A chef from Pershore has been named the winner of a Masterchef-style cooking competition.
Ruaan Prins, chef manager at Heathlands Residential Care Home, claimed first place in Sanctuary Care's annual contest.
He impressed judges with his cooking skills and creativity, beating chefs from across England and Scotland.
The live final saw him create a two-course menu in less than 90 minutes.
Mr Prins' winning dishes included a main of roasted rack of lamb with fondant sweet potato and miso glaze, paired with a vermicelli-wrapped king prawn with plum dressing.
For dessert, he served a chocolate fondant with mango ice cream.
Having also won the competition in 2022 while working at another Sanctuary Care home, Mr Prins has recently launched successful fine dining events at Heathlands.
He said: "I always push myself to deliver the best, but winning first place again - along with Best Performing Chef for the Worcestershire region - was incredibly rewarding.
"I wanted to do this for Heathlands, to really put our home on the map.
"The dining experience means so much to our residents.
"It's a very important part of their day and I'm so proud to do this for them and the home."
This year's competition was the last for Sanctuary Care's director of operations, Sheila O'Connor, as she is set to retire in spring.
Ms O'Connor said: "Ruaan's passion and culinary flair truly stood out.
"Each year, the competition grows in scale and talent, and this year was no exception.
"With four intense heats, our chefs showcased the incredible skill and dedication they bring to enriching the lives of our residents.
"It was an honour to judge my final MasterChef event and witness the creativity and pride our chefs bring to the table."