Delicious and nourishing meals on the menu at Charingfield
When it comes to mealtimes, there’s plenty of choice for Charingfield residents.
We’re well into the cooler months in Sydney and Chef Kevin and the catering team have been extra busy preparing delicious, warming meals using this season’s freshest produce.
In the household dining rooms, residents gather to enjoy conversation and their winter warmer favourites such as roast honey soy chicken, spaghetti al la marinara with prawns, baked salmon, cottage pie and lamb chops.
Resident Brother Carl says cottage pie has been a firm favourite since childhood. “I feel so well cared for when I eat here in Charingfield,” he says.
Philip agrees. “I look forward to mealtimes. It is a chance to catch up with everyone and enjoy one of my favourite dishes, like beef stroganoff,” he adds.
Menus are prepared on site with input from residents and reviewed by a dietitian. Chef Kevin says they change regularly to ensure residents enjoy the best of each season. “There are plenty of choices at every meal so we can cater for everyone’s individual needs and tastes,” he says.
Manager, Laxmi, says the socialisation at mealtimes is just as important as the nutritious food itself. “We encourage residents to enjoy their meals together in our welcoming dining rooms. Joy and connection are great for our health too,” she says.
Supporting this, residents look forward to the very social monthly barbecue. The room is jam packed and buzzing with laughter and light conversation as they serve themselves from the buffet table laden with delicious choices.
Another favourite is Happy Hour on Fridays. They gather for a social afternoon with refreshments and mouth-watering treats prepared by Sous Chef, Dimple. The popular Portuguese tarts, chocolate cupcakes and time-honoured party pies and sausage rolls go down a treat.
“I look forward to Happy Hour,” says Doug. “Enjoying my favourite cupcakes with a glass of bubbly, really tops off my week.”
To find out more about our welcoming community, call our friendly admissions team on (02) 9369 5444 or email info@charingfield.org.au.
