Our Care Chef Ambassador

Andy Cullum - The iddsi Guy

Metcalfe Catering Equipment is delighted to have Andy Cullum as its Care Chef Ambassador. Andy has been a chef for over 30 years and has a wealth of culinary experience in the healthcare sector from budgeting to menu planning, kitchen audits to standard operating procedures.

Already known to many in the industry as “The iddsi Guy”, Andy provides practical hands-on training for chefs and care team members who prepare and serve texture modified foods. In his Ambassadorial role, Andy will showcase the ways in which machines in the Metcalfe portfolio, including the new newly launched HALLDE CC-34 Care, can be used for the preparation of IDDSI compliant dishes.

During his sessions Andy covers how to safely prepare and serve texture modified food and drink, imparts his knowledge of the IDDSI framework, and reviews other aspects of serving food in the care sector such as dining room standards and service. Over the past 10 years Andy has been focussed on helping residents with dysphagia to dine with dignity by modifying the texture of the meals served in care homes and demonstrating simple yet effective methods of presenting food and drink in a person-centred way.

Andy’s contribution to training chefs and care team members was recognised with the prestigious “Training and Apprenticeship Award” at the 2024 Public Sector Catering Awards. He is also a valued member of the National Association of Care Catering and the UK IDDSI Reference Group, promoting awareness and the ongoing use of the IDDSI Framework.

*The iddsi Guy Ltd is a trading name only and has no affiliation with IDDSI.

If you would like to learn more about Andy's work then please take a look at his website https://www.theiddsiguy.com/

If you would like to contact Andy directly to discuss any training requirements, then please email him at the.iddsi.guy@outlook.com.