On Saturday 8th August from 12pm–4pm, Care UK’s Ivy Grove will open its doors to families and neighbours for a food festival, inviting guests to tuck in and celebrate the nation’s shared love of great cuisine, community and connection. 

Visitors to the Hatch Lane home can look forward to a garden barbecue featuring an assortment of international cuisine, including tortillas, paella and souvlaki – all paired with delicious cocktails and mocktails. 

There will also be live entertainment where guests can enjoy watching flamenco and pasodoble performances, alongside a live singer – all inspired by the nations of Mexico, Spain and Greece to keep guests’ toes tapping while they feast. 

Resident Christine Jones said: “I am most looking forward to trying the dishes from all three countries – especially the paella, which I haven’t tried in years.” 

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. 

Jacob Mante, Home Manager at Ivy Grove, said: “We’re so excited to host our very own food festival, which promises to be a memorable afternoon for everyone who comes along. 

“At Ivy Grove, we’re home to residents and team members from a wonderfully diverse range of cultures. This event is a chance to celebrate them through food, showcasing flavours from Mexico, Spain and Greece. Many are favourites of ours, so we can’t wait for guests to try. 

“We look forward to welcoming the Chingford community for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of food, culture and connection.” 

To find out more about A Taste of Home, please visit careuk.com/A-taste-of-home. 

Ivy Grove provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies, with the layout of the building configured to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among residents. Designed to support active and fulfilling lifestyles while promoting independence, Ivy Grove boasts a beautiful accessible garden, en suite bathrooms in every room and its own hair and beauty salon. 

For more information about Ivy Grove and to book your place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager April Jones on 020 3797 0198, email april.jones@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/ivy-grove.