Caterplus renews £45m Anchor catering contract
Anchor employs approximately 400 people from Caterplus to provide specialist catering services for more than 3,000 residents living within 63 of Anchor’s locations
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Elior’s catering arm that specialises in the care and retirement living sector, Caterplus, has retained and grown its contract with Anchor, which is now worth £45m.
Anchor, which is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for the elderly, employs approximately 400 people from Caterplus to provide specialist catering services for more than 3,000 residents living within 63 of Anchor’s locations.
The service includes a three-course lunch which residents can enjoy either in the communal restaurant or in their apartments, as well as an optional breakfast service.
The Caterplus team also provides additional hospitality services for residents and their families, such as bespoke tailored catering services for birthday parties, weddings, and funerals.
Laura Tighe, managing director of Caterplus, said: “We are thrilled to have developed our relationship with Anchor. We share Anchor’s passion for creating homes and communities that are a positive choice for those in later life and where all available services – including the food services – support residents’ wellbeing.
“Our expertise in this sector enables us to deliver a bespoke, high-quality service which meets the diverse range of residents that live in Anchor’s extra care locations.”
She added: “To ensure that the food is delicious and enticing, we employ a dedicated development chef to create bespoke menus for this contract. We also run an ‘Anchor Chef of the Year’ competition which helps to drive innovation and creativity; raising standards across all locations.”
Pete Newman, catering contracts manager at Anchor, added: “We have partnered with Caterplus for more than 10 years, and we are delighted that we are continuing to work together to ensure a premium dining experience for our residents.
“We are impressed by Caterplus’ innovative approach not just to the food and service the team provides on a daily basis but also their approach to technology, enhancing the overall service for residents.”
