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Restaurant Associates launches Performance Nutrition culinary concept

27th May 2026 - 07:00
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Restaurant Associates launches Performance Nutrition culinary concept
Abstract
Responding to the growing demand for healthier and more purposeful workplace dining Restaurant Associates has launched Performance Nutrition, a science led culinary concept designed to help guests fuel their day, optimise focus and support recovery through every stage of the working week.

Blending evidence-based nutrition with culinary expertise, Performance Nutrition has been created to support modern lifestyles, daily performance and long-term wellbeing. This new offer spans breakfast, grab and go, lunch and hospitality menus.

The UK Eating at Work Survey found 70% of workers believe they consume the vitamins and minerals they need during working days, compared with just 53% on non-working days.

At the core of the concept is a curated menu framework featuring more than 150 nutritionally balanced recipes, with ongoing innovation and development already underway. The concept is structured around three key pillars:

  • Fuel – prepare and sustain
  • Perform – power and focus
  • Recover – repair and restore

Together, these pillars create a simple but impactful way for guests to make informed food choices based on their individual routines, energy needs and wellbeing goals.

Daisy Henderson, nutrition manager at Restaurant Associates, spearheaded the concept alongside Culinary director Adam Thomason and his culinary team.

Henderson said: “The findings from the UK Eating at Work 2025 survey show that employee expectations around food and wellbeing are evolving rapidly. People are increasingly looking for meals that not only taste great, but also help them feel energised, focused and supported throughout the day.

“With Performance Nutrition, we are creating a dining experience that makes high quality, nutritionally balanced choices both easy and enjoyable. Through clearer nutritional signposting, educational experiences and ongoing engagement with our guests, we want to empower people to make choices that genuinely support their lifestyles, wellbeing and ambitions.”

Written by
Edward Waddell