There’s not much Nigel Court doesn’t know about cooking, and about life around Stroud. So he was perfect choice when live-in care agency Corinium Care was looking for an outside caterer.
The company hosts one-week training schemes for more than 20 potential carers every month when lunch is provided every day. It also arranges client lunches and other functions at its offices in George Street.
Nigel was brought up in Brownshill near Stroud, went to school at Eastcombe Manor, and trained as a chef at Upton St Leonards.
In the last 30 years he has owned three restaurants in London, lived in Italy for seven years, run a restaurant in Nailsworth, and set up his outside catering business in the 1990s.
“I love working for Corinium Care,” he said. “This is one of the nicest jobs I have ever had. All the staff and all the carers I’ve met are lovely peole. It’s such a civilised environment to work in - it makes such a difference when you’re appreciated.”
Managing Director of Corinium Care, Clare Janik, praised Nigel’s culinary skills. “Whenever he cooks for us, someone always wants the recipe. That says it all. His food is delicious,” she said.
The award-winning live-in care agency provides 24-hour care for elderly people, those with dementia and young adults with physical and learning disabilities. Founded in 1995, it has 17 staff and 800 registered carers.