Richard Glover is Head Chef at Ashbourne Lodge Care Home and Group Catering Manager for Milford Care. With more than 25 years of catering experience, Richard's career has taken him from restaurants, hotels and cafés to becoming an award-winning leader in care catering. Passionate about person-centred dining, he specialises in creating nutritious, visually appealing meals that support the health, dignity, and independence of older people, particularly those living with dementia. His innovative approach to nutrition and hydration recently earned him the Creative Nutrition Award at the Dementia Care Awards, recognising his work in developing personalised nutritional support and enriching dining experiences for residents. Richard is committed to raising standards in care catering and believes great food has the power to bring comfort, connection and joy to every stage of life. His greatest reward is seeing residents thrive through meaningful, person-centred dining experiences.