Adrian began working in the catering industry in 2010 and first joined Nellsar as Head Chef for Princess Christian Care Home in 2015. Now as Head of Catering Services, Adrian leads by example and shares his passion for care catering across our 13 Homes. Adrian cites empathy as one of the most important qualities to have to be a successful Chef in the care industry, and his creativity and drive make him a very inspiring leader. Adrian constantly strives to raise the standards of Nellsar’s catering provision including what we offer residents with special dietary requirements, and he is renowned for his skills in soft and puréed food presentation.

Alex Popa-Barth joined the Abbotsleigh team in 2017; first as a Healthcare Assistant, progressing to Kitchen Assistant shortly after. With a passion for catering and the drive to develop his knowledge and skills, Alex was soon promoted to Head Chef. Striving to make a positive difference to the lives of Abbotsleigh residents through cooking, Alex listens to their preferences and incorporates them into the menus. Alex leads his Kitchen Team by example, always supporting and encouraging them to put forward their ideas. The quality of food presentation and service is extremely important to Alex and he was very proud to be shortlisted in the 2020 Great British Care Awards.

Chef Sanoj George joined our team at Bromley Park Care Home in September 2018. He has a very caring approach; his organisation and kindness make for an amazing Kitchen Team. A superb Chef with an individualised style, Chef Sanoj George creates broad menus and nourishing meals for his residents. Progressive in his work, Chef Sanoj George consistently supports and develops his team, with a clear understanding of everyone’s capabilities. Chef Sanoj George is very driven, with incredible attention to detail; he and the Kitchen Team go above and beyond, always striving to develop the food service for their residents.

Kay joined the team at Hengist Field Care Home in 2011 and her journey is one of real inspiration. Beginning as a Care Assistant, Kay progressed to a Senior Carer and then Kitchen Assistant; after two years’ training she became the Head Chef and Kitchen Manager in 2018. Working alongside Adrian Silaghi, Kay is concentrating on developing her staff in order to maintain their superior catering provision. Passionate about developing menus tailored to suit her residents’ clinical needs and personal likes and dislikes, Kay also loves to enhance their dining experience – whether that be with calm, social dining or eating alone in the privacy of their own room.

Glen Perryman is one of our longest serving members of staff and joined the team at Loose Valley in 1995. As Head Chef, his dedication to a superior catering provision makes him an excellent role model and a wonderful Chef. Very popular among his colleagues, Glen leads a strong Kitchen Team, and every resident speaks very highly of him. He is famed for his delicious homemade meals and tempting dessert trolley, making yummy treats from trifles to cherry cheesecakes. Glen is always very happy to cook all special requests for his residents.

Chef Cosmin began working at Princess Christian in 2015, and his inimitable motivation drives him to consistently develop himself both personally and professionally. Originally from Romania, Cosmin also speaks English and Spanish. He began working under the expert tuition of Adrian Silaghi (Head of Catering Services) before being promoted to Head Chef. He is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food service, leading and nurturing a team of Kitchen staff, while ensuring residents are content and enjoying a nutritious, varied diet. Cosmin is studying Management and Leadership; his hard-working nature and strong desire to learn and progress are what makes him such as asset to our team.

Since joining the Princess Christian Kitchen Team in 2018 as a Kitchen Porter with no previous catering experience, Cristian achieved a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health and was promoted to Kitchen Assistant. After progressing to Chef Assistant, Cristian enrolled on a Production Chef NVQ course in 2019 and will become a qualified Chef in 2020. A keen gym-goer, Cristian is very disciplined and driven; his ambition to develop his skills and his perfectionist nature make him an outstanding team member. Cristian is a great support to Head Chef Cosmin Cristea and he works on residents’ individual menu plans, along with our Dining Room Assistants.

Jade is extremely passionate about her role as Head Chef at Silverpoint Court, which she pursues alongside studies in criminal psychology and forensic science. With accomplishments in computing, food safety, restaurant business and hospitality management, Jade is currently studying Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma Level 5. With a bubbly character, Jade leads her Kitchen Team to produce homely, flavoursome, eye-catching meals for her residents, from all corners of the world. Jade continues to raise the catering provision at Silverpoint Court; a specialist in cooking starters and mains, Jade constantly strives to develop her own skills and the level of food service, presentation and dining experience in the Home.