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Oliver Charnock
Freelance chef in Bristol
Average: 4.92/5
See the 24 client reviewsAbout the Chef
I am a self-motivated chef with over 15 years experience working within the food industry. I started washing the dishes in a local pub when I was 14 and ever since my first day, I fell in love with the way food was handled and the environment that I was working in. Since then I have travelled far and wide to gain experie...... I am a self-motivated chef with over 15 years experience working within the food industry. I started washing the dishes in a local pub when I was 14 and ever since my first day, I fell in love with the way food was handled and the environment that I was working in. Since then I have travelled far and wide to gain experience in all sections of the kitchen. I am most comfortable in a leadership position and I am very proud to tell people that I work as a chef for a living. I enjoy the very basics of good food, from the raw ingredients to the final product, and pride myself in always looking for new and exciting ways to go the extra mile to challenge everyone’s palate. From fine dining to school meals I strive for perfection and I have a particular interest in vegetarian cuisine. Two years ago I decided to start my own company which allows me to move around the country cooking in a wide range of establishments, from private dinner parties to larger scale events. Each job I pursue gives my confidence as a chef, a boost if you like, and I love fine tuning kitchens to maximize the potential whilst creating a safe working environment. I would like to say I could build a house from the ground up, but I can’t, however I am proud to say I can turn eggs and flour in to something everyone can enjoy! I am really looking forward to cooking good food for you. Read all Hide
Location
Swindon, United Kingdom +100 km
Spoken Languages
English
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Organic, Vegan, Cooking class, Gastronomic, French, British
The Chef in 6 questions & answers...
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24 client reviews
Another great evening with Oliver cooking for us! This is the second time he has and it was just as fabulous as before. He is highly professional and friendly, and left the kitchen spotless. Can't wait to book him again!
Oliver was delight and very pleasant to have around. We all enjoyed his food!
Oliver was was the replacement chef chosen when my original choice of chef couldn't fulfill the engagement . I was absolutely delighted with home , he arrived on time and seemed completely comfortable with the kitchen straight away. He was friendly and engaging with all the guests , very professional in his approach.
What a great evening with Oliver. The menu went down a storm, we all loved it. Oliver was great fun and coped with a rowdy group of women marvellously!
Absolutely amazing. Food was delicious, due to dietary requirements and vegetarian requirements. Oliver prepared an amazing scrumptious meal. Service was excellent and Oliver was very meticulous and creative with food preparation and presentation.
An overall amazing experience. A great character and evening better food
Oliver was prompt, personable, and most importantly prepared us a delicious meal. The food was even better than anticipated and everyone was absolutely silent intently enjoying the scumptious dessert!
Fantastic service. Chef was very prompt and friendly on arrival. Good was excellent, generous portions and high quality.
Superb service from start to finish. Oliver was great, our food was absolutely delicious and I would not hesitate to
A great dinner that was a breeze to organise.
Oliver is was very professional and warm to all the guests . The food that Oliver produced was amazing . Oliver makes you feel at ease so you can enjoy your event .,
Oliver was charming. He coped with a full house including three young children and a baby admirably. His food was delicious and much appreciated by all. A great experience!
Oliver is the perfect private chef. His menu sounded tempting, but the eating of it was better than the description could convey. It was wonderful. Beyond a truly lovely culinary experience, Oliver has the perfect personality for the occasion - informative, chatty, amusing - and handled our eccentric French guest with guile and aplomb. He was fabulous.
Excellent
The food was delicious, and all the courses were really beautifully presented. The dishes were all very intricate, and we were amazed at how all the different elements had been combined together to create such professional dishes in my kitchen! I think my favourite was the "strawberries and cream" dessert - a beautiful (and delicious!) plate of different strawberry and cream flavoured desserts, far more complex than the name suggested!
Oliver was very professional and organised; he turned up on time with everything he needed and left the kitchen very clean when he left. It was great to have help to lay the table and pour wine too, leaving me able to just enjoy the evening with my guests as if we were at a restaurant.
A really excellent night. Oliver was relaxed and friendly and the food was superb.
Really enjoyed the whole evening, the food was great, the service was great and I would definitely recommend!
Extremely professional, discrete and friendly .
Excellent meal and service, hassle-free.
Friendly service, really tasty food. Lamb and fish were both cooked really well
Great food & friendly service
He was very professional and friendly.
Would definitely do this again. Took the hassle out of catering for 26 people! Oliver kept in communication with me before the event and was flexible to veggie options and worked with me to create them. I was really impressed with the standard and presentation of the food especially for this number.
Oli is very friendly and nice, his food was absolutely excellent. Tremendously positive experience.
The Chef Oliver Charnock in 6 questions
Describe your cooking style !
I enjoy the very basics of good food, from the raw ingredients to the final product, and pride myself in always looking for new and exciting ways to go the extra mile to challenge everyone’s palate. From fine dining to school meals I strive for perfection and I have a particular interest in vegetarian cuisine.
Why are you a private Chef ?
I am a private chef because I got tired of working in restaurants and cooking the same dishes for months on end, being freelance allows me to cook in different places and venues all the time.
My working week is varied and I love showing off my skills in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Private dining is much more fun, but also challenging and that keeps my flare and passion for food current and exciting!
Describe your most memorable event
I started washing the dishes in a local pub when I was 14 and ever since my first day, I fell in love with the way food was handled and the environment that I was working in. Since then I have travelled far and wide to gain experience in all sections of the kitchen.
What do you do when you are not cooking ?
When I am at home away from the kitchen, I love my garden. I am obsessed with planting things that I can then eat or use in cooking.
When I put on my gardening shoes and make a pot of coffee, I can let my mind stray away for a few hours on something else rather than cooking.
As much as I love food and cooking, when I spend all my time cooking for other people, it is the last thing on my mind.
The garden is place where I can relax and switch my mind off for a few hours.
My favourite recipe book is ...
The books I like the most are Garry Rhodes because I love old school cooking and I use his books to get inspired and put my own twist on old recipes.
I have a book by Garry that has four or five different dishes for each season; I have almost cooked every dish from it and created amazing little extras to go with them.
The Chef I admire the most is ...
Jamie Oliver. He was at a high point in his career with his first TV show, the naked chef, when I started my cooking journey.
I loved his banter, the words he would use, and the bish bosh bang approach towards cooking. He was young and game for for a challenge and I looked up to him and thought that is how cooking should be: fun and exciting. Cooking became fun and that is why I am still cooking and still enjoying it. If cooking ever becomes boring, I will hang up my apron
