The Heart of AbleCare
Executive Chef
Tristan
Tristan began his culinary journey at just 17, starting as a runner at Wetherspoons and quickly working his way through a variety of kitchen roles. Along the way, he developed his skills on the job, explored diverse cuisines, and built a strong foundation in professional catering. His experience includes working at the Hilton in Cardiff, leading private dining at Mugshot in Bristol, serving as Head Chef for the Breaking Bread Festival, and even running his own vegan street food stall at festivals.
Tristan brought this rich mix of talent and creativity to AbleCare Kitchens in early 2024, where his impact has been immediate. Since joining, he has helped transform our menus, supporting residents to eat more, eat better, and benefit from fuller, more nutritious meals that truly enhance daily life
Tristan also played a key role in the design and setup of AbleCare Kitchens, shaping not only how the kitchen looks, but how it functions day to day. From designing the kitchen layout for maximum efficiency and flow, to building the systems for how meals are prepared, processed, and dispatched, he has helped create an operation that supports quality, consistency, and reliability at every stage. His hands-on experience ensures that every part of the process works seamlessly, from kitchen to care home.
Pastry Chef
Caitlin
Caitlin began her career in a bakery, where she honed her culinary skills hands-on and discovered a true passion for all things baking. After three years, she progressed into a full catering role, expanding her expertise and developing a flair for creating delicious, well-balanced meals.
She joined AbleCare Kitchens in late 2024 and has since flourished under the AbleCare wing. Caitlin’s talent and dedication were recognised nationally when she won Best Dessert and achieved 2nd Place Overall at the NACC awards in 2025, showcasing her creativity, skill, and commitment to excellence in care catering.
While we are able to provide a full meal replacement service for your care home, we also offer flexible, partial support to suit your individual needs. Whether you’re looking for freshly baked goods, support with lunchtime services, or help alongside your existing kitchen team, we can tailor our offering to fit seamlessly into your operations.
Our goal is to support your home in a way that works for you, easing pressure on staff while ensuring residents continue to receive high-quality, nourishing food that meets their needs and preferences.
Corporate Catering
If you’re looking for corporate catering, our sister company The Almondsbury Kitchen is perfectly placed to support you. From simple tea and coffee service to full meeting spreads and event catering, their team can tailor offerings to suit your needs.