We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Chef, Matt Dodge, has won The Creative Nutrition Award at the Dementia Care Awards, recognising his outstanding commitment to culinary excellence and dementia care.
Matt Dodge is not just a chef, he’s a pioneer in redefining the role of food in dementia support, leading our culinary teams to deliver excellence in every dish. At Loveday, he delivers Michelin-style dining experiences every day, blending creativity, comfort and clinical understanding into each meal. His menus nourish, spark memories, stimulate conversation and bring pure joy to our Members as well as tasting delicious.
From the moment a Member joins Loveday, Matt becomes involved. He creates bespoke menus inspired by personal food histories, reintroducing favourite recipes and familiar flavours that evoke meaning. Whether it’s a childhood favourite or a dish from a honeymoon, Matt’s mission is to keep food both familiar and fun.
Through immersive themed days, from a French Bastille Day feast to Indian cookery masterclasses, Matt brings culture, heritage and joy into every meal. Garden-to-table initiatives add another level of engagement, with Members growing the very ingredients that later grace their plates. These sensory-rich experiences strengthen identity, promote wellbeing and offer delicious daily highlights.
Matt’s menus also reflect the latest evidence in cognitive nutrition, packed with omega-rich fish, leafy greens, berries and wholegrains. Fortified smoothies, hydration stations and texture-modified meals ensure every Member, regardless of need, enjoys mealtimes with dignity and delight.
Matt Dodge has proven that food can do more than feed, it can heal, uplift and connect. Congratulations to Matt on this well-deserved recognition.
