Austenwood Care Home Welcomes the Community for Seasonal Menu Tasting
Residents, relatives and members of the local community gathered at Austenwood Care Home earlier this week for an evening of delicious food and a first taste of the home’s new autumn and winter menu.
Austenwood’s chef had been busy preparing a selection of seasonal dishes and everyone was invited to tuck in and give their verdict. From French onion soup and oven-baked sole fillet with lemon butter sauce to carrot and cinnamon cake, there was plenty on offer to tempt the taste buds.
Guests were asked to score each dish out of five, helping the team decide which dishes would make it onto the menu for the colder months ahead.
There was also an opportunity to chat with the chefs, share favourites and offer suggestions.
It’s something the team actively encourages at Austenwood, as residents’ feedback plays an important part in planning meals they’ll look forward to eating.
With hearty, home-cooked dishes and options to suit different tastes and dietary requirements, the new menu has been developed to provide good nutrition without compromising on flavour or enjoyment.
Kosi, Home Manager at Austenwood Care Home, said:
“Warmth on a plate. That’s what our Food Tasting Day was all about. Wholesome, home-cooked goodness designed for comfort and nutrition, with plenty of variety and careful attention to all dietary requirements. Perfect for the season ahead.”
The home’s chef added:
“My goal was simple: food that comforts the soul. Good food is love made visible. I wanted to bring warmth to our tables, nutritious, seasonal dishes full of the kind of flavours that feel like a hug. I made sure every diet was deliciously catered for because everyone deserves to enjoy great food. Thank you all for tasting and sharing this with me.”
The tasting was a lovely chance for residents to spend the evening with their families and welcome visitors from the local community, and conversation filled the tables as everyone sampled the food, compared their favourites and enjoyed being together, creating a wonderful atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.
And judging by the feedback, the new menu is already off to a great start! Guests were full of praise for the food and the welcome they received, making it an encouraging evening for the chef and everyone involved in planning the seasonal dishes.
The team at Austenwood would like to thank everyone who came along and shared their thoughts.
With the autumn and winter menu now ready to enjoy, they’re already looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors back in the spring for another evening of food tasting.
