A Taste of Autumn at Age Concern Sandwich - 24 Sep 2026

There’s something especially comforting about good food as the seasons begin to change, and we’re delighted to introduce our new Autumn/Winter menu, launching on Monday 28th September.

Packed with warming favourites, hearty traditional dishes and a few delicious twists, the new menu has been created with plenty of choice in mind — and behind it all is our wonderful kitchen team, led by our talented Chef Roussa, assisted by Mary and Dawn.

Meet our Chef, Roussa 
We feel very lucky to have Roussa in our kitchen.

Originally from Greece, Roussa brings her European cookery skills, experience and love of food into the dishes she prepares for us. Many of our regular diners will already know and love her famous Greek Orange Cake, which has become a real favourite.

New to the menu this autumn are her delicious Greek-style meatballs in a creamy sauce, bringing another taste of Greece to the Well-being Centre.

Alongside Mary and Dawn, Roussa works hard behind the scenes to prepare tasty, freshly cooked meals for everyone who comes through our doors — and we think the new seasonal menu is one of their best yet!

Comfort food for cooler days
Our Autumn/Winter menu is full of the kind of meals that are perfect as the weather starts to turn colder.

Look out for dishes including Liver and Bacon, Beef Lasagne, Salmon Fillet with Lemon Butter, Minced Beef Cobbler and Lamb Hot Pot.

And, of course, plenty of old favourites remain, including our ever-popular roast dinners, sausage and mash, delicious steak or chicken pies, cottage pie and steak and kidney pudding.

There really is something very satisfying about sitting down to a proper hot lunch on a chilly autumn day — and at just £9 for two courses, it’s excellent value too.

Save room for pudding! 
Autumn and winter also call for proper puddings, and we certainly haven’t forgotten those.

You can expect some wonderfully warming favourites including Apple and Sultana Strudel with custard, Bread Pudding, Rice Pudding with Jam, Treacle Tart, Bakewell Tart and, of course, Jam Roly Poly and custard.

Choosing between them may be the hardest part!

More choice for different dietary needs
Earlier this year, we introduced a vegetarian option, and we’re pleased to be expanding the choices available even further.

New for the Autumn/Winter menu, we will also be offering a gluten-free and dairy-free option, and we can cater for people with diabetes too.

If you have particular dietary requirements, please speak to us and we’ll do our best to help.

Enjoy lunch your way
You can join us in our friendly café at the Well-being Centre, where you can enjoy two courses for just £9, or order your meal as a takeaway if that suits you better.

And did you know that we’re also licensed to serve alcohol? So if you fancy a glass of wine or a beer with your lunch, you can do that too. 

Meals on Wheels – and even more choice at home 
For those who prefer to enjoy their meals at home, our friendly Meals on Wheels service can deliver a freshly prepared two-course meal from £9.50.

We also offer a daily Teatime Treat for £7.50, which is ideal if you would like something ready for later in the day alongside your hot lunch. It includes sandwiches, a sausage roll and a slice of cake — a simple and tasty option for tea.

And there’s something else new for Autumn too.

We are now offering a range of frozen, microwaveable meals for just £5 each. These are ideal if you would like an extra meal for the evening, something handy to keep in the freezer for the weekend, or simply the reassurance of having a tasty meal ready when you need one.

Dishes include, subject to availability, favourites such as Lasagne, Shepherd’s Pie, Cottage Pie, Roast Dinner, Sausage and Mash and casseroles.

We also have frozen puddings for just £2, including treats such as Lemon Drizzle Cake and Roussa’s much-loved Greek Orange Cake.

It’s all about giving you more choice and making good, comforting food as easy to enjoy as possible.

Our new Autumn/Winter menu launches on Monday 28th September, and we can’t wait for you to try it.

A huge thank you to Roussa, Mary and Dawn for all the care, skill and hard work they put into keeping everyone so well fed.

Come and join the fun — and perhaps bring your appetite too!