Food at Mill Court Care Home
We understand that food is vital to the health and well-being of those we support. Our trained chefs are passionate about creating food that is delicious, nutritious, nourishes the body and soul, and tailored to personal tastes.
Our menus are composed of only the best fresh produce and cooked to the highest quality, with aims for the natural aroma and taste to be retained as best as possible. A great deal of care is taken to accommodate all dietary requirements, and our meals are always prepared with the likes and dislikes of residents taken into consideration. We can guarantee that there will be something for everyone on our menu, which you can view below:
Wiktor Szala
Hello my name is Wiktor and I am proud to be the Head Chef here at Mill Court.
With two decades immersed in the culinary world, I bring a rich tapestry of experience to the kitchen at Barchester Mill Court. My culinary journey has taken me through the vibrant flavours of English, Italian, and Argentinian cuisines. For three years, I proudly served as Head Chef at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, crafting classic English dishes for discerning patrons. This was followed by another three years at Guildford's CAU Restaurant, where I honed my expertise in the art of Argentinian steakhouse cooking.
My passion for Italian gastronomy then led me to London, where I spent two years as Head Chef at The Loft, an Italian restaurant nestled within Sky TV Headquarters. Most recently, my work as an Agency Chef in Surrey's care homes over the past three years has been incredibly rewarding. This experience has deepened my understanding of the importance of providing exceptional and nourishing meals. It is this insight and dedication that has drawn me to Barchester Mill Court, where I am eager to contribute my skills and passion to create the best possible catering experience for our residents.
Dietary requirements
For residents who have difficulties swallowing, we modify the menu of the day so that the dishes are more palatable for them. To support our chefs in producing these dishes, our hospitality team and our Chef Academy organise theory and practical workshops. The chefs work with the chef trainer to prepare tasty, modified meals safely and according to IDDSI frame work. This encourages residents to eat and enjoy their food. All our chefs have been trained in IDDSI food descriptors.
Attracting top chefs
Our chefs are recruited on the basis of an interview with the regional hospitality support team and the manager of the home. Selection also involves a practical element, where potential chefs are asked to cook for and meet a panel of people living in the home. Chefs take their job extremely seriously and the annual Barchester Chef Competition sees our chefs battle it out in regional heats and then at a national final for the accolade of 'Barchester's Chef of the Year'.
