Sodexo Health & Care has been awarded an eight-year extension to its patient dining contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, taking the partnership to 33 years. The new contract, valued at £24.8 million, commenced on 1 April 2025 and follows a competitive tender process.
The company will continue providing a mix of in-house prepared meals and Apetito products, alongside an extensive range of special diets accommodating cultural, religious, and medical requirements. Meals are prepared in the hospital’s central production kitchen, transported via specialist regeneration trolleys, and served by Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) staff.
The refreshed inpatient menu, launched in May, introduces two specialised ranges. A finger food selection supports patients with dementia by enabling independent eating, while a high-energy mini meal range addresses reduced appetites and calorie-dense requirements for patients needing nutritional support.
Patient Service Assistants are undertaking training and sampling sessions to ensure the consistent handling and serving of the new meals. The extended agreement reinforces the hospital’s focus on providing nutritious, tailored food to support patient recovery, wellbeing, and overall dining experience.
