Supporting Better Living in Aged Care

We’re excited to launch the new Aged Care Catalogue designed specifically for New Zealand’s aged care, assisted living, and retirement living providers. Backed by decades of experience in the sector, the catalogue brings together fit-for-purpose products, sector insights, and practical tools to help aged care kitchens deliver meals with care, consistency, and efficiency. 

A Practical Resource for a Complex Sector 

Catering in aged care is a balancing act. Nutritional requirements, individual preferences, tight kitchen spaces, and limited resources are all part of the daily challenge. Whether you’re a facility manager, chef, or procurement lead, having the right equipment and support can make a noticeable difference to how food service operates.  

The new catalogue was developed with those realities in mind. It’s not just a product list, it’s a sector-specific guide that reflects what’s happening in aged care kitchens across Aotearoa. 

What’s Inside 

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find: 

✔ Product Guide 

Covers core equipment, including combi ovens, dishwashers, meal distribution equipment, bain-maries, and tray systems, all selected for the aged care environment where reliability, safety, and ease of use are key. 

✔ Key Industry Trends 

Insights on emerging practices, such as texture-modified meal prep, flexible meal delivery models, and designing kitchens that improve workflow and staff wellbeing. 

✔ Product Listings 

Access to relevant products from local and global brands from tableware that supports dignity and independence to back-of-house equipment built for high-volume use. 

✔ Case Studies 

We’ve included examples from facilities across New Zealand who’ve improved their food service through practical changes whether that’s upgrading meal distribution equipment or redesigning workflows to reduce pressure on staff. 

No two care environments are the same. A smaller residential home has different priorities than a larger retirement village or hospital-level care facility. That’s why the solutions we provide are flexible, built to adapt to your workflow, space constraints, and service style. 

Take Te Manaaki, for example. a premium care home that needed a discreet, space-efficient plating and server area instead of a full kitchen. The result? A seamless, visually integrated setup that supports fast, calm meal service while complementing their refined interiors. 

It's one of the completed projects you'll find in the catalogue showing how thoughtful design can lift the daily experience for both staff and residents. 

Trusted Support Nationwide 

Southern Hospitality supplies hundreds of aged care kitchens around the country, not just with equipment, but with insight, planning, and hands-on support. Our teams work closely with providers to spec solutions that meet compliance needs, support staff, and improve service delivery. 

Download the Catalogue 

The Aged Care Catalogue is available now. Whether you’re planning upgrades, expanding capacity, or simply looking for more reliable equipment, this guide is a solid place to start. 

Click here to Explore the Aged Care Catalogue or get in touch with our team for advice tailored to your facility