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Vegetarian for Life celebrates ‘veggie care heroes’

30th Nov 2020 - 06:00
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Charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL) has announced the shortlisted finalists for its 2020 Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

The awards ceremony, now in its fifth year, celebrates individuals and teams that go the extra mile for their vegan and vegetarian residents. In recent years there has been a 167% increase in the number of vegans in residential care homes.

Amanda Woodvine, chief executive of Vegetarian for Life, said: "The awards have become a much-anticipated event, with the ceremony taking place in the Houses of Parliament in recent years.

“Covid-19 restrictions have made a physical event impossible, so this year's ceremony will be held virtually instead. We're delighted that long-time VfL supporter, Dave Spikey - perhaps best known for his stand-up comedy, Phoenix Nights, and Bullseye - will present the awards, along with some fantastic celebrity friends."

The winners will be announced in a virtual awards ceremony, starting at 2pm on 3 December 2020. The 2020 awards will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.

The finalists for the VfL awards include:

Veggie Care Chef of the Year

  • Grant Burton, head chef of The Hawthorns in Braintree
  • Ben Kerslake, head chef of Frome Nursing Home
  • Juan Lopez of Birchwood Grange in Harrow 

Most Innovative Veggie Dish

  • Marcin Lipingoa, chef at Sunrise Senior Living, Guildford - Vegan Sweet and Savoury Pierogi
  • Dorin Matei, head chef at Avery Scholarsmews Care Home in Stratford Upon Avon - Vegan Cauliflower Roulade
  • Gary McGurk, Primose Bank Care Home in Poulton le Fylde - Pan Seared Watermelon 

Veggie Wholesaler of the Year

  • Bidfood
  • Brakes
  • Thomas Ridley 

The Beulah Charity Trust Special Recognition Award 

  • Avery Healthcare Culinary Team
  • The Moreton Centre in East Sussex
  • Garden City Court Care Home in Hertfordshire
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Edward Waddell