Celebrity chef James Martin returns to Scarborough Hospital

16th December 2011, 9:13am

Celebrity Chef James Martin returned to Scarborough Hospital last week to see how things have been going since he introduced a new menu as part of BBC One’s Operation Hospital Food.

Pat's Place has continued to thrive since the broadcast of BBC One's Operation Hospital Food.

Catering manager Pat Bell explained: "We are currently working with James on producing our next seasonal menu which will also be rolled out at Bridlington Hospital in the New Year.

"We are still working towards the Soil Association's Bronze Award and are delighted to have been invited by the Soil Association to attend an event at Clarence House.

"Earlier this month we received a Good Egg Award from Compassion for World Farming for our commitment to using free range eggs and as well as using free-range Yorkshire eggs we are also proud that all our milk now comes from a Yorkshire dairy.

"We recently teamed up with local farm and farm shop – Seamer Fayre – offering staff and visitors Brisket of Aberdeen Angus Beef and are continuing to use local suppliers wherever possible."

Mike Proctor, chief executive, said: "Since we introduced the new menu we have not received any complaints in relation to patient food. Takings are up in the restaurant additional income will be re-invested in kitchen equipment.

"Waste is reducing and we will see further evidence of this as part of the Productive Ward work."

* Attending a reception yesterday hosted by the Prince of Wales to highlight hospitals which are supporting the Soil Association's campaign to improve dishes served to patients, Martin said the experience of working on patient food at his hometown hospital had inspired him to help other NHS Trusts.

The TV cook said he was looking forward to work with six others in 2012.

Speaking at the Clarence House reception which featured chief executives, catering managers and nutritionists from 14 hospitals around the country who have added fresh and local produce to their menus, he said: "It's going back to the old roots of food as medicine. It's so important in terms of nutrition and vitamins."

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