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Oakhouse Foods and Refreshment Systems with new 24/7 Hot food Vending machine

Hospital Meals Get a Refresh!

Posted on 06/11/2023 by Kate Dickinson
Estimated reading time: 2 min read
Categories: Uncategorised

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Oakhouse Foods, renowned for supplying top-quality frozen meals. Together, they have launched a revolutionary 24/7 hot food vending machine.

Hospitals play a crucial role in patient well-being, and having access to nourishing meals around the clock is essential. In line with the government’s call for each hospital trust to offer a 24/7 hot food solution, Refreshment Systems and Oakhouse Foods have launched the 24/7 hot food vending machine.

Hospitals play a crucial role in patient well-being, and having access to nourishing meals around the clock is essential. In line with the government’s call for each hospital trust to offer a 24/7 hot food solution, Refreshment Systems and Oakhouse Foods have launched the 24/7 hot food vending machine.

With the NHS serving over 140 million meals to patients annually and a workforce of 1.25 million dedicated staff members in need of nourishing food, this solution is a much-needed innovation in the healthcare sector.

“Refreshment Systems is excited to collaborate with Oakhouse Foods to bring unmatched food solutions to hospitals nationally. We are dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for patients and staff, and this collaboration marks a significant step toward achieving that goal.”

Steve May, Commercial Director, Refreshment Systems

This collaboration enables hospitals to provide a broad selection of high-quality frozen meals, accommodating a wide range of dietary preferences. This ensures that both patients, visitors and staff can enjoy tasty, nourishing meal options at any hour of the day, seven days a week. These user-friendly self-service food stations will be integrated into hospital facilities for convenient and hassle-free access.

Mark Pizey, Head of Marketing at Oakhouse Foods, shared his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to team up with Refreshment Systems to make our nutritious, delicious frozen meals easily accessible to hospital communities. Together, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals during their hospital stay with meals available at any time of the day.”

Mark Pizey, Head of Marketing, Oakhouse Foods

The partnership between Refreshment Systems and Oakhouse Foods aims to revolutionise hospital food services with the provision of meals for all dayparts available on a 24/7 basis. Our combined vision of meal anytime of the day extends beyond hospitals, as we aim to introduce this solution to other sectors, including hotels, public spaces, and manufacturing sites.

For more information about this collaboration and the innovative food offerings, please get in touch today.

Image: (Left) Wendy King from Oakhouse Foods, Michelle Jordan, Business Development Manager from Refreshment Systems and Pierre Gomez, Retail Catering Manager at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

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