Questions, answered

Yes — a large part of what I do is cooking for guests staying in holiday cottages, barn conversions, Airbnbs and country houses across the Cotswolds. The evening happens where you're already staying.

A domestic oven and hob, a sink and a little worktop space is usually plenty. Tell me about the kitchen when you enquire — including anything unusual — and I'll plan a menu that works in it.

I bring all my own cooking equipment. For plates, cutlery and glassware I normally use what's in the property, which is fine in almost every holiday home. If that isn't suitable, let me know and we'll sort out hire.

Yes. Each course is plated and served to the table at your pace, as you would expect in a restaurant.

Always. The kitchen is left as I found it, so there's no washing up waiting for you at the end of the evening.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies and other requirements are all easily accommodated — just tell me when you enquire so the menu is built around them from the start.

Based in Oxfordshire, I cover the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. If you're further afield, do still ask.

Private dining starts from £80 per person with a minimum of 8 guests.

The earlier the better, especially for weekends and holiday periods, but do ask about shorter notice — dates do sometimes come free.