Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea is immensely and deservedly popular in care settings. Most homes have afternoon tea on a regular basis, with many inviting family, friends or local children to join in; you can also add activities like baking or decorating cakes and biscuits. Laying on afternoon tea is also a great way to celebrate birthdays, royal events and other occasions, and can also provide a great fundraising opportunity.
Our themed menus include recipe spec sheets for cakes and other sweet treats as well as savoury items, plus activities for residents, staff and guests to enjoy together. We’ve also put together a handy guide listing all the ingredients and products you’ll need.
Menu support
Ensuring variety and nutritional balance, whatever your team numbers and skill levels
- Full and simplified menu cycles
- Recipe spec sheets with complete allergen information
- Product listings and recommendations
NEW Care Showcase
Specific guidance, advice, support and products for care caterers
- Chef-recommended products
- Allergen and nutrition information
- Menu and recipe support
- Interactive digital version with quick links and video guides
Training your kitchen team
Training and support to meet your residents' nutritional needs
- FREE accredited online nutrition course
- IDDSI training video
- Downloadable factsheets covering a range of dietary and health needs
Brakes Virtual Chef
Save time, reduce risk and ensure compliance with legislation, including Natasha’s Law
- Market-leading online recipe management tool, powered by Nutritics
- Live list of Brakes products
- Full allergen, nutritional and calorie information
More for less
Helping you tackle food cost inflation
- Brakes - own brand products
- Monthly promotions
- Discounts that increase with your spend
All your food, drink and catering supplies
Over 10,000 products across all categories, available from stock
- Everything you need on one order, delivered safely and securely
- Pack sizes and formats to match your storage and kitchen facilities