On Thursday 6th August from 3pm–5pm, Care UK’s St Georges on Kenn Road will be hosting a sumptuous barbecue that combines Caribbean flavours and a British twist.

Guests can expect beef burgers, jerk chicken and pork sausages – all provided by the local butcher – alongside rice and peas, corn on the cob and fluffy jacket potatoes.

A resident from St George’s said: “I cannot wait to have rice and peas with jerk chicken from the barbecue; this is how we did it back home!”

The event is part of the ‘A Taste of Home’ initiative, which will see Care UK homes across the country host foodie-themed celebrations and showcase what life in a care home is really like.

Each festival will offer sustainable, community-focused activities while championing the diversity and creativity within the homes, from residents’ favourite recipes to seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Sunita Aucharaz, Regional Support Manager for St Georges, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting our very own food festival!

“We are part of a strong community here in Bristol, and days like this are a wonderful way of bringing people together to celebrate our love of food while giving residents the opportunity to share their favourite recipes and traditions with younger generations.

“The day not only promises a lot of laughter, but it is also an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through the doors.”

To find out more about A Taste of Home, please visit careuk.com/company/care-uk-campaigns/a-taste-of-home.

Care UK’s state-of-the-art care homes in Bristol provide full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, the homes have plenty of space – both indoors and out – for relaxation and recreation.

For more information about the Bristol care homes and to book your place at the events, please visit careuk.com/care-homes?search=Bristol.