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NACC Care Chef of the Year The class of 2017
On Wednesday 7 June 2017, the kitchen at Barking & Dagenham College’s Technical Skills Academy was a hive of activity as 11 talented chefs fought for the title NACC Care Chef of the Year. With a new name for the competition, reflecting the culinary excellence and professionalism within the sector and the specialist skills and knowledge of care chefs, they had everything to play for.
After 90 minutes of intense competition, Stuart Middleton of Meallmore Lodge Care Home, Inverness, was victorious in his quest to be crowned the UK’s best care chef. He impressed the judges with an excellent menu that delivered on taste, skill and presentation and showed clear understanding of his clientele. He was praised for the authenticity of his dishes, his innovative interpretation of classics, the use of regional ingredients, his attention to detail, and the passion he shows through working with residents to create his menus.
It was a thrilling final and every chef should be very proud of their
achievements. They are brilliant ambassadors for the care sector and we
salute them all.
WINNER
STUART MIDDLETON
HIGHLY COMMENDED MAIN
Stuart Middleton, NACC Care Chef of the Year 2017, with his winning menu of Haggis, neeps and tatties followed by Culloden Cranachan (a Meallmore twist on a classic)
Neel Radia, NACC Chair
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