Food and Nutrition

The Nutrition Services Department is proud to provide our hot entrees using the patented Steamplicity® technology; a unique and innovative way of providing healthy, nutritious and balanced meals.

Steamplicity is a way of cooking fresh and wholesome ingredients using the healthiest of all cooking methods – steam pressure. Patients are provided with a restaurant style menu to keep for the duration of their stay. The menu includes up to 8 Steamplicity hot entrees, 3-5 sandwich choices, salads, and a variety of desserts and beverages.

Nutrition Associates take patients meal selections two-three hours prior to dinner, and the day before for breakfast and lunch using an iPad allowing for selections to be verified for diet compliance. Trays are assembled and meals are cooked just minutes before service in the kitchen– allowing us to give patients the greatest possible choice of meals and menu selections.

There are many well documented benefits of the Steamplicity system including better quality, more nutritious food, flexibility of service times, increased satisfaction, elimination of late trays, and considerably less food waste. 

Meal Times

Although meal times may vary slightly, approximate times for meals are:

• Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
• Lunch 11:30 a.m.
• Dinner 4:45 p.m.

Halal Meal Options

BCHS is pleased to offer a Halal menu to our patients, effective March 6, 2024.

Halal food adheres to Islamic dietary laws and regulations, ensuring that it meets the dietary requirements of our Muslim patients. Some key points regarding Halal food include:

•  Preparation: Halal food is prepared in accordance with Islamic guidelines, including specific methods of slaughter and processing.
• Ingredients: Halal food does not contain any prohibited ingredients, such as pork or alcohol, and must be free from contamination with non-halal substances.
• Certification: Halal certification ensures that the food has been inspected and approved by authorized certifying bodies to meet Halal standards.

Click here to learn more about Halal foods.

Click here to download the current Halal menu.

Terrace Bistro

We are pleased to offer an on-site cafeteria serving made-to-order food for patients, visitors, and staff at the Brantford General Hospital.

The Terrace Bistro is located on D-wing, level main. Its hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Current menu (click to download):

• Breakfast (Grill)
• Lunch (Grill)
• Lunch (Chop'd & Wrap'd)