Exceptional food deserves exceptional service. At Caterplus, we believe that warmth and professionalism go hand in hand. Our service is thoughtfully managed to ensure it meets the individual needs and expectations of each resident. We strive to create an environment where every meal is not just about nourishment, but about connection, comfort, and care.
Training is vital to the quality of catering in care
At Caterplus, we believe exceptional quality in catering starts with exceptional training. We invest in our colleagues through Elior’s award-winning Elior Academy, one of the UK’s leading training centres in catering and hospitality. Care sector staff benefit from ongoing development to build professional skills that ensure safe, comforting care.
Additionally, our commitment to innovation in training is evident in our adoption of cutting-edge technology. Elior UK is the first contract caterer in the UK to embrace mixed reality (MR) technology for training purposes. Using HoloLens 2, our teams receive enhanced training on texture-modified foods, ensuring clarity and precision in food preparation for residents with specific dietary needs. These initiatives ensure our staff are skilled and motivated to deliver top-quality care that positively impacts those we serve.
A gentle hand
Elior’s award-winning eXperience learning programme has been thoughtfully adapted to meet the unique needs of the care sector. Through advanced training methods, our staff gain first-hand understanding of the physical and mental challenges that can accompany ageing, enabling them to provide compassionate and informed care.
Learning how to assist a customer with limited sight, hearing or mobility is essential, such as positioning oneself to be seen more clearly, adjusting your tone of voice and most importantly knowing the individual and their specific needs. These small yet significant actions make a profound difference in the quality of service we provide.
Our Areas of Speciality
We believe food in our over 55 communities should be a pleasure, a daily treat. A heart-warming experience. Good for the soul and good for our health. A focal point in the day that brings people together. A community hub.
