A Hedge End care home boss has raised nearly £25,000 after getting involved in a cook-off.

Managing director Natasha Lazovic, based at Snowdrop Place care home, battled in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024, raising £24,595.

Swapping paperwork for pans, she challenged managing directors from Barchester’s four other divisions.

Funds went towards improving mobility and quality of life for vulnerable people.

The proceeds will increase the yearly donations given by the foundation to community groups and smaller charities across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Natasha’s culinary talents shone as she made a roast chicken breast with smoked bacon mash and a sticky date and ginger sponge.

Snowdrop Place's senior general manager, Gemma Hicks, said: "We are all so proud of Natasha for taking part in this challenge, she really is amazing – is there nothing she can’t do.

"Her dishes looked absolutely fantastic!"