The Isle of Wight Cookery School
Freshwater
(5)
Freshwater
(5)
Our focus is on providing quality food and service. We source ingredients as locally as possible for both the catering and the cookery school. I am based on the Isle of Wight and will come to your home or your holiday rental. Designing a menu with you so that it is what you want, then cook it for you in the kitchen.
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5 customer reviews
Claire
Personal Chef Services
What a fantastic experience. Right from first contact Paul has been super efficient advising on menu choices taking dietary needs into consideration. The food was amazing both Paul and Carolyn were so friendly and professional we couldn’t have asked for more. Their service is 5* plus. Thank you for a truly memorable evening!! More...
Andy Martin
Personal Chef Services
We asked Paul to cater a 70th birthday dinner at our rental property for 15. It was outstanding. Fussy adults / picky children. All were catered for without question and everything was demolished. Wholly recommend. More...
Denise Hunter
Catering
I used this company for prompt response, professional but friendly, menu suggestion excellent. Quality and quantity amazing ,buffet food for a 70th birthday party. Highly reccommend, roll on next one!! More...
Anne Hassan-Hicks
Personal Chef Services
We have never used a home chef! But we definitely will do so again. Paul was truely excellent , food was fantastic all Gluten ,Lactose free and amazingly tasty. Cooked to perfection! Paul arrived on time, popped open the Champagne ,served a well proportioned meal and cleaned up behind himself. He was very professional! What more could you ask for? We have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending The Isle of Wight Cookery School. More...
Miranda Blacksell
They were charming and efficient, producing delicious food for a large family reunion and dinner parties. We would thoroughly recommend the Isle of Wight Cookery School.
What’s your signature dish?
I have several:
Normandy Apple Tart
Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb
Galantine of Chicken
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
I take time to find out what they want and like. I also ask about the type of service and care they want for the occasion. With this, I can base my recipe and menu selections. With this agreed and also all dietary requirements considered, the menu is much easier to put together.
What do you love most about your job?
Helping a client to enjoy the menu created for their special occasion.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Watching many of the cookery programmes that hit the TV and thinking, I would like to do that as a job. Then training for two years to get qualified followed by work experience at Le Manoir aux Q’uat Saisons with Raymond Blanc’s team!
Why should our clients choose you?
The service is personal and unique for each occasion.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Cookery lessons online is the first option and in person is now possible.
Catering is onsite as required within permitted guidelines.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We carried all work out as per COVID rules, sanitising, masks etc. as required. Plus any PPE required for working.
We follow food safety guidelines minimum certificate is Level 4 Food Hygiene.
Catering
Private dinners
Parties
Celebrations
Corporate events
Designing menus for all events with the client, sourcing locally grown and produced ingredients wherever possible
Online Cookery Courses
Range of courses
Corporate team building sessions
Recipe Ebooks
Food Business Consultancy
Experienced consulting for small food business that want to improve their food offer, effectiveness and profitability.
Review of sustainability and eco awareness in improving operations.
Food Writing
Range of writing such as recipes, articles and so on. Details available on the website.
