Care home residents swapped bhunas for burgers during a special lunchtime treat.
The meal was arranged by Fahim Bin Ferdous, a part-time care practitioner at Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon, who also manages two eateries in the town.
Mr Ferdous manages the award-winning Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant and Iby’s Diner, which opened in April.
He brought a selection of burgers, wraps, chicken wings, fries, milkshakes, and desserts to the home to showcase the menu from the new diner.
Mr Ferdous said: "Providing this food and offering something different to the residents just gives me so much pleasure because I just like helping people and making them feel good.
"Bryn Seiont Newydd is the residents' home, they live here, and it is our job to make them happy and comfortable and give them new things to enjoy."
This isn't the first time Mr Ferdous has offered his culinary skills to residents.
Last year, he served a curry night featuring dishes from Caernarfon Tandoori.
He said: "I am very busy to be honest, I work at the care home two days a week as a care practitioner, manage the tandoori restaurant and manage the new place now, but I want to do it, I want to work hard."
His efforts were supported by Audrey Phillips, an enrichment practitioner at Bryn Seiont Newydd.
Ms Phillips said: "As part of our enrichment programme, I cook with the residents every Wednesday morning, but it's good to have something a bit different this time.
"It is very kind of Fahim to bring in all the food, he does so much for the residents and is always very generous."
Residents were quick to praise the food.
Sylvia Webb said: "The food is all very nice, and everything looks so pretty as well.
"It's very tasty, very enjoyable."
Kevin Roberts enjoyed a cheeseburger and a milkshake.
He said: "The burger is really good, very nice.
"I usually go to McDonald's for a burger, this is better than McDonald's."
Frank Roberts said: "It's very good, really tasty."
Manager Sandra Evans said Mr Ferdous’ thoughtfulness makes a lasting impression on everyone at the home.
She said: "Fahim's kindness and generosity never cease to amaze us.
"He is always thinking of ways to brighten our residents' day, and this wonderful gesture brought so many smiles and created memories that will stay with everyone for a long time."
Share