The Dining Experience at Chartwell Edgewater in Nanaimo
At Chartwell Edgewater, we want your or a loved one’s dining experience to be delicious, wholesome, and social, no matter where you’re joining us for a meal at our retirement campus.
In our care residence, our residents enjoy a supportive dining experience that not only nourishes but provides opportunity for social interaction with friends, family, and staff. For individuals needing assistance, our Care Aides are there to encourage and foster independence, and we are proud to be able to cater to a range of individual dietary needs. You’ll find our daily selections of three wholesome, Dietician-approved meals celebrate seasonal variety, fresh ingredients, and from-scratch cooking for a delicious and nutritious dining experience.
In our independent living residence, envision yourself sitting down to a gourmet meal in our chic dining room or sipping a cocktail in the lounge, where our food and beverage team will strive to deliver a truly memorable experience. Join us for special themed nights and buffets throughout the year and—in the summer months—weekly barbeques on our spectacular outdoor terrace overlooking Long Lake. Friends and family are always welcome—in fact, they’re encouraged!
In addition to delicious daily features incorporating seasonal, fresh ingredients, independent living residents will be able to choose from popular favourites on our à la carte menu. Alongside our wholesome entrée options, you can expect a choice of daily, made-from-scratch soups, salads, a selection of fruit, and homemade desserts to complete your dining experience.
Service is just as important to us as the quality of our meals at Chartwell Edgewater.
Our dining room servers look forward to seeing and interacting with you every day, as well as learning your dining preferences to make your experience special. Our Food Service Manager will often look for feedback and comments to make your dining room experience the best it can be. In fact, they’d love to chat with you to learn your dietary preferences and welcome you for a meal with us!
Get a taste for Chartwell’s dining experience
What makes dining in a retirement residence special? It’s a combination of service from friendly staff who come to know your name, the delicious food on your plate, and the social connection that comes from gathering around a table to share stories over a good meal. Don’t forget fun themed meals, the chance to celebrate cherished traditions with family, and the opportunity to enjoy homestyle menu favourites as well as something new you mightn’t have tried if you were on your own. Watch our series of dining experience videos to understand what you can expect in a Chartwell retirement residence!
Explore our eye-catching seasonal menus
Did you know? Chartwell changes their menus to reflect all four seasons of the year! We have more than 750 tried-and-tested recipes that we reflect on our menus throughout the year, many of which incorporate seasonal ingredients that have you looking forward to your dining experience each day. Browse our sample seasonal menu to get a glimpse of what you can expect—including food photography of the meals you’ll see at our retirement residence!
Learn some fun facts about dining at Chartwell
There are so many assumptions out there about what retirement living food is—and most of the time, they couldn’t be more wrong! Explore our interesting infographic for true facts and figures about the dining experience at Chartwell—you may be surprised by what you learn.
