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Odiham chef named National Chef of the Year at care awards

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive

Symoun Genobatin, a chef at Whitewater Place in Odiham, has been named National Chef of the Year at the Barchester Care Awards 2026. He progressed through divisional cook-offs and the national final to claim the top prize, beating dozens of nominees from Barchester's other 272 care homes.

Almost 6,000 nominations were submitted for this year's awards, with regional winners crowned previously. The awards recognise staff who undertake vital care work across the country, with other categories including Carer of the Year and Hospitality Champion. Whitewater Place is one of Barchester's care homes, which look after around 14,000 residents in homes and hospitals nationwide.

Genobatin said: 'Winning Chef of the Year is one of the proudest moments of my career. It represents years of hard work, discipline, passion and dedication. For me, being a chef is more than just preparing great food, it is about creating meaningful experiences, bringing people together and making a positive difference in people's lives.' Louise Lambert, general manager at Whitewater Place, said: 'This is an amazing achievement and every single person in the whole home is delighted for Symoun. Symoun is such an amazing chef, he really deserves this award.'

Odiham chef named National Chef of the Year at care awards
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