The award recognises his significant contribution to patient wellbeing and recovery, as well as his exceptional service to staff and visitors.
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is delighted to announce that Francesco Fiore, Catering Manager, has been awarded the prestigious "Caterer of the Year" in the Hospital Caterers Association awards which took place on Tuesday 1 April.
Frank, as he is affectionately known throughout the hospital, has transformed the MKUH catering experience with his innovation and imagination. His team cooks up a staggering 1,200 meals to patients every single day of the year, often meeting complex dietary requirements. On top of that, he serves hundreds of hard-working hospital staff, who enjoy regular themed menus that showcase flavours from all over the world. Under his leadership, the quality and variety of hospital food has improved, and Frank has also led the way on local sourcing and reducing waste.
As well as managing the hospital’s Eaglestone Restaurant, Frank’s catering operation also includes services to wards which serve up over 1,000 cups of tea every day!
Joe Harrison, Chief Executive of MKUH said: “I am thrilled to see Frank’s skills and sincere passion for food recognised on the national stage. He knows that food and drink have a really important role to play in patient experience and recovery. Thank you, Frank, for bringing a smile to so many faces.”
Frank has been cooking since he was 14 years old and says that he gets his best ideas from his mum. Prior to joining MKUH, he worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant and perfected his pastry chef skills at Harrods before starting his own business.
