“'Fran with a pan' did a superb job for our daughter's 21st Birthday lunch. Everyone worked efficiently and calmly and it was a pleasure to be looked after by such a charming team. The canapes were scrumptious and our beef was prepared to perfection. We couldn't have hoped for a more delicious meal. Thank you Frankie, we had a wonderful party with your expertly prepared food.”
Georgina, January 2019
“Frankie looked after us all brilliantly. She was organised, efficient, incredibly capable & produced a delicious and varied menu that catered to everyone’s tastes. She adapted meals at the last minute and was completely unflappable in every respect. I cannot recommend Frankie highly enough. Not only is she a brilliant cook, but she is an absolutely lovely person to have in any kitchen!”
Annabel, Cooked for 2 weeks for 6 adults & 9 children in France, August 2017
“The canapés that Francesca provided for our party were utterly delicious, beautifully presented and eaten with joy by our delighted guests! She was wonderfully efficient, cheerful and organised and provided everything we asked for to the highest standard. I could not recommend her more highly and will definitely be coming back for more!”
Caroline, December 2018
“I just wanted to say how delicious the picnic was that you made for us all, I thought it would be nice for you to know that it went down a storm!! Very generous portions and everything was really scrummy. Huge success, thank you!”
Monica, April 2019
“Fran, thank you so much for an outstanding lunch - everything was perfect including your lovely smiling face and great attitude. Your passion and the pleasure you receive from feeding others, is crystal clear and just what is needed for good hospitality. You inspire much confidence especially having been so reliable and quick I your responses. The food you provided was fresh, beautifully prepared and presented and the guests all commented on how delicious it was. Thank you very much for your help and I look forward to the next time we can work together. “
Nick, May 2019
“Frankie’s food truly is divine. Every dish was absolute perfection. She served up countless dishes, all unique in flavour but all unrelenting in quality. A great mix of fresh salad and delicious meat, all served beautifully. Frankie is also a dream, always cheerful and happy to answer any culinary questions (of which I had many). She knows her stuff, and it was great to watch her create such magic. Frankie made a seemingly troublesome task (serving up to 37 of us at a time!) look effortless, and reignited my own passion for cooking and I can’t wait to try out some of your suggestions. Frankie, you’re a legend, thank you.”
Helen, July 2019
“We cannot recommend Frankie highly enough. She effortlessly (or so it seemed to us) produced delicious lunches and dinners for 10 of us, and was extremely flexible. When half of the party were delayed by cancelled flights, she produced a late supper without a quibble. Frankie kept to a budget and there was no waste or excess food. To cap it all, she was a delight to have around and we all thoroughly enjoyed her company at the dining table. Holidays will never be the same without Frankie and we wish her all success in her business – she certainly deserves it.”
Ali, September 2019
“Frankie cooked for me for a few weeks in Cornwall in 2017. She was a delight to have in the house. She was extremely competent and unflappable, dealing with fluctuating numbers of guests with ease. She shopped and cooked for approx 8-14 people on a daily basis. I left her to plan menus for me and her cooking was of a high standard and she produced food that was delicious and well presented. She slotted in very well to the family dynamic. I would thoroughly recommend her.”
Emma, July 2017
“Perfect food from a fantastic chef. The variety of delicious plates that Frankie cooked for us on holiday in France was outstanding. She effortlessly combined the most amazing ingredients to create an absolutely wonderful menu all week. Her creativity and true talent made it one of the most delicious holidays ever. She was a pleasure to have around and we are missing her food already!”
Jack, July 2019
“Frankie has a unique skill in combining being an amazing cook with a sense of wonderful calmness! She is incredibly professional but she is very much part of the holiday when appropriate, and creates delicious, well presented, good food to suit everyone. She is very well organised, great fun, and an asset to any house party. We couldn’t recommend Frankie more highly!”
Piers & Candida, July 2019
“What superb fare you provided for our stay in Provence. Thank you so much for feeding us so well - it was absolutely delicious and contributed enormously to the success of the whole holiday!”
Howard & Katie, July 2019
“Having Frankie cooking for our week's holiday this summer was the literal icing on the cake. She produced (seemingly effortlessly) meal after meal which all looked fabulous and tasted even better. Her breakfast granola was to die for and her presentation second to none. She gave us original, delicious and healthy food that everyone loved. On top of all this, she was such easy pleasant company to have around. We could not have asked for more.”
Sarah, September 2019