Community Meals on Wheels Week

Conservatives Delivering.. 

This week is ‘Community Meals on Wheels Week. 

Conservative led Cheshire West and Chester council works in partnership with Winsford- based company Apetito who provide the service delivering more than 1600 meals a week across the whole of the Borough.

This vital service helps people to remain living at home by providing daily access to high quality nutritious meals. The four week menu is changed regularly to give lots of choice and make the best use of seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Meals are cooked “en-route” in innovative vehicles called Chefmobils. Each Chefmobil holds a total of 57 hot meals in its three computerised ovens. There is also a fourth section for refrigeration. Seven vehicles make up the fleet for Cheshire West and Chester.

Thanks to the technology of the Chefmobil the meals arrive at their destination at the perfect temperature and are also checked by thermometer before they are delivered straight to the client’s door.

All drivers carry an Apetito identity card so the elderly and vulnerable have no worries about security.

Conservative Executive member, Brenda Dowding said,

“I’m also happy to report that we are currently working on introducing a teatime delivery slot for those people who would prefer their hot meal in the early evening.”

The service is available 7 days a week 365 days a year including all bank holidays.

Community meals on wheels are available to people aged 18 or over who are unable to prepare and cook a hot meal. If you think the service could be for you or if you would like to request as assessment please call the Cheshire West and Chester Council Advice and Contact Team on 0300 123 8 123 and select Option 2.

It is also possible to purchase meals directly from Apetito as a private customer on 01606 591 367.