A head chef at a care home has won the title of Chef of the Year 2024.

Michelle Chamberlain from Miranda House in Wootton Bassett was awarded the prestigious title in a competition organised by care provider Aria Care.

The event, hosted by Brakes, celebrated the culinary skills of chefs from various care homes across the country.

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Ms Chamberlain impressed the judges with her dish comprising salted black pepper pork loin, a beetroot and spinach stack with a blue cheese crisp, and poached pears with a dark chocolate, blackberry, and Chambord sauce.

Ms Chamberlain said: "It was an absolute honour to be crowned Chef of the Year 2024.

"The standard of food produced from the other talented chefs was outstanding.

"It is great to hold events like this to showcase the high standards that we produce in our care homes.

"I am so proud to have played a part in this, and to inspire up and coming chefs into the business, and for them to be proud that they are a care home chef."

The care provider's hospitality director, James Clear, said: "We not only considered taste and presentation but also evaluated working practices and skillsets.

"This competition underscores the dedication and passion of our chefs."