Morecambe care home chef makes finals of national competition
A Morecambe care home chef has made it through to the finals of a national competition.
A Morecambe care home chef has got through to the finals of Anchor’s – England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people – Chef of the Year competition.
Chefs from across Anchor’s 120 care home portfolio took part in the competition by submitting a three-course menu - starter, main course, and dessert.
James Conroy, chef manager at Anchor’s Eric Morecambe House care home, entered with a starter of black pudding scotch egg, a main of elevated fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding with crème anglaise for dessert.
The judges looked at the nutritional value of the meals and how residents had been involved in choosing the menu.
James now joins the other finalists to see who will be crowned this year’s Anchor Chef of the Year.
The finalists will face the heat in the kitchens of The School of Artisan Food on Thursday 3 September when they prepare their menus for the judges.
Stephanie Webster, home manager at Anchor’s Eric Morecambe House care home, said: “We’re all so happy for James, it’s honestly the least he deserves. His recipes are truly delightful and a big hit with our residents too. Everyone here at Eric Morecambe House loves his cooking and I bet the judges did too!”
James is delighted to be in the final, and said: "Being named a finalist in Anchor’s Chef of the Year competition is a real honour, and something I’m incredibly proud of. I take great pride in the meals I prepare every day for the residents at Eric Morecambe House. To have that recognised at a national level feels amazing, and I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way."