Andy Politi to Share Healthcare Catering Expertise at Exclusive RATIONAL Demonstration

Healthcare catering professionals are invited to discover practical solutions to some of the sector’s most pressing challenges at an exclusive Rational demonstration hosted by healthcare catering specialist Andy Politi.

Taking place on Tuesday 20 October, at CorpAcq Stadium in Manchester, the event will bring together healthcare caterers, care home operators and hospital catering teams looking to improve kitchen efficiency, food quality and operational consistency.

Andy Politi, National Operations Chef and former NHS National Development Chef, will lead the session. With decades of hands-on experience in healthcare foodservice, Andy understands the realities of catering in healthcare environments, from delivering nutritious meals at scale to dealing with labour shortages, budget pressures and evolving resident and patient expectations.

During the demonstration, attendees will see how Rational modern cooking technology can help simplify kitchen operations, reduce reliance on highly skilled labour and support teams with intuitive, easy-to-use equipment. The session will also explore ways to improve productivity, shorten cooking times and maintain consistent food quality across multiple sites.

For healthcare operators facing rising labour and food costs, Andy will share practical approaches to improving efficiency without compromising the dining experience. The demonstration will highlight how kitchens can maintain high standards while supporting staff, residents and patients alike.

To bring these benefits to life, Andy will prepare a selection of dishes commonly found on healthcare menus, including Chicken Jalfrezi with Chickpeas, Waste-Not Bread & Butter Pudding, Vanilla Custard and Nutrient-Locked Steamed Vegetables. The menu has been selected to showcase consistency, sustainability and quality across a range of everyday healthcare catering requirements.

The event offers a valuable opportunity for healthcare professionals to gain insights from one of the sector’s most experienced chefs while seeing first-hand how modern cooking systems can support their operations.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Morning Session: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session: 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Venue: CorpAcq Stadium, Manchester, M30 7EY

Places are limited, and advance registration is recommended.

To reserve your place, register on the RATIONAL website here:  https://bit.ly/4hYeCwW.