Reliable Tableware for Healthcare Environments
Supporting Hospitals and Care Homes, Every Day
Healthcare catering is about more than serving meals. It plays a vital role in patient wellbeing, dignity, safety, and operational efficiency — across hospitals, care homes, and assisted living environments.
At Harfield, we design reusable tableware that works reliably in demanding healthcare settings. Our ranges support patients of all ages, as well as staff and visitor catering, helping healthcare providers reduce costs, improve safety, and move away from single-use plastics.
Designed for the Realities of Healthcare
Healthcare environments place unique demands on tableware. Products must withstand frequent washing, temperature extremes, and constant handling — while remaining safe, hygienic, and easy to use.
Harfield healthcare products are designed to:
• Perform reliably in hot trolleys, ovens, microwaves, steam ovens, fridges and freezers
• Withstand repeated commercial dishwashing
• Reduce breakages and replacement costs
• Support infection control and hygiene standards
• Improve usability for patients and carers
This makes them suitable for acute hospitals, community healthcare, care homes, and assisted living settings.
Reducing Single-Use Plastics and Ongoing Costs
Many healthcare providers are actively reviewing their use of disposable plastics — driven by rising costs, waste targets, and sustainability commitments.
Reusable tableware helps to:
• Lower purchasing costs by eliminating repeat single-use spend
• Reduce waste disposal volumes and costs
• Improve consistency across catering operations
• Support sustainability and environmental goals
High-performance reusable solutions are no longer a compromise — they are a practical, cost-effective alternative.
A Complete Range for Healthcare Catering
Harfield offers a coordinated range of products designed to work together across healthcare environments:
Hi-Temperature & Catering Solutions
• 180°C range for repeated use in ovens and hot holding
• Hi-heat ranges suitable for demanding hospital kitchens
• Trays designed for durability, efficiency, and long service life
Patient Hydration & Bedside Products
• Bedside jugs and tumblers
• Beakers designed for safe, everyday use
Eating & Assisted Living Support
• Cutlery for general and assisted use
• Walled bowls and tableware to support temperature retention and presentation
• Assisted Living range designed to promote independence, comfort, and dignity
Together, these ranges support patients, residents, staff, and visitors, across every stage of food service.
Supporting All Ages and Care Needs
Healthcare catering serves a wide and diverse population. Harfield products are designed to support:
• Children and young patients
• Adults in acute and community care
• Elderly residents in care homes
• Patients requiring assisted living solutions
• Staff and visitor catering areas
This allows healthcare providers to standardise suppliers while still meeting varied needs.
Built for Trust, Safety and Longevity
In healthcare, reliability matters. Harfield tableware is designed for long service life, helping reduce breakages, replacements, and disruption — while maintaining a consistent, professional dining experience.
Our focus is simple:
• Safe materials
• Practical design
• Long-term value
• Products that perform, day after day
A Practical Partner for Healthcare Providers
Whether you are reviewing patient catering, staff dining, or sustainability initiatives, the right tableware makes a measurable difference.
Harfield works with healthcare providers and distributors to deliver solutions that are:
• Easy to specify
• Easy to use
• Easy to justify on cost and sustainability
Explore Healthcare Solutions That Work in Practice
Discover how Harfield tableware supports hospitals and care homes with durable, reusable solutions designed for real healthcare environments.