Tilda Foodservice has been proudly providing professional chefs with premium rice since 1994. Recently certified as a B Corp, we are dedicated to inspiring nutritious eating in healthcare settings. As a company committed to quality and sustainability, Tilda Foodservice is passionate about promoting healthy food choices.

Tilda’s journey began in the foothills of the Himalayas and brought us to the UK, where we continue to thrive and support the foodservice industry. Named after the founders' daughters, Tila and Daksha, Tilda introduced the best-selling Basmati rice to the UK over 54 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a trusted rice company for chefs and caterers worldwide, helping professionals explore exciting cuisines and flavours.

The full foodservice range offers high-quality, great-tasting rice in various formats, including:

• Easy Cook Basmati with its elegant, natural appeal and excellent holding capabilities.
• Unique Brown & White rice, perfect for healthcare and education.
• Craft Guild-endorsed specialty range, including the nutty and aromatic Easy Cook Basmati and Wild Rice, naturally fragrant Jasmine Rice, and creamy Arborio from Po Valley.
• Ready to Heat individual range and Tasty Sides, ideal for 24-hour catering and vending.

Tilda Foodservice is committed to delivering unrivalled, quality rice solutions for caterers across the UK, with ethical sourcing at the core of our mission. Our ambition is to be one of the most socially and environmentally responsible rice producers globally. We evaluate our impact on people and the planet, listen to our stakeholders, support small-holder farmers, and contribute to charitable causes. We are committed to safeguarding the long-term sustainability of Basmati rice farming and strive to minimize our environmental impact and partner with various organizations to give back whenever possible:

• The Felix Project: Tilda donates tonnes of rice annually to support food distribution to the most vulnerable.
• Mary’s Meals: We help feed two million children every school day in some of the world’s poorest countries.
• Eat Them to Defeat Them: We collaborate with Veg Power to encourage young children in the UK to eat more vegetables.
• Zest Quest Asia: We inspire and educate the next generation of chefs through partnerships with industry professionals. 

Our Brown & White rice, endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs, is packed with wholegrain goodness, providing slow-release energy and a healthy alternative to traditional carbohydrates like potatoes. It is perfect for healthcare settings, making it an ideal choice for patient and staff meals providing a cost-effective option without compromising on quality. Our rice serves as the perfect base to incorporate nutritious, delicious vegetables into meals, ensuring patients receive essential vitamins and minerals with every bite.

Why Tilda Brown & White Rice is Ideal for Hospitals:

• Starchy food is an important source of energy and B vitamins. Wholegrain varieties are good sources of fibre, essential for a healthy digestive system.
• Rice is a fantastic gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan option, suitable for all.
• It is a lighter alternative to other carbs like potatoes and pasta.
• Combines the health benefits of brown rice with the taste and performance of white rice, making it ideal for patient, visitor, and staff meals.
• Recommended by the School Food Standards and endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs.

Andy Jones, Consultant and Healthcare Nutrition Advisor, endorses Tilda Brown & White rice: "It’s vital that our hospitals serve high-quality food that tastes delicious and is nutritious to ensure the best care for patients. Tilda Brown & White ticks all the boxes for staff, visitors, and patients alike."

Visit Tilda Foodservice and follow @TildaChef on Twitter or @tildafoodservice on Instagram for inspiring recipes and solutions for healthcare.

It’s Time to Discover The new Tasty Side of Tilda!

If you read PV’s recent profile piece about J.P. Laborde, you’ll know that the Tilda M.D. sets great store in a new product line from Tilda, Tasty Sides, that’s been designed with vending and unattended retail in mind. (CLICK HERE for the story…)

J.P. told PV: ‘Consumers can combine a Tasty Sides with one of our rice products, to create authentic, tasty meals that come in at fewer than 250 calories, provide an important source of protein and fibre, and cost no more than a sandwich.’

In a nutshell, Tilda’s offer to the industry is tasty, nutritious meals that are easy to order, take fewer than two minutes to prepare and are relatively inexpensive.

“Our new Tasty Sides range is perfect for the foodservice vending industry’, Annette Coggins, Head of Foodservice at Tilda, said. ‘When paired with a Tilda Ready-to-Heat rice pouch, these products meet the high demands of taste, health, convenience, and versatility that today’s foodservice customers expect—all at a competitive price point.

‘Tasty Sides are the perfect fit for vending.’

‘Tasty Sides are designed to cater to everyone, but they are the perfect fit for vending, because they enable customers to create delicious meals in minutes,’, Annette added. ‘With 24-hour operations in mind, these hot, healthy meal solutions are ideal for so many different on the go food locations such as hospitals, universities and B&I, to name but a few. We’re confident that this new offering will enhance our brand’s presence and reputation in the foodservice sector.’

You can get your Tasty Sides from ARN, Vending’s favourite wholesaler.