The future dining experience at Lancaster General Hospital early next year will feature a variety of cuisines – showcasing food and cultures from around the world, as well as locally-sourced ingredients at each station.
The one-of-a-kind retail and dining space was designed to be a welcoming environment for employees and visitors to gather. It is an example of LG Health’s ongoing commitment to advancing wellness in the Lancaster community by encouraging healthy lifestyles and ensuring access to nutritious food.
To make room for new Emergency Department construction, Lancaster General Hospital’s Food Service department and dining area, currently located on the ground floor, will be moved to the hospital’s first floor, where it will be expanded and updated for the first time in more than 30 years.
Construction of the new Central Table Eatery is happening in two phases. The grand opening of the cafeteria and introduction of up to seven new food stations will happen during phase one in March 2022. Phase two adds five additional stations that will be complete next winter.
“Apart from Food Service, there are multiple departments involved in this expansion project so we are incorporating input and feedback from a variety of employees,” said Nick del Valle, system director of Dining Services, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
Employees can expect the return of old favorites and delicious new additions including personal pizzas made from fresh ingredients, craft coffee shop beverages and bakery items, superfood grain bowls, grab-and-go items and more.
“We are all very excited that the entire hospital, visitors and community will be able to take advantage of a dining experience that incorporates wellness and influences from our local community,” del Valle said.