TWO care homes in Selby and Tadcaster are set to benefit from a new catering supplier.

The new contract will start at Popple Well Springs in Tadcaster, and Fernbank Court in Selby, in April, with catering supplied by Caterplus Services Ltd. The five-year contract will cover the homes, which are operated by Hanover, and also 28 of the specialist retirement housing provider’s 70 Extra Care housing estates around the country.

Paul Robottom, managing director, of Caterplus said: “We are delighted to be awarded this prestigious contract with Hanover.

“We will be working closely with the residents to ensure fresh, homemade and nutritious food using our regional suppliers is served.”

Tom Brown, Hanover’s head of operations in the north, said: “We’ve listened to residents’ views and it’s clear that residents really value their catering service. They want fresh, high quality and nutritionally balanced meals with plenty of choices which suit different tastes and needs.”