Angie's Kitchen
London, London
London, London
I am a freelance private chef, caterer and cooking tutor. I was classically trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine, and serve London and the south east. I'm passionate about the quality of ingredients and providing a seamless, hassle-free service to the client.
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What’s your signature dish?
I honestly can't commit to one dish as there are so many things I like to cook depending on the occasion and who I'm cooking for, and I don't think it would necessarily be a fair representation of what I do. However, I do love to work with good quality seasonal ingredients.
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
My menus are truly bespoke so it's vital I obtain as much information from the client as possible. So I would first start by finding out what the occasion is, the number of people, venue, practicalities such as cooking and parking / access facilities, their taste in food and if anyone has any dietary requirements, allergies or food intolerances. I often ask if a client has a favourite restaurant or kind of restaurant they like to go to as that helps me to get a picture of the sort of menu they would go for. Based on this information, I would send them a preliminary list of dishes with a guide on cost which would vary depending on ingredients and complexity. It is also important to understand the client's budget early on to save time, but it's often the case that the client needs guidance from me on this sort of thing as they may not have a specific budget in mind and just need an idea of what they can get for their money before deciding which way to go.
What do you love most about your job?
There is no greater pleasure than overhearing the guests raving about how good the food looks and tastes. I get a real kick out of it, especially when they're not aware that I prepared it. Surpassing a client's expectations and getting positive feedback is a wonderful feeling!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I worked in the City in human resources for 15 years before realising that food was my first love and that I wanted to make a new career out of it. So I quit the City and trained as a chef for a year and in various high-end restaurants and catering companies before setting up my own business last year. I now provide high-end event catering and teach people how to cook be it in their home or at a couple of cookery schools I work with in London and Hertfordshire.
Why should our clients choose you?
I believe that clients choose me because they have complete assurance that I will make their event a success. The finer details are extremely important to me and it's these details that make the difference between OK and amazing food. I make this happen through clear, thorough and friendly interaction with the client, understanding their needs, being responsive and making sure no stone is left unturned.
