As the countdown to Christmas begins, apetito has unveiled its brand-new festive menu filled with warming dishes and delicious desserts.

To bring the magic of Christmas to mealtimes, the launch sees two new main meals ready to serve this December. Firstly, apetito’s Redcurrant Chicken Casserole has all the flavours of a true winter warmer and caters for individuals requiring a gluten-free diet. The second main dish is a seasonal Chickpea & Apricot Tagine, available in both apetito’s core and CarteChoix range, providing a meat-free alternative for those on a plant-based diet.

apetito has also launched some festive desserts to wrap up the perfect Christmas meal. For a more traditional offering, customers can enjoy Premium Christmas Pudding – perfect served with custard – or sample the brand-new indulgent Hot Chocolate Brownie.

These limited-edition dishes are also joined by a selection of returning customer favourites such as Sliced Turkey in Gravy, Broccoli, Cauliflower & Stilton Crumble, Pigs in Blankets and Sticky Toffee Pudding. In its CarteChoix range, available to its Healthcare customers, there is also further choice such as Sliced Turkey, Fish in Parsley Sauce and Jam Sponge & Custard.

Believing that everyone should taste the joy of Christmas without compromise, apetito has also introduced a range of texture modified festive favourites that are both safe and nutritious for those living with dysphagia. For the first time ever, its Specialist Nutrition range offers a two-course Christmas meal across all its IDDSI Level 4, 5, and 6 ranges, expanding on its previous offering and providing even more inclusivity this holiday season.

This includes main meals of a Level 4 Turkey with Stuffing and a Turkey in an Orange and Redcurrant Gravy option in both Levels 5 and 6. Brand-new to the range this year is a Mince Pie dessert in Level 5, and a Mince Pie and Custard in Level 6, allowing individuals living with swallowing difficulties to finish off with a traditional Christmas treat. Those requiring a Level 4 diet can also indulge in a Spiced Pudding & Vanilla Sauce, packed full of seasonal flavours.

Charlotte Jeune, Category Manager at apetito is pleased to be bringing festivity to mealtimes with its “Taste of Christmas” menu, saying:

“We understand the importance of celebrating the festive period with delicious food, which is why our menu is thoughtfully designed to bring traditional flavours and joy to all our customers.

“Not only does each dish offer delicious taste, but our team of expert chefs, dietitians and nutritionists ensure it also provides the balanced nutrition.

“We’re also proud to be expanding our texture modified offering this year to provide individuals with a safe, delicious and nutritious meal. We hope that our inclusive selection helps to reassure those living with dysphagia that they too can dine with dignity and enjoy a traditional Christmas meal.”