3rd February 2026
Belfast Trust’s Catering Team wishes to advise staff of some exciting updates and offers available in trust restaurants throughout February.
February offer across all trust restaurants
Free piece of fruit with any purchase from our healthier breakfast range in February!
Our healthier breakfast range includes:
- -Overnight oats (£1.20)
- -Porridge (85p)
- -Fruit salad (£1.20)
- -Granola Pot (£1.20)
- -Breakfast Cereals (£1.00)
Don’t forget, food and drink offers will change each month!
*NEWS FOR FEBRUARY*
NEW SANDWICH RANGE:
Keep an eye out for our new sandwich range which is now available in our trust catering sites! This includes some new and old favourites such as Pork & Apple Sauce, BBQ Chicken & Bacon & Cheese, Turkey Cranberry & Stuffing plus many more!
Nutritional Standards & Health Improvement pop up stands in February!
In partnership with the Health Improvement Team, we will be hosting information pop‑up stands throughout February and March.
Come along to find out more about Nutritional Standards for staff and visitors as well as how the Trust can support your health and wellbeing.
Have your say
Complete the survey below online or in person for a chance to win a 6.5L slow cooker.
Free porridge/ free piece of fruit vouchers available for attendees who complete the survey at a pop‑up stand.
Porridge and fruit vouchers are obtained from the pop-up stand and must be used on the same day. While stocks last.
Come along and say hi!
- 3rd February– Terrace Restaurant, Belfast City Hospital
- 17th February– Bedeque Restaurant, Mater Hospital
- 24th February– Bracken Bistro, Knockbracken
- 27th February– Arches Staff Restaurant, Arches Wellbeing and Treatment Centre
- 3rd March- Spoons, RVH
- 10th March- Meadows Restaurant, Musgrave Park Hospital
BHSCT: Staff & Visitor feedback on implementation of Nutritional Standards – Fill in form
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN DISHES
Have you tried any of our popular vegetarian and vegan dishes yet?
Some favourites include:
- Lentil Dahl (VG)
- Chickpea curry (VG)
- Mixed bean chilli (VG)
- Cauliflower and broccoli bake (V)
- Mushroom and sweet potato curry (VG)
- Vegetable curry (VG)
- Vegetable Chilli (VG)
- And many more!
- V= Vegetarian
- VG= Vegan
BURRITO BOWL STALL, THURSDAYS IN RVH FOYER
Mondays 12pm-2pm
Offering burrito bowls with a range of toppings including pulled pork, salad and pulled chicken with a complementary bottle of water.
SPUD STALLS
We’re continuing with our popular Spud Stalls. Current fillings include chicken curry, chilli beef, baked beans, cheese, and coleslaw (subject to availability).
Spud Stall at the Terrace Restaurant, Belfast City Hospital.
Monday’s 12pm-2pm.
Offering baked potatoes with a selection of fillings and a complementary bottle of water.
Spud Stall at Cloisters Coffee Shop, Mater Hospital
Thursdays 12.00pm – 2.00pm.
Offering baked potatoes with a selection of fillings and a complementary bottle of water.
Spud Stall, RVH Foyer
Thursdays 12.00pm – 2.00pm.
Offering baked potatoes with a selection of fillings and a complementary bottle of water.
Please speak to catering staff if you require any information on allergens.
BELFAST TRUST CATERING SITES OPENING TIMES
| Spoons Restaurant, RVH | · Monday- Sunday:
– 8am to 6.00pm
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| Coffee Doc, RVH | · Monday to Thursday:
– 8am to 3.45pm. · Friday: – 8am to 3pm
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| Children’s Hospital Restaurant | · Monday to Friday:
– 8am to 2pm – 3pm to 6pm · Saturday and Sunday: – 8.30am to 2pm – 3pm to 6pm
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| Coffee Doc Express, Children’s Hospital |
– 8.30am to 4pm
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| Maternity Hospital Restaurant | · Monday to Friday:
– 8am to 2pm – 2.30pm to 6.30pm · Saturday and Sunday: – 8.30am to 3.00pm
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| Terrace Restaurant, Belfast City Hospital | · Monday – Friday:
– 8.00am – 5.00pm · Saturday & Sunday: – 8.00am – 2.00pm
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| Bedeque Restaurant, Mater Hospital |
– 8.00am to 4.30 pm
– 8.30am to 4.00pm
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| Cloisters Coffee Shop, Mater Hospital | · Monday – Friday:
– 8.15am – 4.30pm
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| Bracken Bistro, Knockbracken Healthcare Park |
– 9am to 10.45am – 12pm to 2.00pm
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| Meadows restaurant, Musgrave Park Hospital | · Monday – Friday:
– 7.30am – 3.30pm · Saturday & Sunday: – 7.30am – 2.30pm
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| Arches Café, Arches Wellbeing and Treatment Centre | · Monday- Thursday:
– 8.15am-3.30pm · Friday: – 8.15am- 2.30pm |
| Arches Staff Restaurant, Arches Wellbeing and Treatment Centre | · Monday-Friday:
– 9.30am- 11.00am – 12.30pm- 2.00pm |
Please note: All opening times are subject to change.
Other News: Nutritional Standards
The Nutritional Standards for Health and Social Care catering have recently been reviewed and updated to reflect the latest guidance and best practice. These revised standards continue to make healthier choices easier for staff and visitors.
These include:
- More fruit and vegetables
- High-fibre and vegetarian options
- Reduced processed meats and chips
- Calorie limits for snacks and drinks
- Healthier vending options
These changes ensure tasty, healthier options are always available as part of delivering quality care to our staff and visitors. By creating a healthier food environment, we’re investing in our wellbeing for a happier, healthier and longer life.
Download the revised Nutritional Standards here: Nutritional Standards in Health and Social Care: For staff and visitors across catering facilities including retail outlets and vending.
Or watch our Public Health Dietitians YouTube video explaining the Standards: