Behind the Scenes: Feeding 15,000 Meals a Day at a French Hospital

🔪Chefs in the hospital kitchen prepare and serve 15,000 meals a day, using 1 ½ tons of meat, 2 ½ tons of vegetables, and baking nearly 13,000 loaves of bread.

🍽️The kitchen follows a local-sourcing program, with 20% of the produce being locally and organically sourced.

🥦All meals are carefully designed by dietitians and physicians to meet the nutritional needs of each patient.

🍞The on-site bakery allows the hospital to control all ingredients and make custom loaves, such as crustless bread that's easy to chew.

👨‍🍳Hospital staff undergoes 'meal attitude' training to create a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience for the patients.

How many meals does the hospital kitchen prepare each day?

—The hospital kitchen prepares and serves 15,000 meals a day.

What are the key ingredients used in the meals?

—The kitchen uses 1 ½ tons of meat, 2 ½ tons of vegetables, and bakes nearly 13,000 loaves of bread.

Is the produce locally and organically sourced?

—Yes, the kitchen follows a local-sourcing program, with 20% of the produce being locally and organically sourced.

How are the meals designed?

—All meals are carefully designed by dietitians and physicians to meet the nutritional needs of each patient.

What kind of bread does the bakery make?

—The bakery makes custom loaves, including crustless bread that's easy to chew.

00:04Chefs in the hospital kitchen prepare 15,000 meals a day.

01:52The kitchen uses 260-liter pots that can hold 3,000 servings at a time.

02:1720% of the produce used in the kitchen is locally and organically sourced.

02:44The hospital has developed 24 distinct dietary profiles for patients.

03:35The bakery produces 13,000 loaves of bread, including crustless bread.