It’s a challenging period for the care sector – rising inflation, escalating commodity prices, and ongoing supply chain pressures are placing immense strain on care home operators across the UK. There has been an 11% increase in food costs per bed[1], key commodities fluctuating such as eggs, fish and coffee and uncertainty around the US tariffs.
With food at the heart of resident wellbeing and experience, catering teams are under growing pressure to do more with less – without compromising on quality, nutrition, or variety.
In response to these industry-wide challenges, Creed Foodservice is partnering with Care England to host a free, expert-led webinar: Catering Cost Management with Creed: Adapt to Survive. Taking place on 3rd June, the session is tailored specifically to care home professionals who want to better understand the economic landscape, improve operational efficiency, and maximise value across their foodservice provision.
The webinar will be led by Andy Williams, Creed’s Care Expert and National Sales Manager, and Rob Owen, Creed’s Executive Business Development Chef – who bring 20+ years sector knowledge and hands-on experience of helping care homes improve outcomes through smarter procurement and menu design.
Creed recognises that catering teams are facing significant hurdles. Volatile commodity prices are making it harder to budget effectively. Meanwhile, resident expectations are evolving, with increasing demand for choice, texture-modified diets, and high standards of nutritional care. At the same time, kitchens are under pressure to reduce waste and demonstrate value at every turn.
This webinar is designed to offer real, practical support. Attendees will gain insight into current food trends shaping the care sector and learn how to adapt their menus to both meet expectations and manage costs. The session will also explore the global and national forces currently driving up prices in key food categories – from dairy and oils to meat and fresh produce – helping managers and catering teams make more informed purchasing decisions.
Importantly, the webinar will also delve into the power of supplier partnerships. By collaborating more closely with suppliers, care homes can unlock efficiencies, access insights, and streamline their procurement strategies. Andy and Rob will also share best practice tips on stretching ingredients further, making smart recipe swaps, and reducing food waste without impacting quality.
The session concludes with key takeaways – including exclusive tools and resources – that attendees can put into action.
Whether you’re running a single or multi-site care home, this webinar is for anyone involved in the catering or operational decision-making. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from experts who understand your challenges and can offer tangible solutions that work in the real world.
Register now for the Catering Cost Management with Creed: Adapt to Survive webinar here:
https://www.careengland.org.uk/events/catering-cost-management-with-creed-foodservice-adapt-to-survive/
[1] Knight Frank 2024
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