It's how we roll: Elm Bank Care Home residents celebrate National Sausage Roll Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Elm Bank care home in Kettering had a fantastic time celebrating National Sausage Roll Day on June 5th, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of delicious fare.
Overseen by head chef Sharntelle, staff and residents experimented with many different types of fillings and flavour combinations, from more traditional meat to vegetarian and vegan offerings, to different flavours of pastry – there were even some sweet versions for the more adventurous. The residents thoroughly enjoyed being together and creating their masterpieces with a watchful eye over them, guiding them step by step whilst sharing memories of the past with kitchen stories.
General Manager, Marvellous Bindura, said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was a Sausage Roll Day, the eyes of the staff lit up too! Who doesn’t love a sausage roll?! They really are the ultimate comfort food. We have all had a great time trying out new recipes and different flavours and ingredients, and the residents will be enjoying their creations for tea.”
Jill, a resident said: “I enjoy making things in the kitchen, it is nice to work alongside the chef and learn new techniques and try something different. It is different to how I used to make them, it is very enjoyable, and I am not keen on the apple filing though.”
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Elm Bank care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Elm Bank provides residential and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.