South Coast Nursing Homes

Catering

At South Coast Nursing Homes, we prepare all meals in our kitchens using fresh, varied and locally sourced ingredients. We strive to ensure that all of our residents continue to enjoy highly nutritious and appetising dishes either in the congenial setting of our restaurant style dining rooms or in the comfort of a resident’s bedroom.

Catering at South Coast Nursing Homes – In each of our homes, we serve three meals a day and additional snacks and drinks are available as and when requested at any time of day or night. Please see our typical daily menu below.

The catering team at South Coast Nursing Homes work hard everyday to ensure that the standards of catering and quality of food remain exceptional.

Our Executive chef is responsible for preparing all the menus for the homes utilising only the finest foods and seasonal vegetables and ensures that high standards are adopted by all our chefs to serve well presented, healthy meals, bursting with flavour and goodness.

At South Coast Nursing Homes, we recognise that as one ages, nutritional needs and preferences will change. As our metabolism slows down, our sense of taste, likes and dislikes may also differ from when we were younger. Our food is cooked to the highest standard and we take great care to cater to the dietary requirements of everyone living in our homes.

Specialised meals will be created to meet the specific nutritional needs of diabetics, those with high cholesterol or living with dysphagia. We prepare meals, pureed foods and smoothies that are not only easier to swallow but also look appealing to eat. We understand how important it is to maintain healthy levels of fluid intake and nutrition and hope that our residents will be inspired to discover a new favourite or enjoy a past pleasure prepared in a new and exciting way.

I am privileged to work with a very professional team of chefs and assistants who are all passionate about their work, friendly and willing to support me in the delivery of delicious dining.”

Our Catering Team

Executive Chef

Matthew Pike

Matthew serves as the Executive Chef across South Coast Nursing Homes.

He began his culinary journey training in college, with a focus on classical cookery. This led him to spend almost 10 years refining his skills in fast-paced, high-quality restaurants and hotels. Matthew later transitioned into the education sector before moving into the care industry, where he now possesses over a decade of experience supporting the nutritional needs of older adults.

In the care environment, Matthew recognises that food plays a vital role in residents’ lives – often being the highlight of their day, providing comfort, and even acting as a form of medicine.

As Company Chef, he is passionate about creating nutritionally balanced, flavourful meals with a strong focus on individual dietary requirements, including allergies, fortified diets, and texture-modified meals.

Above all, Matthew and his team are committed to delivering a dignified, meaningful dining experience that enhances the quality of life for every resident they support.

8.00am – Breakfast

Choice of cooked Sausage, Bacon, Black Pudding, Mushrooms, Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Poached, Fried or Scrambled eggs, Grilled Tomatoes, Porridge with Fruit. Selection of Cereals, Fruit Juices, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurt.

10.00am – Mid-Morning Tea

Fresh Coffee, Tea, Milkshake, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit and Fresh Juices.

12.30pm – Lunch

Main 1: Roasted pork & crackling

Main 2: Salmon

Potato: Roast Potatoes/Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Side Vegetable: Two Fresh Vegetables subject to Season

Also available: Jacket Potato, Omelette or Finger Foods.

Desserts: Apple Crumble, Fruit Yoghurts, Ice Cream, Cheese Biscuits and Fresh Fruit.

3.00pm – Afternoon Tea

A Selection of Cakes or Scones, Biscuits, Cheese and Fresh Fruit Pots, Fresh Coffee and Tea, Fresh Fruit Juices and Smoothies.

5.00pm – Supper

Starter: Soup of the Day & Bread Rolls.

Main: Pasta & Mushroom Leek Mornay.

Side Vegetable: Mixed salad.

Also available: Freshly Made Sandwiches of Residents choice, Jacket Potato, Omelette or Finger Foods.

Sweet: Trifle, Fresh Fruit and Cream, Fruit Yoghurts, Ice Cream and Cheese and Biscuits.