Providing a positive dining experience is a key part of delivering high-quality care, and for Barchester Healthcare, food plays an important role in the wellbeing of its residents. At Farley Gardens in Bracknell, the care home's catering team is using Rational's iCombi Pro combi ovens and iVario cooking systems to help deliver nutritious, home-cooked meals while catering for a wide range of dietary requirements.
Operating more than 220 care homes across the UK, Barchester places a strong emphasis on food quality and consistency. At Farley Gardens, the kitchen team prepares multiple meal services each day, from breakfast through to evening meals, while accommodating individual preferences and modified diets.
The combination of Rational cooking systems is helping the team improve efficiency, consistency and flexibility in the kitchen. According to the chefs, the technology has reduced preparation and cooking times, while making it easier to deliver high-quality results across a varied menu. The systems are also supporting the team in meeting the nutritional requirements that are so important within the care sector.