Five-star home cooking, all day long

Traditional, freshly prepared food made by our own chefs — catering for every dietary need, and a kitchen that's always open.

Our kitchen

Proper home-cooked food, made with care

We take great pride in our excellent traditional home-cooked food, prepared by our chefs and kitchen staff, who are pleased to cater for all dietary needs and individual choices. Castle House has been awarded 5 stars by the Food Standards Agency.

Meals are enjoyed in the Dining Room, the Garden Room, or in a resident's own room if they prefer. The kitchen is always open — our staff are happy to cook a Full English at two in the morning if required!

Afternoon teas are served each day, with a fabulous selection of homemade cakes — enjoyed around the home or, weather permitting, outside in our beautiful gardens.

5★ Food Standards Agency All diets catered for Kitchen always open
The dining room laid for a meal The Garden Room where residents dine
A communal meal Fresh fruit Home baking Mealtime with the team Residents sharing a meal Serving with care In the kitchen A warm moment
Our menu

A sample of what's on the table

Menus change with the seasons and around individual tastes — here's a flavour of a typical day at Castle House.

Breakfast

A relaxed start to the day, served however you like it.

Cooked breakfast

  • Castle House Full English — locally sourced bacon & sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and an egg cooked your way
  • White or brown toast

Continental

  • Fresh porridge with honey, chocolate or strawberry sauce
  • Choice of cereals — Bran Flakes, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Alpen, Weetabix
  • Pastries, fresh fruit & freshly made pancakes
  • Prunes in syrup and fruit yoghurts

Lunch

A hearty midday meal with plenty of choice.

Mains

  • Sausage casserole with locally sourced sausages
  • Vegetable gratin
  • Jacket potato with a choice of fillings
  • Omelette or salad, with fresh vegetables

Puddings

  • Freshly made pavlova & homemade Bakewell tart
  • Homemade trifle & creamy mousse
  • Fruit salad, yoghurts & ice cream
  • Served with cream, ice cream or custard

Supper

Lighter evening dishes, freshly made to order.

Light bites

  • Homemade soup of the day with crusty bread
  • Macaroni cheese
  • Freshly made sandwiches
  • Cheese & biscuits, beans or sardines on toast, egg your way

Puddings

  • Homemade trifle & creamy mousse — strawberry, chocolate or butterscotch
  • Fruit salad, fresh fruit & yoghurts
  • Strawberry or vanilla ice cream

Download our sample menus

Take a closer look at the kind of food we serve. (Sample PDFs — your latest seasonal menus can be added here.)

Join your loved one for a meal

Families are always welcome to dine with residents. Booking ahead is recommended as space can be limited, and a small charge applies to cover costs.

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