Local chef scoops coveted care title
Sam Creedon at Caldy Manor Care Home located on the Wirral Peninsula has been crowned Chef of the Year for the Scotland and North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2026 and is through to the National Cook-Off Final
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 14,000 residents living in Barchester’s 271 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Almost 6,000 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and Sam is over the moon to have been named Chef of the Year for the Scotland and North after beating dozens of other chef nominees to make it to the Divisional Cook-Offs and then be crowned Divisional Winner following a closely fought final!
Sam said: “I am really happy to be able represent Barchester as a company. It is given me the chance to showcase my abilities and it feels absolutely fantastic to be named Divisional Winner and be through to the National Cook Off Final! I loved taking part in the divisional cook offs, it was nerve-wracking but brilliant in equal measure. I would also like to say a special thank you my General Manager, Carmen, for all her support along the way.”
As the winner for Scotland and North Division, Sam is through to the national cook-off finals where the overall winner will be decided. They will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and discover if they have won the national Chef of the Year award.
General Manager, Carmen Chandler, said: “This is an incredible achievement and our whole home are so proud of Sam. This is a well-deserved achievement and we are so happy that Sam’s talents are being recognised. We are very lucky to be able to experience Sam’s talents daily.”
Caldy Manor Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Caldy Manor provides Residential Care and Respite Care.
For more information please contact Carmen Chandler, General Manager at Caldy Manor on 0151 625 2311, or email [email protected]