Meal Preparation
Home-cooked meals and drinks prepared to personal taste, with nutrition and hydration monitored.
A proper meal makes a real difference to how someone feels. We prepare food the way you like it, sit with you if you would like the company, and keep a quiet eye on how well you are eating and drinking.
What this can include
- Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Hot drinks and encouraging good hydration
- Cooking to personal, cultural and dietary preferences
- Support with eating and drinking where needed
- Monitoring appetite, weight change and fluid intake
- Checking food dates and keeping the kitchen safe and clean
If we notice appetite or fluid intake dropping, we will raise it with you and your family early — small changes are often the first sign something needs attention.
Costs and visit options
Clear, straightforward pricing — no joining fees and no hidden extras. Prices below are our starting rates for meal preparation and every other service we offer.
30 minutes
£18.50per visit
Medication prompts, welfare checks, breakfast or bedtime support.
45 minutes
£23.50per visit
Personal care with a little more time, or care plus a light domestic task.
60 minutes
£28.50per visit
Full personal care, meal preparation, companionship or a trip out.
How visits are scheduled
- Visits are booked at agreed times of day — mornings, lunch, teatime and bedtime — so you know when your carer is coming.
- You can have one call a day or several; we build the rota around your routine, not ours.
- Care starts after a free home assessment, where we agree visit lengths, times and priorities and write them into your care plan.
- Plans are reviewed regularly and can be changed at any time; just let the office know as early as you can.
- Rates are per visit and quoted from the prices above. Bank holidays, waking nights and more complex packages are quoted individually.
Other services
Personal Care
Discreet, dignified support with washing, dressing, continence care and getting ready for the day or night.
Medication Management
Prompting, administering and recording medication safely, with clear records for families and GPs.
Domestic Visits
Help around the house — laundry, cleaning, shopping and errands so home stays comfortable.
Companionship Visits
A friendly face for a chat, a walk, a hobby or a trip out. Company matters just as much as care.
From 30-Minute Visits
Flexible calls from as little as 30 minutes, right through to multiple daily visits and full support packages.