Food and Nutrition

We believe that food and nutrition are two of the most important factors in the well being of our residents. For a start good food is important for everyone's enjoyment of life and particularly so for the elderly and the frail. Good nutrition is vital for sustenance and recovery.

At Newgrange we pride ourselves of both the range and quality of the diets we provide. Nearly all the food is freshly homemade for each mealtime and as required, is tailored to the individual's needs.

Individual assessment: each resident is individually assessed for their dietary needs, whether that be for medical or cultural requirements.
Monitoring: during their stay with us we monitor each resident's food intake to ensure sufficient nutrition and balance in their diet.
Homemade: nearly all food is freshly prepared on the premises by our own team of qualified cooks.
Local ingredients: wherever possible we use local ingredients including meats, fresh, never frozen fish, eggs, potatoes and other vegetables. Wherever possible we buy organic.
Dining: meals can be taken in the dining room or in a resident's own bedroom whichever is their preference.
Quality: even where a resident is unable to take solids we ensure the same quality and balance in the diet and make the food as attractive as possible.

Sample dishes

Here is a selection of typical home cooked dishes from our menus, always prepared in our own kitchen:

Breakfast

Fruit juice, cereal, porridge, grapefruit

Bacon, sausage, tomato, beans, scrambled, poached or boiled eggs

Toast

Tea or coffee

Lunch

Roast chicken, beef casserole, honey roast ham, smoked haddock, toad in the hole, cod & chips, chicken pie, roast pork, gammon steak, shepherd’s pie, roast lamb, pork chops, steak & kidney pie, roast beef

Boiled, creamed or roast potatoes

Fresh vegetables

Rhubarb crumble, Bakewell tart, bread & butter pudding, apple crumble, steamed pudding, fruit trifle, rice pudding, treacle tart, Dutch apple tart, lemon meringue pie, chocolate pudding

Supper

Soup, sandwiches, cheese on toast, salmon salad, sausages, beans on toast, crumpets, quiche

Cakes, fruit flan, jelly, trifle

Snacks (at any time)

Tea, coffee, soft drinks

Biscuits, cake