Come Dine With Me style competition serves up a tasty treat during lockdown

Sanctuary Supported Living in Victoria Road organised the contest as a way to keep residents engaged and develop their meal planning and cooking skills, as staff continue to support them during the pandemic.

The young people living at the service, who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, were helped by staff to plan, prepare and cook their favourite menus – all while observing social distancing.

The winning menu after the scores were totalled was pizza followed by a dessert of chocolate cheesecake.

Local service manager Sonya Ellerton said: “It was great to see everyone taking part and having fun, as well as being so confident in the kitchen.”

Sanctuary provides accommodation and support to young people aged 16-25 so that they can one day live independently.

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