AN army chef from Watchet is helping troops in Afghanistan enjoy a touch of the traditional home comforts Christmas offers.
Cpl Andy Salisbury, 28, will be making Christmas dinner for 5,000 troops at Camp Bastion.
Although Andy is accustomed to being away over Christmas, last year he was in Iraq, he still misses some home comforts, especially at this time of year.
He said: "Normally I would be playing with my two children Mollie, 4, and Neve, 2, and treating them by buying too many Christmas presents.
"I think what I will miss the most is that we have recently bought a house and this would have been our first Christmas there."
Troops in Afghanistan, have been receiving numerous parcels and letters from family, friends and anonymous well-wishers through the UKForU scheme.
He said: "I have had a few parcels with all sorts in them: toiletries, sweets, magazines and some photos to remind me of home."
This Christmas the troops will tuck in to mince pies, and three tonnes each of turkey, gammon and sprouts.
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