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Celebrating International Chefs Day

International Chefs Day is a time to honour the creativity, passion and skill that go into the culinary world. Originally created by the late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher, this special day recognises the dedication of chefs everywhere while inspiring the next generation to explore and enjoy the art of cooking.

This year’s theme, “Food Explorers” encourages children and young people to discover the wonders of food through curiosity, creativity and hands-on fun. At Carden Park, we believe that food is not only nourishment but also a form of art — a chance to express yourself and create something beautiful, colourful and delicious. There’s no limit to what you can create in the kitchen.

Celebrating International Chefs Day

 

As we approach the festive season, Carden Park’s Executive Head Chef Harri Williams has put together a wonderful gingerbread recipe that you can easily make at home. It’s a great way to explore baking while decorating your creations with your own artistic flair.

The Ingredients

  • 225g Butter
  • 100g Caster Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 1 Egg
  • 275g Flour
  • Decor of your choice: food colouring pens, icing, sweets for buttons — get creative depending on your chosen shapes!

The Method

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
  2. Add the egg, then mix in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and spices until a dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough in cling film and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough as thinly as possible and cut into your favourite festive shapes.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool on a wire rack before decorating with your chosen toppings and colours.Celebrating International Chefs Day

Our culinary team is the heart of Carden Park Hotel, and our food outlets are among the biggest attractions for guests. From our luxurious Afternoon Tea to our 3 AA Rosette Award-Winning Restaurant, dining at Carden Park is a celebration of flavour and local produce.

We are proud to nurture the chefs of the future through our apprenticeship programmes and work experience opportunities. Our talented chef brigade plays an essential role in making our hotel one of the most popular destinations for food lovers and families alike.

So this International Chef Day, gather the family, roll up your sleeves and become food explorers together — because every great chef starts with curiosity and a sprinkle of fun!


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Calling all golfers 📣

Say "hello" to our new and improved Flexible Golf Membership 🎊

Choose from three membership tiers designed to fit how you play. Whether you prefer peak-time weekends, peaceful midweek mornings or a mix of both, there`s a plan to suit your lifestyle. With our flexible points-based system, you only use points when you play - there`s no wasted fees or unused rounds. And the more golf you play, the lower your cost per round becomes

Find out which is the best membership tier for you at the link in our bio

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Calling all golfers 📣 Say "hello" to our new and improved Flexible Golf Membership 🎊 Choose from three membership tiers designed to fit how you play. Whether you prefer peak-time weekends, peaceful midweek mornings or a mix of both, there's a plan to suit your lifestyle. With our flexible points-based system, you only use points when you play - there's no wasted fees or unused rounds. And the more golf you play, the lower your cost per round becomes Find out which is the best membership tier for you at the link in our bio Carden Park // Golf // Golf Membership // Cheshire // Countryside

Happy Father`s Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures 😁

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Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures 😁

With England`s victory last night, we`re fully in the football spirit. That`s why we`re so excited to introduce our new football pitch ⚽️🎊

We`ve secretly been working behind the scenes to improve our offering for professional football teams. The result? Our next generation pitch, which will be opening September 2026 🙌

This new facility marks a huge milestone for us. With major sporting events coming up over the next couple of years, we`re future-proofing our sports offering. After all, champions don`t become victors overnight. It all starts with the training

Alongside our new hybrid stitch pitch (just wait until you see the stitching, it`s so satisfying to watch!) we have also renovated our existing pitch to keep it up to professional standards

We also offer teams:
⚽️ Use of our state-of-the-art leisure club
⚽️ 20-metre swimming pool
⚽️ Efficient sports kit laundry services
⚽️ 197 luxury bedrooms
⚽️ Facilities for strategy meetings, physiotherapy and more

Keep an eye on our socials as we share more updates on the new pitch before it opens in September. Please note, our football pitches are for professional teams only

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With England's victory last night, we're fully in the football spirit. That's why we're so excited to introduce our new football pitch ⚽️🎊 We've secretly been working behind the scenes to improve our offering for professional football teams. The result? Our next generation pitch, which will be opening September 2026 🙌 This new facility marks a huge milestone for us. With major sporting events coming up over the next couple of years, we're future-proofing our sports offering. After all, champions don't become victors overnight. It all starts with the training Alongside our new hybrid stitch pitch (just wait until you see the stitching, it's so satisfying to watch!) we have also renovated our existing pitch to keep it up to professional standards We also offer teams: ⚽️ Use of our state-of-the-art leisure club ⚽️ 20-metre swimming pool ⚽️ Efficient sports kit laundry services ⚽️ 197 luxury bedrooms ⚽️ Facilities for strategy meetings, physiotherapy and more Keep an eye on our socials as we share more updates on the new pitch before it opens in September. Please note, our football pitches are for professional teams only Sports training // World Cup 2026 // Football training // Luxury hotel in Cheshire // Sports training near Wrexham // Carden Park Hotel near Chester

Snapshots of what your summer could look like 😎

With oversees travel feeling increasingly uncertain (not to mention more expensive than expected 😱), there`s never been a better time to discover the joy of a UK mini break. Plus, the longer you stay, the more you save

☀️ Save up to £50 on a 2 night break away
☀️ Save up to £90 on a 3 night getaway

Book your staycation now and your future self will thank you 😉

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Snapshots of what your summer could look like 😎 With oversees travel feeling increasingly uncertain (not to mention more expensive than expected 😱), there's never been a better time to discover the joy of a UK mini break. Plus, the longer you stay, the more you save ☀️ Save up to £50 on a 2 night break away ☀️ Save up to £90 on a 3 night getaway Book your staycation now and your future self will thank you 😉 Spa hotel // Family holiday // Summer holiday // School's out // Outdoor activities // Golf course // Golf days // Spa day // Vineyard // Where to stay in the UK // Cheshire luxury hotel

Tag your besties, it`s time to plan the next girls day out 💃

Our upcoming Women`s Only Spa Days:
🫧 14th July
🫧 1st September
🫧 4th November

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Tag your besties, it's time to plan the next girls day out 💃 Our upcoming Women's Only Spa Days: 🫧 14th July 🫧 1st September 🫧 4th November Girls spa day // Women's only spa // Spas in Chester // Best spa in the UK // Halal friendly spa // Hijab friendly spa // Girls trip // Outdoor pool // Hot tub // Saunas // Indoor pool // The Spa at Carden Park Hotel

ＳＥＮＤ this to someone who needs a hint 😉

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Sunset views, cocktails in the pool, live music and good vibes all around 🎶

Welcome to our Afterglow DJ Spa Nights 😎

✨20th June
✨6th August - NOW FULLY BOOKED
✨17th September

Spa Nights // DJ Spa // Girls Night // Date Night // Outdoor Pool // Sunsets

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Sunset views, cocktails in the pool, live music and good vibes all around 🎶 Welcome to our Afterglow DJ Spa Nights 😎 ✨20th June ✨6th August - NOW FULLY BOOKED ✨17th September Spa Nights // DJ Spa // Girls Night // Date Night // Outdoor Pool // Sunsets

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