Adding to a host of firsts and awards gained by the Whitby independent residential care home, Peregrine House is now the first in the town to receive a Gold Award from North Yorkshire County Counciil in their Healthier Choices certification scheme for business providing food.
A project officer from the council visited Peregrine House to assess the menus, production methods and ingredients before awarding the highest accolade for the meals offered at the home.
Peregrine House invests considerably higher funds on quality food purchase per capita than the industry average in the care sector. Staff and residents alike enjoy the varied and well prepared dishes the chefs serve, with residents influencing the content of the menu at regular residents meetings.
At every meal a choice of three dishes is available, ensuring there is always something for every taste, and the chefs cater for special diets to suit the needs of individual residents. Residents are encouraged to eat in the dining room but can dine in their private rooms if they prefer. Residents’ eating is monitored and staff are careful to watch for any changes in appetite which may flag up health or wellbeing issues.
Naturally, Peregrine House also continues to hold a consistent 5 Very Good rating from the annual Food Standards Agency inspections.
Owner of Peregrine House, Dr. Kevin O’Sullivan spoke warmly of the chefs saying “We’re proud that this Healthier Choices Gold Award recognises the efforts of the kitchen team in prioritising good nutrition in our food provision.”
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