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Barchester Healthcare wins prestigious industry award
Barchester said the design cuts carbon emissions and costs while creating safer, cooler working conditions for kitchen staff.
- Barchester Healthcare became the first healthcare organization to win an FEJ Award, triumphing over high-street commercial dining brands for its innovative all-electric kitchen designs across new builds and refurbishments.
- Central to the win is Barchester's transition from traditional gas infrastructure to 100% electric kitchens, powered partly by on-site photovoltaic solar panels. This shift cuts carbon emissions and operational costs while improving staff working conditions.
- Grant Jensen, senior property development manager, said the company developed "state-of-the-art kitchens built entirely around the needs of the team." Designs prioritize ergonomic layouts, dedicated air conditioning, and natural light to maintain hygiene standards.
- GS Catering Equipment Ltd director Karl Jones said Barchester has worked with his company for nearly 20 years, emphasizing "consistency is key" to their success. Partnerships include equipment manufacturers Rational, Meiko, Falcon, and Williams.
- Barchester operates over 270 care homes across the UK and intends to roll out this kitchen blueprint across all future new-build developments and major refurbishment projects nationwide. The initiative establishes a new national benchmark for healthcare catering.
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