In an attempt to bring cheer to the table for patients, North West Hospital and Health Service kitchen staff will cook up a festive feast on Christmas Day for more than 30 patients.

This year's menu includes ham and cheese croissants and fresh fruit for breakfast, roast pork and lamb with all the trimmings for lunch, and ham and chicken salads for dinner with fruitcake and plum puddings offered throughout the day.

Designing the Christmas Day menu is a rewarding experience for kitchen supervisor, Jasmine Wilson who has been working at the Mount Isa Hospital for almost 20 years.

Ms Wilson said the kitchen team like to make it feel as much like Christmas Day as possible for patients who are in hospital for the holiday.

"It's all about innovating to provide the best food and service possible to our patients, and it's nice to be a part of festivities and make a change from the normal menu," she said.

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