Whitnash ten-year-old set to don chef’s hat

And Jordan Rees, aged 10, can’t wait to get to grips with the kitchen and show off his culinary skills to mum and dad Alison and David, of Willerwist Drive, Whitnash.

The family were nominated for the kitchen - given away by Modern Homes of Leamington - by Jordan’s nan, June Rees, of Chichester Lane, Hampton Magna.

In her letter June said: “David and Alison work long hours but still find time to cook with Jordan.

“He also stays with me sometimes and we cook together. Jordan has his own chef’s hat and apron. His greatest love is cooking.

“All he wants now is to have a big kitchen at home so that all the family can come for Christmas dinner.”

Jordan, who attends the Ridgeway School in Warwick, has the partial strain of what is know as two methyl acid butric and is thought to be the only sufferer in the world.

It means he has learning difficulties and less than 10 per cent peripheral vision. But mum Alison said despite the health problems her son is a “very happy child”.

“He is a lovely little boy. Jordan can read, but it’s obviously very large print. He can walk fine but when it’s dim or dark he can’t see anything.

“At school he makes pizzas, cakes and biscuits – it gives him great satisfaction. And he loves eating them as well.

“With the new kitchen I’m hoping he might get a bit more adventurous. It’s fantastic news winning the kitchen and we’re so grateful.”

The family are regulars at a pub carvery, where Jordan always likes to sit at the same table so he can watch the chefs.

Alison said: “He has a bit of banter with them at the counter and when we’re sitting down it’s always ‘What’s he doing now? Why’s he doing that?’ He always likes to know what’s going on.”

The kitchen is provided by Modern Homes to celebrate 45 years in business. Specialists in kitchen, bathroom and bedroom fittings and based in Longfield Road, on the Sydenham Industrial Estate, owner Tina Riley said she wanted to give something back to the community. Entrants were asked to nominate someone they considered worthy of winning the prize and explain why.

Tina added: “Jordan comes from such a lovely family. He’s so excited by it and has been telling everyone at school.

“We are looking forward to doing the project because I think it will make such a difference to Jordan.

“I was very pleased with the amount of response we got to the competition and I’m sure that everyone who entered will understand why we chose this particular family to help.”