apetito Healthcare's first ever dedicated children's range
Created to make mealtimes something children look forward to.
Designed Around Children's Needs
Every meal in this range has been shaped by the views and experiences of children, their parents, healthcare professionals and our customers. Through market research, surveys and focus groups, we explored what children want from mealtimes, using those insights to help guide product development, while ensuring the range and offering met the needs of the market.
From early concepts through to final dishes, feedback played a key role in refining the range. The result is a collection of meals that balances great taste, nutritional standards and the practical needs of busy hospital kitchens.
Developed with Real Insights
Marking a major milestone for apetito Healthcare, our first dedicated children’s range was developed from real insights. We worked closely with the charity, Sophie's Legacy to conduct research across the market and with customers. We listened directly to children in hospital, their parents, ward staff, and healthcare decision makers to understand their needs.
Meet Our New Range
New dishes developed around the tastes and preferences of children.
Build a Bowl
A mix-and-match approach, allowing children to customise their meal by choosing a pasta, adding a sauce and finishing with a side to create a meal packed with flavour and tailored to their preferences.
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Tried & Loved Favourites
We've introduced highly requested classics like pizza and pesto pasta, so there's something familiar and comforting for every appetite.
Adventurous Eaters
Menus have been developed for more adventurous eaters, introducing global flavours through dishes such as risotto, stir-fries and Italian-inspired classics.
50% Fruit Desserts
A new range of 50% fruit desserts has been introduced to provide a more naturally balanced sweet option, supporting improved nutrition while maintaining great taste.
The Team Behind the Range
Every meal begins in our Wiltshire Kitchens, where our award-winning Chefs Phil Rimmer and Jethro Lawrence bring their culinary expertise to each recipe, honed through years in the UK’s top kitchens, including cooking for royalty and training under a Michelin-starred chef. They ensure every meal is both delicious and nutritionally balanced.
Working closely with our Dietitian and Nutritionists, they refine each dish through careful tasting and testing before it’s scaled up for production, making sure every meal meets high standards. Their passion and expertise turn every recipe into a meal we’re proud to serve.
apetito Healthcare are proud to support the work of Sophie's Legacy, a charity dedicated to improving the experience of children in hospital.
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