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Nobody wants to end up in the hospital, let alone have to worry about the kind of food they’ll be served there. Of course, you can’t expect a five-star menu, but you’d hope that the meals are decent enough to help you get through your (hopefully) short visit. 

Well, that’s somewhat the case, as you’ll see from these pictures taken from the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ Facebook group. This interesting community has over 100k members who’ve shared diverse photos of the food they were served in medical institutions.

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#1

Last Day (4) In Fulwood Hall Hospital

Last Day (4) In Fulwood Hall Hospital

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Charlie the Cat
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one looks like fine dining compared to most of the others.

Ginky
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a private hospital. Of course. Same caterers as most of the others I’d guess, just extra paid to make it look fancy and charge the patient thousands more.

Kylie
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They tried to give it some flair at least.

Ingrid Mackay
Community Member
11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ah, wonder what it costs to stay at a private hospital

Trista JW
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Without the tomatoes (I am allergic to tomatoes) I know I'd devour that with no problem; bangers/sausages and mashed potatoes are great!

Mizt
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

where is this? do I have to google everything? Oh, U.K., good for u.

Jenny Mason
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a private UK hospital. The patient will have paid a lot of money to have whatever treatment they required here.

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    #2

    Addenbrookes Sunday Roast

    Addenbrookes Sunday Roast

    Sarah Doherty Report

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People pay good money for this at Wetherspoons

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful! What's that yellow stuff in the bowl? Soup?

    #3

    It's My Wife Who Is In Hospital, Furness General, This Was Her Dinner Yesterday

    It's My Wife Who Is In Hospital, Furness General, This Was Her Dinner Yesterday

    Neil Cairns Report

    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peas and carrots, the older I get, the more I like 'em

    The Short Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd eat the vegetables. I'm not sure about that meat.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's not a damn thing wrong with roast, veggies and potatoes. I'd eat it with no complaints!

    Scrappychick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does anybody else see a monkey face in the meat?

    Phil Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks surprisingly good for hospital food. When they removed my wisdom teeth, when I finally re-surfaced the food was beyond edible!

    Not all food served at medical institutions is good, even though that might seem incredibly contradictory. Studies have found that hospital malnutrition affects around 30-50% of patients worldwide due to the nutrition decline they may experience during their stay.

    It’s important to understand that hospitals often operate on strict budgets and are already scrambling to cope with emergencies. In the midst of all that chaos, it may be tough for them to keep up the highest food and nutritional standards for their patients. 

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    That’s why the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ group doesn’t exist to shame medical institutions, it’s more of a fun initiative where patients can find support and connect with one another. People even write kind words in the comments to help improve the morale of posters who are sick.

    #4

    Meat And Potato Pie, Chips And Green Beans @ Barnsley Hospital

    Meat And Potato Pie, Chips And Green Beans @ Barnsley Hospital

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    Lorraine Woollands
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These people are lucky, this food is more than I the whole four days I was in hospital. All I had in four days , was two soups in disposable cups, three yogurts with a banana for breakfasts, and a few bottles of water. I wasn't even offered a meal, in four days

    Christina Dutta
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm told that Barnsley hospital offers a choice of 5 different curries.

    CowDoggo️
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't look bad at all, I'd certainly eat it, and with siracha it would be even better.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a damn thing wrong with that. I'd MUCH rather have multiple kinds of potatoes than random vegetables and other junk alongside my meat. (Random being disgusting junk like beets, pickles, or 90% of the greens that people claim to like.)

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    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of potato and not a lot of vegetables.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares if there's "not a lot" of vegetables? Green beans are great, potatoes are delicious and it looks like it would taste great!

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    #5

    Tea Time At NGH [Northern General Hospital] Sheffield

    Tea Time At NGH [Northern General Hospital] Sheffield

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had worse. 1/10 for presentation. 7/10 for nutrition.

    #6

    Hospital Dinner New York City, USA

    Hospital Dinner New York City, USA

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    Lisa Wright
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that on a paper plate? How wonderful….🥴

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely disgusting. Over-cooked and nearly burnt chicken, macaroni and cheese that won't taste like much of anything and some kind of over-cooked, nasty-a*s greens. I would not touch it.

    Mizt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's a whole days meal!

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take the chicken, applesauce, ? Tangerine and roll. They can keep the nasty Mac n cheese and greens. I'm a US southern girl and have always hated them.

    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want to go to hospital asap.

    MC C
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is this the only (edited, used to say first, then I read the rest of the posts) post that actually gives the city, state (or province) and country, instead of just the hospital name that nobody from outside of that region knows?

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it looks like the plate and utensils are disposable. For your second question, it appears to be a barbecued chicken quarter, macaroni and cheese, some kind of greens (collard greens, maybe), a roll, an orange, milk. I'm not sure what that is in those two cups under the roll, maybe peaches?

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    Considering the budget constraints and the already massive strain on medical facilities, experts suggest that hospitals can improve food quality by first providing less processed foods. If they partner with local businesses, they can find healthier take-out options or even fresher meals.

    Doctors and nurses can also encourage patients to bring home-cooked meals if their circumstances allow it. Medical institutions should try to provide more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Even if they can’t meet all of these criteria, a few small changes can drastically help patient health and recovery during their stay.

    #7

    St James Hospital, Leeds

    St James Hospital, Leeds

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ham sandwiches is the only thing I can eat when I'm sick, I wouldn't be disappointed by this.

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, that's about all I felt like eating the last few times I've been in.

    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a good quality ham though. I would like that right now.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A sandwich hits the spot when you are not very mobile and unwell.

    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just needs a little whole seeded brown mustard, and some horseradish

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nursing home food! Nothing but absolute boring blandness all around!

    justagirl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is…to many sandwiches.

    John Mosley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one sandwich cut in an X to make little sandwiches.

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    Viau Anna
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whole grain bread? That's good...

    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum has been in hospital since Saturday. Her dinner tonight was what looked to be beef and barley soup, a chicken salad sandwich, and some barely tepid water for tea. She ate maybe half the soup, flatly refused the sandwich, and didn’t want to talk about the “tea”. How do you expect people to get better if you don’t feed them properly?

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    #8

    A Compilation From When I Was On The Antenatal Ward At Lincoln County

    A Compilation From When I Was On The Antenatal Ward At Lincoln County

    Laura Green Report

    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look bad, but I really dislike having my salad on the same plate as the main.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extremely disgusting. Salad of any sort is nasty as hell, broccoli is always horrible tasting and the random bean sprouts make no sense. I would send it back.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broccoli casserole with salad, not too bad.

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    #9

    This Was My Wife's Tea Last Night. Fgh [Furness General Hospital]

    This Was My Wife's Tea Last Night. Fgh [Furness General Hospital]

    Neil Cairns Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems nice and fresh!

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks bland, boring as hell and gross.

    Ivona
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just greenery, no meat?

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take a salad any day with 1000 island, honey mustard or Italian/vinegarette

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    There are some hospitals that go above and beyond for their patients’ health. In 2018, the UC Davis Medical Center hired a local chef to manage a new initiative called ‘farm-to-fork.’ They prioritized serving locally grown plant-based meals to improve nutrition. The program, which is still in place today, even won a James Beard Foundation award.

    This kind of initiative shows that the people in charge of medical institutions have the power to make changes that can benefit their patients and staff. They just need to develop innovative ways of making that a reality.

    #10

    Day 4 At RDH [Royal Darwin Hospital]

    Day 4 At RDH [Royal Darwin Hospital]

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    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't look too bad and the spuds are piped LOL

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold the cooked carrots. green beans instead and I'm all in!

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like goulash. I'd like some of my mom's goulash right now...

    Matt Atfield
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The food at RDH was pretty bad when i was there

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks halfway decent to me. Looks like mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots and some kind of (probably) beef-based stew. Other than flooding the plate with gravy, which would sort of defeat the purpose of the stew's own gravy, I would have no complaints.

    Steal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it came out of the toilet.

    #11

    Beef Dinner Qe Gateshead

    Beef Dinner Qe Gateshead

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    Knoxy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had my baby at that hospital. Their cheese savoury sandwiches are banging. And you can't beat those little ice cream pots

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quality here is about what I would expect to see in any American hospital: overcooked carrots, looks like boxed mashed potatoes, extremely gross broccoli and an unidentifiable, tiny slice of overcooked meat. The Yorkshire pudding and gravy are probably the only two things that would save the dinner.

    Louise Tatam
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a Yorkshire pudding not an onion ring. Not sure what you think is shrimp but only meat gravy and veg plus two roast potatoes. Doesn't look great. Not very appetising.

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    #12

    Royal Berkshire Hospital In Reading

    Royal Berkshire Hospital In Reading

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their A&E had excellent tea and biscuits, and I didn't have to wait more than two hours on a Friday evening, so thumps up for Royal Barks.

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that double mash?? Pie topping and side? Excellent

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks pretty damn good to me!

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Green beans, potatoes and something with a whole bunch of gravy

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, drowned in gravy. I love gravy, but dayum that's way too much! imo

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why must everything be touching on all of these??? Blech.

    madeleine f
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That skin on the potatoes makes me want to vomit.

    Julie S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure what you are looking at but there is no skin on those potatoes

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    If you’ve been admitted to the hospital, the meals being served will probably be the last thing on your list of worries. What you’ve got to understand is that eating nutritious food can help your body recover faster and gain strength. 

    In case your hospital meals aren’t up to par, here are a few things you can do to take control of what you’re eating:

    1. If the hospital has a menu system, check with the staff or dieticians if they can provide you with healthier substitutes of what’s being served.
    2. Get home-cooked meals delivered, but before doing this, ask permission from the clinician in charge.
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    #13

    Chicken Casserole Rosties And Veg Pgi (Pinderfields General Hospital,wakefield)

    Chicken Casserole Rosties And Veg Pgi (Pinderfields General Hospital,wakefield)

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    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though the potatoes look under-seasoned, everything here looks like it would taste decent. Maybe not outstanding, but definitely decent.

    #14

    Royal Berkshire Hospital In Reading

    Royal Berkshire Hospital In Reading

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brits sure love brown meat and potatoes don't they? ;)

    Scrappychick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meat and two veg has been a staple of meals for generations (potatoes are essentially filling up and left over space

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    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take the potatoes and garlic bread. I don't know what that slop is in the middle and the big chunks of cooked tomatoes .. puke

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    #15

    Spent A Week In Warwick Hospital I'm Gluten Free And Have To Say The Food Was Lovely, Even Had Gluten Free Bread For Breakfast

    Spent A Week In Warwick Hospital I'm Gluten Free And Have To Say The Food Was Lovely, Even Had Gluten Free Bread For Breakfast

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    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baked potato, cheese and beans is a gourmet meal. I actually did that for myself at home obe evening last week. TBF I was on soft food only after some dental work, but it was bloody lovely, beans spiced up nicely.

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    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not bad at all! Beans, cheese and a roll is great, but throw a potato in for good measure, put the beans and cheese on the potato and it's outstanding!

    Anna Drever
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t eat cheese but I’d happily eat the rest of that. It’s the first meat free meal I’ve seen in this list and nothing wrong with beans. 💕

    K Tigress
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully the person staying doesn't have a room mate. Cause, well after those beans you know what will happen? 😜

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baked potato and either pork n beans or baked beans

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares? What tastes good is far more important-- and this would clearly taste good

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    Wolf princess quinn
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    1 year ago

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    That looks disgusting! I would need to stay another day to recover from it!

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    If you’re a gourmet, hospital food may not be for you. Based on these pictures, I think we’d be able to scarf down most of these meals, while some would have to be reserved for folks with braver stomachs

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    Which of the photos on this list did you like the best, and which one shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments, and do share if you have hospital food stories of your own.

    #16

    Stoke Royal

    Stoke Royal

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    Knoxy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those ice cream pots are nectar like

    Mizt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ice cream!? Get real!

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that yellow stuff pasta? Looks like fried condoms.

    #17

    Some Of My Trays From A Recent Hospital Stay This Month In Ontario

    Some Of My Trays From A Recent Hospital Stay This Month In Ontario

    Amanda Leigh Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'll have the round-things plate please."

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks extremely boring. The meatballs might be okay-ish, the carrots do not look like they've been seasoned in the slightest, the potatoes also appear to be lacking not only seasoning, but butter as well. I would not eat it, as it looks like nursing home fare.

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    #18

    A Sunday Lunch Darlington Hospital

    A Sunday Lunch Darlington Hospital

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    Definitely not a catnapper
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aint nothing tastes better than tomato water with a side of i don't know what that is but id probably eat it and love it because im a human garbage can and i have no dignity

    Roni Stone
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no dignity either when it comes to food, but I also cannot cannot cannot do cream tomato soup. It is always made with water. My partner won't even watch me eat it. LOL

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    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if that's tomato or minestrone. Tomato soup doesn't usually have bits in it.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like roast beef. They can keep the disgusting tomato soup

    Wolf princess quinn
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    1 year ago

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    There's the 1 onion ring again? Why? Can any of us eat just one??

    Booster Booey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not an onion ring. It's Yorkshire pudding.

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    #19

    Dinner At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Dinner At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Wei Lin Neo Report

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get a variety at least.

    John Mosley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just looking at this makes my mouth dry. That grey container better be the gravy!

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything here looks extremely dry and bland: no sauce for the meat, no butter for the green beans, nothing on the mashed potatoes. I would refuse it.

    Cathy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good! No need to soak everything in gravy!

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    #20

    Creamy Chicken Casserole…. Vile Qe Birmingham

    Creamy Chicken Casserole…. Vile Qe Birmingham

    Lucy Riley Report

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other than the lack of seasoning and butter for the potatoes and carrots, it might be okay, if you're starving.

    Maryland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure it's.... nutritious?

    #21

    A Very Old Picture Of A Chicken Dinner I Undoubtedly Didn't Pay For When I Worked In Macclesfield Hospital Kitchen

    A Very Old Picture Of A Chicken Dinner I Undoubtedly Didn't Pay For When I Worked In Macclesfield Hospital Kitchen

    Daniel Sigley Report

    Missy VanWinkle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't beat the price. I'm always surprised at how picky some folks can be. This looks filling and good.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like it would probably be pretty decent!

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    #22

    Chicken Hotpot, Carrots & Chips. Royal Hallamshire, Sheffield

    Chicken Hotpot, Carrots & Chips. Royal Hallamshire, Sheffield

    Christina Dore Report

    nevermind
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like they forgot to cook it

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It probably wasn't great, but it looks good enough that it could likely be eaten with few complaints

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The potatoes on the hotpot are supposed to be golden and crispy. Did they even cook this one?

    affogato
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken hotpot? Where’s the hotpot and soup lmfao?? Like that’s just chicken

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe hotpot means something different where you are from, this is what British hotpot is: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/recipes/chicken-hotpot It can also vary by county. This hotpot looks gross though.

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    #23

    Currently In Gloucestershire Hospital In Maternity

    Currently In Gloucestershire Hospital In Maternity

    Zoe Tegan Report

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This time they added peas to the brown meat and potatoes. :)

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peas and potatoes look dry as hell and probably completely flavorless. The meat looks marginally okay, though.

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    #24

    Very Tasty Mac N Cheese At Barnet Royal Free

    Very Tasty Mac N Cheese At Barnet Royal Free

    Susie Large Report

    Cathy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No! This is not suitable for hospital food!

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    #25

    Been In Rah Paisley For Over A Week Tbf These Meals Are Actually Lovely Occasionally

    Been In Rah Paisley For Over A Week Tbf These Meals Are Actually Lovely Occasionally

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    Missy VanWinkle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something I'd make at home and happily eat!

    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one, however, they found on the bottom of a delivery cart.

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scraped a bunch of leftover food onto this one.

    #26

    Lunch At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Lunch At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Wei Lin Neo Report

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spaghetti is usually pretty damn good~

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's enough food on that tray to last me all day.

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, that person still opening food.

    #27

    Partner's Meal At Russells Hall Hospital Amu Ward🤢

    Partner's Meal At Russells Hall Hospital Amu Ward🤢

    Sarah Hayward Report

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ewww thanks but I'll have the jello instead.

    MellonCollie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not too bad, but it seems so little!

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extremely gross-looking and not even enough to feed a kid.

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beige food. The broccoli looks soggy. 🤢

    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would have ordered out....

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    #28

    Beef Cobbler From My Stint In Aberdeen (Ari).....when Did They Get Their Michelin Stars

    Beef Cobbler From My Stint In Aberdeen (Ari).....when Did They Get Their Michelin Stars

    Paul McGuinness Report

    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit lacking in the cobblerishness...

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look - more brown meat and potatoes. ;)

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brown IS the color meat is supposed to be when it's coked and there's nothing wrong with potatoes

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    XenoMurph
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They left the bbler out of the cobbler

    Trista JW
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    1 year ago

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    Cathy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jaaaj Brussels sprouts and beets!

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only thing on that plate I would eat is the scoop of potatoes

    nevermind
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at first glance it looks like chocolate pudding with a slice of banana and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. oh and Brussels.

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    #29

    Breakfast At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Breakfast At Loma Linda Univ Hospital

    Wei Lin Neo Report

    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loma Linda has all-vegetarian food because they are 7th Day Adventist. My best friend was just there for 10 days and was very satisfied with the food choices.

    Maryland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Adventist hospital here used to not only bake delicious sprouted wheat bread but also sold it at markets.

    Missy VanWinkle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks lovely ... and, man, there's a lot of it.

    #30

    Qe Hospital Gateshead. Finest Jacket Potato Known To Man

    Qe Hospital Gateshead. Finest Jacket Potato Known To Man

    David Cowen Report

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd definitely eat the potato; it just needs salt, pepper, garlic, onion and butter

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take the potato just needs butter, salt & pepper

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the sour cream? You need cheese sauce not shredded. Bacon bits!

    #31

    Todays Lunch At St Peter’s Hospital 😂🫣

    Todays Lunch At St Peter’s Hospital 😂🫣

    Beth Curtis Report

    Your Majesty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I also thought it looked previously eaten.

    Sunny Day
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very kind of them to get a head start on the digestion process for their patients.

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delivered by cat, hurgh huurgh hurrrrrrgh

    Undercover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like a stool sample 🤢

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a taster, but not something for gram'

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like improperly-cooked stew. Far too greasy-looking, far too many miniscule unidentifiable vegetables and too much grease in the gravy, which looks like it's got chunks of flour still in it.

    Falafal salad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat ate a mouse and puked up something very similar to this.

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    #32

    Dinner Time At NGH [Northern General Hospital] Sheffield

    Dinner Time At NGH [Northern General Hospital] Sheffield

    Victoria Rodgers Report

    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put that in a microwave, melt that 'cheese', add some barbeque sauce, would be edible then

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Melt the cheese and I'd have no complaints!

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    #33

    Bristol Eye Hospital

    Bristol Eye Hospital

    Jojo Ellis Jones Report

    Donald
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plate full of peas, carrots and clown meat. Simply lovely.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is that pink stuff??? Ew.

    justagirl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That whatever-it-is doesn’t look cooked.

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is that stuff next to veggies?

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Corned beef hash (Corned beef and potatoes) with peas and carrots; not bad at all! The peas and carrots need butter, salt and pepper. The corned beef hash needs barbecue sauce and cheese. Otherwise, that's a fine meal, nothing at all to complain about.

    Falafal salad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that plate passed through an operating room at picked up discards on the way.

    #34

    Qe Hospital Burger

    Qe Hospital Burger

    David Cowen Report

    Undercover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, compared to this burger the Sahara isn't that dry

    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just needs some ketchup... couple of bottles should be about enough.

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    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen such a dry, gross-looking burger since I went to school decades ago! It would go straight into the garbage.

    #35

    Nhs Ipswich Hospital I Ordered Apple Rhubarb Crumble

    Nhs Ipswich Hospital I Ordered Apple Rhubarb Crumble

    Jesse Winter Report

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like cheese and sausage and ketchup?!

    Your Majesty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it came from the waste bucket in the OR.

    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lacking in the crumbliness...

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that cheese on top or something?

    Sue G
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture looks like tomato sauce and cheese. I keep looking at it trying to figure out why/how it looks like this with the ingredients one would presume to be required for apple-rhubarb crumble. Maybe it’s just a very bad picture.

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    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a crumble with custard, I'd eat it.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's neither apple, nor rhubarb, nor crumble

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    #36

    Lovely Food At Grimsby Hospital

    Lovely Food At Grimsby Hospital

    Josh Barber Report

    Your Majesty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go home before you develop beriberi.

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is A LOT of beans. Your poor ward mates....

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks great, beans and potoes are a damn delicious combination; I'd have no issue eating it.

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    #37

    This Morning At Whiston

    This Morning At Whiston

    Ella Oakley Report

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they say "f**k you" when they handed that over as well?

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Skip the toast, just drink the coffee. (That's what I would do; I don't eat in the mornings anyway.)

    Emma S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That tea looks like knats p**s. Tea bag needed to stew for longer.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's toasted, I've never had toast in hospital, always cereal, milk, slice of bread with butter and jam....

    #38

    No Words Westmead Hospital Sydney Australia

    No Words Westmead Hospital Sydney Australia

    Jenn Evans Report

    madeleine f
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they trying to kill their patients?

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like fried chicken and jojo potatoes; not nearly enough of either and both need sauce; barbecue sauce would be preferable. Both would be good, though, especially since they have both been clearly seasoned with salt and pepper.

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    #39

    Lunch At Whiston

    Lunch At Whiston

    Carol Anders-King Report

    Your Majesty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yikes! Incentive to get well soon!

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe that's what they asked for? When I was in the ICU last year (in the US) I had a whole menu to choose from. I wasn't really hungry so a few times I just had them bring me toast or a bagel. Also, does egg mayonnaise mean egg salad?

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I question eating a damn yogurt with an egg salad sandwich; cookies or a brownie would have been much better.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sugar pudding and nastiness, good times

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    #40

    Bri Hospital 30th December 2023

    Bri Hospital 30th December 2023

    Claire Louise Maloney Report

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random vegetables on bread, that looks extremely foul

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ayy that's was my 30th birthday! Although it does not look like you had nearly as much fun as I did.. 😅☹️

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