Prisons
Prison catering comes with a set of unique challenges that make meal planning and service complex. One of the biggest hurdles is working within tight budget constraints whilst still serving food that is affordable and nutritious.
Catering teams also have to meet various dietary needs, including those related to health conditions and religious or cultural preferences.
Staffing issues, such as shortages or high turnover, can also impact how efficiently meals are served. On top of that, logistical challenges like supply chain disruptions can make it difficult to consistently provide fresh, balanced meals.
Effective prison catering requires careful sourcing, careful planning and a focus on providing nutritious, balanced meals within budget. Investing in key ingredients plays a vital role in this.
Our solutions:
Whirl products are a cost-effective and versatile solution for prison kitchens. Up to 75% cheaper than butter, they are perfect for a variety of cooking methods, including baking, frying, grilling, roasting, glazing, or as an ingredient in recipes – meaning you only need one product for multiple uses.
With up to 82% less saturated fat than butter, our liquid butter alternatives also feature reduced-salt options and are vegan-friendly, catering to a wide range of dietary needs. Whirl is the perfect solution to meet the diverse dietary requirements in prison kitchens while keeping meals healthy and delicious.
Unlike butter, Whirl won’t spit or scorch at high temperatures, ensuring smooth and efficient cooking while adding a subtle buttery flavour to dishes. Additionally, Whirl’s no-refrigeration requirement makes it ideal for kitchens with limited cold storage space.
Menu ideas:
Start the day with hearty options like golden, toasted Breakfast Paninis or buttery Scrambled Egg Muffins, using Whirl.
For lunch, Whirl enhances soups such as Minestrone or Super Green Soup, or brush it onto Margarita Pizza Toasties, Brioche Sliders or Chicken BLT Toasties for a buttery finish.
Whirl brings richness to main dishes like Chicken Curry, Mushroom, Pea, and Broccoli Risotto, or Fish Pie. It’s perfect for glazing Pork Meatballs, creating pastry for Steak & Ale Pie or brushing on Hunters Dog Toasties.
Whirl is ideal for sweet treats, from Rocky Road and Jam & Coconut Sponge to Lemon Drizzle Cake and Rhubarb & Custard Cake.
Check out our recipes and inspiration pages!
Make sure you see how easy it is to use Whirl by visiting our video demos page!
The budget for prison food currently sits at around £3 per person per day.
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