NHS TRUST & NOVA CHEF: FUTURE-PROOFING HOSPITAL CANTEEN

Cutting 80% of kitchen payroll while elevating meal quality beyond a fully staffed model

NHS Trust recently took over hospital catering operations, facing significant challenges including staff shortages, space constraints, and the need to provide high-quality meals within budget limitations.

THE CHALLENGE

  • STAFF SHORTAGE: Critical lack of skilled kitchen personnel
  • LIMITED SPACE: Constrained kitchen facilities
  • QUALITY STANDARDS: Need for hospital-grade nutrition

THE SOLUTION

Ready-to-heat 5-star meals enabling 80% payroll reduction while delivering operational simplicity, consistent superior quality, cost efficiency, menu flexibility, and waste

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Implementation

  1. Discovery & tasting session
  2. Menu design & logistics planning
  3. Equipment setup & staff training
  4. Pilot launch with feedback collection

The Results

↓ 80%
Payroll Reduction
5★
Meal Quality
Food quality elevated to 5-star standard
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Affordable Luxury
"We considered Apetito for a moment but their quality is not up to our standard. With NOVA CHEF's offering - it's a no brainer." - Catering Manager, NHS Trust

Key Takeaways

Streamlined kitchen team from 10 to 2 staff members, resulting in 80% payroll reduction. Achieved lower per-meal costs when factoring in labour savings Elevated meals to 5-star quality while maintaining hospital nutrition standards Ensured continuous service despite operational constraints

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