Wimbledoned Themed Chefs Competition at Knightsbridge Village
Monday 07 September 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Knightsbridge Nursing Home and Retirement Village hosted a very successful Wimbledon Themed Chefs Competition on Wednesday 12th August.
The annual chefs competition takes place in every Barchester Healthcare home and challenges the catering team to present the very best of regional cooking from across Ireland and the UK to residents, families and friends.
This year Knightsbridge Village hosted a Wimbledon themed event. The catering team, led by Trim local, Laurentia Vaughan, presented a wonderful selection of appetising dishes for residents to enjoy including Cock-a-leekie and Dumplings, Stuffed Trout, Welsh Roast Potatoes and Bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Wensleydale Tarts and Pork Pie.
Later in the afternoon, the focus of the event moved outdoors where a marquee tent was set up. Residents, visitors and guests enjoyed the mild temperature and sunshine as they were treated to Wimbledon themed refreshments including strawberrie & cream, cucumber sandwiches and Pimms No.1.
The party atmosphere was complimented by musician Paud Griffin and by accomplished vocal performances Barchester residents. Barchester staff also played their part in the Wimbledon theme with a round-robin tennis tournament featuring staff from across the nursing home. The tennis competition was eventually won by Dave Dowling with Mary Smith coming in a close second. A great day was had by all and a special thanks to all the younger supporters and visitors who worked very hard as ball boys and ball girls throughout the day.