West Byfleet care home chef makes national finals

Lewis Cutler, a Chef Manager at West Hall care home in West Byfleet reached our Chef of the Year final after his menu was voted one of the top four in the competition. 

Lewis entered the competition with a menu of Wild Mustard Scotch Eggs, Braised Lamb Shepherd’s Pie and Parsnip and Carrot Cake with Lemon and Thyme Frosting. 

Lewis now joins the three other finalists to see who will be crowned this year’s Chef of the Year. The finalists will face the heat in the kitchens of Leeds College on Thursday 6 July when they prepare their menus for the judges. 

Katherine Mahoney, Manager at West Hall care home, said:

We’re all so happy for Lewis, it’s honestly the least he deserves. His recipes are truly delightful and a big hit with our residents too. Everyone here at West Hall care home loves his cooking and I bet the judges did too!

Lewis is delighted to be in the final, saying:

I still can’t quite believe I’ve made it! I’m deeply honoured by what the judges thought about my dishes and I’m hoping I can really do them justice in the final. I got my inspiration for the recipes from the team and residents at West Hall care home. 

At the end of the day, it’s our residents who I’m making this all for, so it makes sense they decided what I should cook. Some of them even helped with making the dishes, so maybe they’re the ones who should be getting the credit!

Mealtimes are an important part of daily life in our care homes. Good quality home cooked food is central to ensuring residents have a positive experience. To find out more about our Chef of the Year competition, click here.

For more information on West Hall care home, click here.