Renaissance Care’s master chef, Stuart Middleton, has been named Catering Manager of the Year at the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) awards.

Since returning to care, after a successful career in the commercial sector, Middleton has continued to develop his approach to nutrition and catering and the award from the NACC recognises the chef’s remarkable dedication to enhancing the lives of Renaissance Care residents through exceptional dining experiences.

Middleton said: “I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to receive the Catering Manager of the Year Award from the NACC. It is both a professional and personal milestone for me.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team at Renaissance Care to ensuring our residents receive the highest quality dining experience. Our approach to nutrition isn’t just about nourishment; it’s about enjoyment and enhancing the overall well-being and happiness of our residents.

“I am honoured to be a part of an organisation that places such a strong emphasis on the importance of good food and dining for our residents.”

Middleton has brought an innovative to care catering from his vast experience in the commercial sector, which included cooking for former Manchester United hero David Beckham on the night the football icon launched his now famous Haig Whisky.

Yvonne Richardson, operations director at Renaissance Care, said: “We are extremely proud of Stuart’s outstanding accomplishment.

“This award not only acknowledges the vision for developing dining standards within Renaissance Care but recognises the positive contribution and dedication Stuart, and the wider catering team, have shown for providing the best possible care to our residents.”