Food is a big part of everyone’s lives, some people have been accomplished cooks throughout their lives and others may have grown and cooked their own food. The sight, smell and taste of food can evoke strong memories of people, a special place or good times. Whatever their background everyone enjoys a good meal.
Fine dining is not traditionally associated with the care sector or care homes. However, leading care providers are working to change perceptions. Country Court is bringing in award-winning chefs with a background in top Michelin star restaurants to deliver the ‘wow factor’ on a daily basis. Front of house teams deliver hotel-level service ensuring residents are offered a range of food and drinks throughout the day
“Providing outstanding luxury care is not just about a beautifully furnished care home. Going above and beyond excellent personal care and nursing needs and providing meaningful lives for residents is at the heart of what we are working to achieve. Food and nutrition provide a big part of people’s well-being.” Explained Alykhan Kachra, Co-CEO at Country Court Care.
Country Court is working to raise standards and expectations so residents can enjoy restaurant-quality food every day. As well as bringing new chefs from other industries, chefs are receiving training in specialist areas such as ‘Texture Modified Foods’ for specialist diets.
Each year, Country Court recognise our Chef of the Year at our annual staff awards. The winning Chef is recognised for their remarkable creativity and innovation, consistently exceeding expectations in every aspect of their work. They must demonstrate outstanding audit scores and impeccable EHO ratings that reflect their unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. In addition, their exceptional budget management skills should consistently ensure both efficiency and quality in every dish. Most importantly, the exceptional food quality showcased at our Chef of the Year competition is a true testament to their culinary mastery and passion for their craft.
The winning Chef embodies our ‘Caring with Food’ ethos, delivering not only delicious meals but also an unforgettable experience for every guest. They are always eager to embrace new challenges and go above and beyond at a moment’s notice, consistently stepping up whenever the need arises.
In 2025 we recognised Chris Beeby, Chef Manager at Castor Lodge Care Home in Castor near Peterborough as our winning chef.
You can see our chef's work on our Instagram page @caring_with_food
