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Royal Navy trials all-day salmon bagels and snacks for warship crew
Overview
The Royal Navy is testing a new "all-day dining" programme on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, offering snacks such as salmon bagels, paninis and fruit salad to sailors who miss traditional mealtimes due to watchkeeping duties and shift patterns.
Key points
- HMS Queen Elizabeth is acting as a testbed for the Royal Navy's new "grazing galley" and all-day dining programme.
- The initiative aims to prevent watchkeepers from skipping meals after busy shifts, improving morale and operational effectiveness.
- Traditional main meals remain available alongside the continuous snack options provided between 09:00 and 17:00.
- The new routine helps spread demand throughout the day, easing pressure on the ship's 50 caterers and allowing chefs more creative freedom.
