The free breakfasts and lunch is being put on by Domis, billionaire Fred Done’s construction company which employs 150 people.

They are on site at Done’s £90m development at Blackfriars, where construction is currently taking place to build 380 luxury flats and townhouses.

The ‘VIP treatment’ is aimed to keep staff on site, especially when it rains, while also attracting top talent.

Domis managing director Lee McCarren told Manchester Evening News: “Society has changed and the building industry needs to change with it.

“We provide free Wi-fi so our people can check their emails and go online during rest periods in the designated rest rooms which are modern and always spotlessly clean. We have the best facilities in the industry; we’ve gone for a Formula One approach and it is working for everyone.

“The subsidised food, including healthy options, which surprisingly many of our fellas choose , keep staff on site longer. We also have drying rooms and showers and first rate medical facilities. We even provide free breakfasts on Saturday mornings.”

Semi professional rugby league player, Danny Price, who works as a steel fitter and plays for Widnes-based Championship team North Wales Crusaders, says the canteen is great as it helps him maintain his match day weight of 13 and a half stone.

Danny, 24, said: “You need plenty of food when you’re doing manual work outdoors but it’s a case of having a balanced diet and everything in moderation. You do need hot, nourishing food because it is hard work outside in all elements so decent food to keep you going is vital. I’m always attempting with difficulty to persuade my work mates to think about what they eat. This is easily the best site I’ve ever worked on.”

The 150-strong workforce will increase to more than 450 during the development that is on target to be completed in November 2019.

The project funded by Fred Done, built by Domis with Salford-based developers Salboy will include a cinema, launderette, reception area and gymnasium.