Focus on… Better Hospital Food
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Harrogate chooses Unitray for plated meal delivery
The trials for a new plated delivery system at Harrogate District Hospital proved conclusive. The Unitray provides the best combination of temperature control, ease of handling and is also the best in terms of ergonomics and health & safety. “One of the main factors for choosing Rieber was the height,” said the Hotel Services Manager. […]
Hot praise for James Paget
Rieber’s Thermoport insulated food boxes were chosen by James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, for transporting food to nearby Lowestoft Hospital. Thermoport 2000U units are complimented by top-mounted Thermoport boxes. Nicola Hicks, Head of Facilities Management said, “They work really well and keep the food safe for our patients.” Master Chef praise: Gary Hunter, Head of […]
BEST FOOD FOR SOUTHEND
Medirest has provided patient meals and refreshments at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for over 13 years. Southend is the seventh most densely populated area in the United Kingdom outside of London. The hospital has nearly 700 inpatient beds, 30 wards and more than 4,500 staff comprising 181 consultants, 309 other doctors, 1,214 nurses […]
Grate news from Rhondda
The Central Production Unit (CPU) at Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley provides a cook freeze catering service for the whole of Cwm Taf Health board. The unit uses a mix of Metos combi tilting kettles, 1 x 300 litres, 2 x 200 and 3 x 100, plus other equipment from Rieber including three bratt pans, […]
Elementary protection for Birmingham dispensers
BGL Rieber has supplied heated plate dispensers for ward kitchens fitted with special factory-made steel mesh to protect the heating element from any foreign object falling in – such as rubber bands and menu cards – which may present a fire risk and/or alarm the staff and patients. The hospital was not happy with some […]
Better food is the new Norm for Salisbury
“They are reliable, keep the food at the right temperature when loaded properly and have proved good for the smaller wards especially. “BGL Rieber also provided us with tailor-made inserts so we can use various size containers that fit snugly and don’t slip about.” Salisbury District Hospital Catering Manager Paul Straughair has been impressed with […]
Currying better flavour
Morriston Hospital, Swansea – the second largest in Wales – uses a variety of equipment supplied and supported by BGL Rieber. Five Metos cooking kettles provide the bulk of the cooking power for the hospital’s 3000 meals per day output. Preparing a batch of fragrant chicken curry. Rieber Banquet trolleys heat up to +80degC in […]
New Culino Combi kettles for Jersey hospital
States of Jersey Hospital St Helier has recently replaced its aging Hackman Metos Culino Combi Kettles with the latest models from BGL Rieber. Stephen Howitt, Catering Services Manager at States of Jersey Health and Social Services said of the project: “The new kettles were delivered on time and on budget. They were a direct replacement […]
Reassurance for new mobile delivery service, featuring Thermoport ‘mobile kitchen’
A new food transport system begins service in April at James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, which will be supplying Lowestoft Hospital ten miles away with a hot and cold meals service. James Paget operates a cook fresh and choice menu system and Catering Manager Paul Hammond said that BGL Rieber: “Were the first people we […]