'Bon appétit!' - South Shields care home to host food festival for community
Care UK's Cheviot Court in South Shields will welcome the community with a food festival showcasing cuisines from around the world.
With festival season officially under way, a care home in South Shields is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration.
On Friday 7th August from 10am-3pm, Care UK’s Cheviot Court will open its doors to families and neighbours for a food festival, inviting guests to tuck in and celebrate the nation’s shared love of great cuisine, community and connection.
Visitors to the Horsley Hill Square home can look forward to celebrating the flavours and traditions that make dining so special in the care home. Guests will be taken on a tour of America, China, Italy and Britain, and they will sample traditional cuisine from these countries.
Celebrations will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the pop-up café. The team from Hope and Hospitality, a charity that tackles food insecurity, reduces homelessness, and supports community wellbeing, will be in attendance to talk to visitors about the work they do in the community.
Festivities continue into the afternoon, with performances by musicians Ben and Keith and the tasting tables where guests can sample cuisine from around the world.
Resident Phyllis Maloney: said: “I am really looking forward to the open day to try different foods from around the world!! My mum used to bake all the time and made amazing chicken pies when we were children.”
The event is part of the ‘A Taste of Home’ initiative, which will see all Care UK homes host foodie-themed celebrations and showcase what life in a care home is really like.
Each festival will showcase sustainable, community-focused initiatives while celebrating the diversity and creativity within the homes, from residents’ favourite recipes and traditional dishes to seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Louise Damms, Home Manager at Cheviot Court, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to our very own food festival!
“We are part of a strong community here in South Shields, and days like this are a wonderful way of bringing people together to celebrate our shared love of food, while giving residents the opportunity to share their favourite recipes and traditions with younger generations.
“The day not only promises a lot of laughter, but it is also an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through the doors.”
To find out more about A Taste of Home, please visit: careuk.com/A-taste-of-home.
For more information on Cheviot Court and to book your place at the event, please contact Louise Damms on 0191 432 8012, email [email protected] or visit careuk.com/care-homes/cheviot-court-south-shields/.