AS THE countdown to Christmas begins, apetito has unveiled its new festive menu filled with warming dishes and delicious desserts for residents to enjoy.
To bring the magic of Christmas to mealtimes, the launch sees two new main meals for care homes to serve up this December. Firstly, apetito’s Redcurrant Chicken Casserole that has all the flavours of a true winter warmer and caters for residents requiring a gluten-free diet.
The second main dish is a seasonal Chickpea & Apricot Tagine with a pumpkin seed crumble on top, providing a meat-free alternative for residents who have opted for a plant-based diet.
And for residents with a sweet tooth, apetito has launched two festive choices to wrap up their Christmas meal. For a more traditional offering, residents can enjoy Premium Christmas Pudding – perfect served with custard – or sample a brand-new indulgent Hot Chocolate Brownie.
These limited-edition dishes are also joined by a selection of returning customer favourites such as Sliced Turkey in Gravy, Broccoli, Cauliflower & Stilton Crumble, Pigs in Blankets and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Believing that everyone should taste the joy of Christmas without compromise, apetito has also introduced a range of texture-modified festive favourites that are both safe and nutritious for those living with dysphagia. For the first time ever, its Specialist Nutrition range offers a two-course Christmas meal across all its IDDSI Level 4, 5, 6 ranges, expanding on its previous offering and providing even more inclusivity this holiday season.
This includes main meals of a Level 4 Turkey with Stuffing and a Turkey in an Orange and Redcurrant Gravy option in both Levels 5 and 6. Brand-new to the range this year is a Mince Pie dessert in Level 5, and a Mince Pie and Custard in Level 6, allowing residents living with swallowing difficulties to finish off with a traditional Christmas treat. Those requiring a Level 4 diet can also indulge in a Spiced Pudding & Vanilla Sauce, packed full of seasonal flavours.
To find out more about apetito’s care home services and exciting Christmas menu, visit apetito.link/carehomemeals