White Oaks adds Housing 21 to its portfolio

The senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, White Oaks, has secured a new contract with not-for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care – Housing 21.

The terms of the deal, see White Oaks providing resident catering services for approximately 300 residents across seven developments in London and an Extra Care independent living development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. All eight sites offer a daily lunch menu designed to provide a consistent, balanced meal with a focus on comforting, traditional dishes and familiar flavours.

Menus feature a variety of well-established favourites alongside lighter alternatives, all supported by a choice of vegetables and sides. Nutritional information is clearly presented, with dishes labelled for calorie content as well as identified as vegetarian, healthy choice, or high protein, enabling informed meal selection. Meals are freshly prepared and served in a communal setting, supporting a structured and sociable dining experience.

As part of the agreement, 40 employees have transferred to White Oaks.

Laura Tighe, Business Director at White Oaks said: “This new partnership is a true testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team. At White Oaks, we believe that great food is at the heart of great care – it brings not just nutrition, but comfort, joy and a sense of community to residents every single day.

“As part of our remit with Housing 21, we’ll be bringing continuity across the sites, stable focussed teams and a developed food offer – making a real, positive difference to the lives of the people we serve.” 

Michelle Byrd, Deputy Head of Extra Care at Housing 21 said: “We’re excited to be working with White Oaks – we’re off to a very positive start already, with a seamless service during the transition period, allowing residents to continue receiving regular, complete meals without disruption. We’re very much looking forward to seeing this relationship flourish in the coming months and years.”

This contract award follows on from a number of recent contract wins across hospices, care homes and assisted living facilities.