Caterplus awarded fiver-year £25m RMBI contract

Caterplus has been awarded a contract by RMBI worth £25m to provide catering services for 13 of its care homes across England and Wales for the next five years.

The company will deliver a bespoke mealtime service to around 1,000 residents daily, serving some 235,000 meals, beverages, and grazing snacks each year.

The catering team also will plan, manage and deliver regular themed events working closely with the managers at each Home to arrange special events for the residents.

RMBI’s homes employ over 120 catering staff which support older people with residential care, nursing and residential dementia support.

Laura Tighe, managing director of Caterplus, said: “We are thrilled to have won this contract and to have the opportunity to create delicious and healthy food choices for the residents at 13 RMBI Care Co. Homes. Our menus will change seasonally to reflect fresh British produce at its best. Our experience in this sector provides us with the expertise and knowledge to provide a wide range of appetising food choices that support older people’s different and individual needs.”

Mark Lloyd, managing director, RMBI Care Co, added: ‘We are delighted to confirm Caterplus as our new catering provider for 13 of our care homes. We are looking forward to embarking on this new partnership with Caterplus who brings considerable expertise and has a strong reputation as an experienced provider for the care sector.

“Mealtimes are an important part of the day for our residents, and we believe this new appointment will bring multiple benefits to the dining experience and enhance the food service quality throughout the day for our residents.”