Virtual Cruise reviews for Courtland Lodge

Courtland Lodge have received raving reviews regarding the Virtual Cruise resident tasting session!! The Unilever team thoroughly enjoyed the day and it was without doubt one of the best tasting sessions that they have been a part of!! That was primarily down to the great work done by all of the Quantam staff at Courtlands, particularly David who could not have been any more cooperative!! [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2190","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8291","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"337","height":"406","title":"Courtland Lodge 4","alt":""}}]] The most popular dishes of the day were beef enchilada, vegetable ratatouille with steamed fish and raspberry delice. Mexican char grilled chicken and Mexican rice had mixed reviews with some residents finding it too spicy and overpowering, whilst other residents commented that the spice meant they could actually taste flavouring in their food. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2191","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8292","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"450","height":"337","title":"Courtland Lodge 6","alt":""}}]] Here are some fantastic quotes from the day; Quotes from residents - Ellen: “I really enjoyed today, it was nice to try different dishes and do something different” Jenkins: “I enjoyed scoring the various dishes and I hope some of it gets added to the menu” Brian: “This raspberry delice is the smoothest thing I have ever tasted apart from engine oil” [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2192","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8293","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"335","height":"379","title":"Courtland Lodge 2","alt":""}}]] Mandy - Events Coordinator “Today was great as it bought everyone in care home together from managers to residents. We have tried an event like this before but were unable to get such high engagement levels where the residents were open to trying new things.” [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2193","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8298","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"450","height":"600","title":"dd","alt":""}}]] David - Chef “This is the first Unilever event I have done and I have loved it. It has been a brilliant day. I am impressed at the ease of the dishes – all dishes were resident friendly.” Some great pictures and quotes to really bring to life just how enjoyable the day was!!