With festival season officially under way, a care home in Thetford is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration.

On Tuesday 11th August from 2pm-4.30pm, Care UK’s Coronation House 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 Norwich Road home can look forward to the best of British dishes, with an afternoon tea style dining experience exploring traditional desserts and recipes from the past.

Thelma Flood, resident at Coronation House and former dinner lady, said: “I hold very fond memories of the kitchen and food. The children would always enjoy the food, especially anything sweet. I love my dessert so I’m very much looking forward to the event!”

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 showcase sustainable, community-focused initiatives while celebrating the diversity and creativity within the homes, from residents’ favourite recipes and traditional dishes to seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Teresa Burgess, Home Manager at Coronation House, said: “Our food festival offers a wonderful opportunity for residents to rediscover their favourite childhood traditions and recipes and share them with the local community.

“Food plays an important part in all of our lives, and there’s something special about the way it can evoke happy memories and emotions. That’s why sharing family recipes and favourite dishes is so meaningful for residents here.

“We’d love for the community to join us, experience these much-loved dishes and celebrate the stories behind them – it’s shaping up to be a truly special day.” 

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

Coronation House is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the home with garden view rooms has its very own cinema, café and hair salon, and there is plenty of space – both indoors and out – for relaxation and recreation.

For more information on Coronation House and to book your place at the event, please email reception@coronationhousecarehome.co.uk, call 01842 480 295 or visit careuk.com/coronation-house