Dannie & Wendy went head-to-head with the Regional Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £31,000 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life. Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales. In 2024 the Foundation achieved a donation milestone of £335,000 which enabled the charity to provide vital help to 239 small groups and charities, plus 104 individuals in one year alone.
Wendy and Dannie made a delicious three course meal for their Cook Off Challenge, plus afternoon tea items. To start they prepared Cauliflower in batter with sesame seeds and sweet chilli dip, followed by Bacon Wrapped Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin and then Berry Crinkle Cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert, all of which were very well received by the judging panel made up members of Barchester’s Executive team. Their afternoon tea items were Banitsa with feta cheese and Greek yoghurt and a classic Sponge Cake with vanilla and cocoa. They were pipped at the post but highly commended by the judges none the less.
General Manager of South Chowdene, Lisa Frame said: “We are all so proud of Dannie & Wendy for taking part in this challenge, they really are both amazing. Their dishes looked absolutely fantastic and they raised so much for the Foundation, we think they are absolute super stars!