Delicious Meals that Heal

At St. Joseph’s Health, we understand that proper nutrition plays an important role in the journey to recovery. We aim to not only create meals that are delicious, but also nutritious and in accordance with the therapeutic diet prescribed by your clinical team.

Our innovative dining program allows you to select meals from an expansive menu, designed to make you feel as though you were at home or at your favorite restaurant. We prepare food for each patient’s specifications, using only the freshest, most wholesome ingredients.  Our culinary team prioritizes nutrition, flavor and presentation to ensure your dining experience is both enjoyable and nourishing.

To learn more about our patient meals, please explore site-specific instructions for more details. Your well-being is our primary concern, and we look forward to serving you during your stay with us.

Patient Meals: St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson

On the Paterson campus, we offer Room Service Dining to our patients.  Patients make meal selections by calling the Room Service Call Center at ext. 3663 (FOOD) using their bedside phone or can dial direct (973) 754-3663.  Patients are able to order throughout the daily hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Our staff of Clinical Dietitians and Nutrition Assistants are available to assist patients with meal planning and diet modifications.

Patient Meals: St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne

On the Wayne campus, patients are visited by a Dining Assistant who works with patients in making their menu selections. Patients can also reach the Food and Nutrition department by dialing ext. 4306 using their bedside phone or can dial directly (973) 389-6025.  Patients are able to order throughout the daily hours of 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Our staff of Clinical Dietitians are also available to support patients with meal planning and diet modifications.