NACC members and industry colleagues, partners and guests gathered at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham for the gala awards dinner, which is part of the NACC Training & Development Forum, to honour the finalists and winners, as well as the whole care catering sector.
Sue Cawthray, national chair of the NACC, said: “My heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the NACC Awards 2022. We enjoyed an incredible evening celebrating our wonderful sector and our inspirational winners who embody the passion, dedication, innovation and care that our sector has in abundance.
“Despite the continued challenging circumstances that we find ourselves operating in, care catering professionals have demonstrated that they can adapt with energy and flair to find solutions. They are driven by making a real difference to the lives of many through delicious, nutritious food and meaningful mealtime experiences.
“All our winners and finalists should be very proud of their contribution to society and their achievements, as should our whole sector. I, for one, am very proud to be part of it.”
The 2022 NACC Award winners include:
Care Establishment of the Year Award, sponsored by Hobart UK: Chandler Court, Care UK
Meals on Wheels Award, sponsored by apetito: Monmouthshire Meals
Catering Team of the Year Award, sponsored by e-f group: The HC One Catering & Housekeeping Support Services, HC One Limited
Catering Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions (Joint winners): Vicky Meakin, kitchen manager, Aspen Court AND Chris Burdett, group food & beverage manager, Signature Senior Lifestyle
Our Care Catering Hero Award, sponsored by Bullseye Food Packaging: Valerie Kelly, chef manager, Houndswood House
The Bev Puxley Award, sponsored by Worshipful Company of Cooks: Christopher Rees, head chef, Shipston Lodge Nursing Home
NACC Region of the Year Award, sponsored by Meiko: North Region
Pam Rhodes Award, sponsored by Anglia Crown: Pauline Batty, corporate catering manager, Monmouthshire County Council
National Chair’s Award: Roger Bayliss, national treasurer, The National Association of Care Catering
NACC Care Chef of the Year 2022: Chris Pickard of Four Seasons Health Care