“We had Chef Charlie Hammond come and cook for us his beautiful trip around the Mediterranean theme. In all honesty, his professionalism, the care he took in ensuring that we were all safe and socially distant despite making it such a memorable experience. The food was a little piece of heaven. The meat melted in your mouth. A really good portion for each of the dishes that we were served. We were all full to the brim.. His timings on when each of the dishes were served was impeccable. Would recommend him to anyone. He's professional, kind, honest, and an amazing chef. Can't wait to have him at home to try out more of his dishes.”
Selina, Nottingham
I was fortunate enough to be able to secure the services of Charlie Hammond for a dinner party for a special occasion. I have always cooked for my own dinner parties, so to have someone else in my kitchen was a new experience. It was such a treat to be able to be waited upon and have dish after dish of delicious food brought to my table. Charlie not only prepared and cooked the meal, he came to the table to explain each course and this was extremely interesting. Our dining room leads directly onto the kitchen, and there is no door between the two. Despite Charlie and his sous chef being in the kitchen, preparing each course and serving it, there was no discernible noise at all, both worked very quietly and efficiently. When, after the best meal I have ever had in my 60 years, I returned to the kitchen, it was actually tidier and cleaner than before Charlie and his sous chef arrived! I have absolutely no hesitation at all in recommending Charlie’s services
Annie, Durham
“My husband and I were lucky enough to have Charlie cook a Titanic themed menu for us for a special birthday party. The whole experience was one of the most memorable meals ever. Truly a gastronomic feast from the starter to the dessert. Everything was beautifully prepared and freshly cooked with such innovation and expertise. The ingredients and choices he put together were taste bud blowing. The Wood pigeon he presented was absolutely outstanding and was my first encounter of it. I would not hesitate to book Charlie if you want an exquisite meal experience of a first class calibre. He is without doubt a chef with a huge passionate talent whose skill and creativity is evident in every mouthful. “
Jilly, Melrose
“This was the second time that Charlie had come to us, the first being for a week in France 2018, catering for 26 – 33 adults for a birthday celebration. In France, Charlie not only catered 3 meals a day, but he was wonderfully creative, with picnics, delicious salads and homemade quiches etc. at lunch and three course dinners in the evening. On this occasion, Charlie was with us for 5 days over Christmas. We were hosting a party of 27 adults and children. Christmas can be fraught, but Charlie made the whole week not only stress free, but thoroughly enjoyable for everyone - with really excellent food. Charlie had, in conjunction with me, designed and planned menus for every meal; from breakfasts, lunch and dinner, to cakes at tea time and chocolates after dinner. Having said that, Charlie was flexible and catered for intolerances or simple dislikes of a particular thing, even at short notice. As in France, every single dish produced by Charlie was of the highest standard, comparable to dining at your favourite restaurant, which, when catering for 27 people in a domestic setting, is no mean feat. Charlie was scrupulously tidy and I was surprised how quickly the kitchen returned to normal after every meal. Most importantly, our guests adored him, and he fitted well into the household. He was great fun to have and I would certainly recommend him for any event, occasion or house party, here or abroad. We would not have enjoyed our holiday in France, or Christmas, nearly as much, had it not been for him and for his unassuming diligence and creativeness. He made it stress free and fun for us all.”
Ros , Ludlow
Charlie arrived in good time and prepared one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Far exceeded expectations! After a fantastic four course meal, the kitchen was cleaner than before he arrived. Booked for my wife’s 40th birthday and she was very impressed. Would happily recommend and hopefully do it again ourselves soon
