This year 50 chefs across Care UK entered our annual Chef of the Year competition, where the winner will be announced at the 2027 Care UK Stars awards.
Introducing the 35 chefs who made it to our semi-finals:
Achu Anand, Mills Meadow
Deborah Moran, Davers Court
Simon Iveson, Haven Lodge
Alex Brown, Britten Court
Guy Massey, Foxbridge House
Mark Coleman, Mill House
Janos Csavas, Wytham House
Kacper Strzeżek, The Hollies
Marcella Field, Charlton Lodge
Michelle Chamberlain, Miranda House
Lucy Branney, Lonsdale Mews
James Pennycad, Forth Bay
Martin Thompson, Ladybrook Manor
Alex Millichamp, Chandler Court
Alex Cummins, The Chocolate Works
Scott Tame, Metchley Manor
Shakira Tebbs, Long Stone Manor
Carl Protheroe, Llys Cyncoed
Darren Nelson, Trymview Hall
Giuseppe Inzerilli, Smyth Lodge
Nelson Jesus, Belmont House
Rodolfo III Villanueva, Muriel Street
Michal Szulinski, Sherwood Grange
Donato Da Campo, Lennox House
Alexandru Prisecaru, Highbury New Park
John Raphael Gould, Greenview Hall
Max Berry, Knowle Park
Maria Touli, Weald Heights
Simon Boyden, Knowle Park
Jamie Farrell, Llys Cyncoed
Alain Fadonougbo, The Potteries
Anthony Montague, Heather View
Nashburn Parker, Rush Hill Mews
Keiron Tingley, Ladden View
Philip Pereira, Newbury Grove