5 star food rating for Frome, Somerset care home

The kitchen team at Catherine House Care Home in Frome, Somerset, has maintained a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating from the Food Standards Agency, a quiet recognition of the care and attention that goes into every meal.

At Catherine House, food is part of everyday life. Mealtimes are unhurried and familiar, shaped around personal choice rather than timetables, and enjoyed in a way that feels comfortable and natural. Whether it’s sitting down together, eating a little later in the day, or keeping things simple, the focus is on making food feel like part of home life, not an event or a routine to follow.

As the seasons change, so do the menus, with a vegetarian option available with every meal. Meals are freshly prepared in the main kitchen, with smaller kitchenettes throughout the home for snacks and light meals at any time of day or night. Main meals always include a vegetarian option, with plenty of flexibility for something different if someone fancies a change.

A small glimpse of everyday food at Catherine House – home-cooked meals, familiar favourites and seasonal choices, all prepared in the home’s kitchen.

“We’re a home, not a hotel or an institution,” shared Home Manager Sherin Anup. “Life here is about keeping the choices and routines that make you feel like yourself. Mealtimes aren’t fixed or formal; family members choose when to eat, just as they would at home. It’s about good food, good company and conversation, shared in a place that feels comfortable and familiar.”

Head Chef Debbie, who has worked at Catherine House for over 20 years, adds: “The kitchen and care teams work together to make sure everyone eats in the way that suits them best. The seasonal menu gives plenty to choose from, but it’s the small choices that matter most, like whether someone fancies a full English or just a single egg cooked how they like it.”

Based in the centre of Frome town centre, Catherine House provides care across three individual households, each designed to reflect the feel of home. The approach focuses on continuity of life, supporting people to stay connected to their routines, interests and the people they love.

To find out more about Catherine House, please visit https://catherinehousecarehome.com/live-with-us/our-menus/