Flavour and Wine Reviews 

In September, whilst on holiday in a beautiful farmhouse in St. Ives, Rob came along to cook a special meal to help celebrate my brother's 60th birthday. To have a private chef is something he's always wanted to experience and it certainly didn't disappoint!

Just WOW.

It was exceptional. Every course was just magnificent. I tasted flavours that day which I've never tasted before. It was a true culinary delight.

Rob was very professional, talented and friendly and the atmosphere in the dining kitchen was just great. It was really good to watch Rob as he cooked and prepared everything for us although he explained that some of the preparation had been done at home.

Rob cooked for us: (5 meat eaters and a pescatarian)

Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Tahini butter, Pomegranate Molasses and Fresh Mint
Seared Scallops with Celeriac puree, Apple Gel, Toasted Hazelnuts & Foraged Herbs
Sticky Pork Belly, braised in a Japanese Master Stock, Asian Slaw &Crispy Onions
Indian spiced Cornish lamb rump, curried cauliflower, potato & coriander hash, carrot puree, masala sauce and raita
Poached Gurnard Fillets, Thai coconut broth, Asian vegetables, steamed jasmine rice, coconut, coriander & fresh lime
Apple crumble sorbet (fabulous and very clever)
And to finish, a lemon posset

ALL ABSOLUTELY SUBLIME

He cleaned up as he went along which meant no work whatsoever for us!

There were 6 of us and we were all blown away with what he served.
It truly was a meal to remember.

Thank you, Rob. It was a great birthday celebration.

Flavour & Wine were incredibly easy to deal with, very professional and all the staff were wonderfully competent and sociable - ideal for our party

What an experience!
Having always wanted to have a private chef cook for us on holiday, the evening was incredible. Rob made sure our menu ticked all the boxes via emails beforehand (which included catering for two tweenagers amongst our party of five). He arrived at our holiday home at Three-Mile Beach with no fuss, and, while we enjoyed a glass of fizz, we magically had spiced cauliflower (for 45mins) in the oven and steaks on the BBQ. Rob was great company, offering hints and tips as he cooked (it was like Saturday Kitchen, as he talked through flavours, suppliers - which included his own garden – and much, much more. The evening flew by - and we were left with delicious memories. Thanks Rob!

Wonderful chef the best steak I've ever eaten cooked by a really nice guy who explained the dishes with great detail and obviously loves his craft. Helped by the lovely Amy.

Many thanks Rob for making our son 50th birthday so memorable. Tim was really surprised when you arrived.
The meal was spectacular - top rate ingredients, excellent menu, beautifully cooked and presented. After you’d gone, not a trace that you’d been with everything cleared away.
The overall service you provided from initial contact, suggested menus and providing the service was excellent.
We would recommend you to anyone and my daughter has already passed your details to her cousin who has a holiday home in Cornwall so she can add it to the information pack.
Many thanks again.

Rob was incredibly well prepared and professional, providing a printed menu and arranging a lovely table setup that made the evening feel refined and special. The entire experience felt like a top-notch, Michelin-level dining experience in the comfort of our own space. The highlight was a wonderful surprise at the end: a custom tres leches cake, the guest of honor’s favorite dessert, which made the celebration even more memorable. We couldn’t recommend Rob more highly an unforgettable experience all around.

Rob was brilliant from start to finish.
He understood exactly what we were after for our wedding and cooked the perfect meal for us and our 60 guests.
Not only is he super professional and a very talented chef, but he’s incredibly nice as well.
Can’t recommend him and Flavour + Wine enough!

We had the most incredible experience with Rob from Flavour and Wine! He came into a home that we had rented for the weekend and cooked an absolutely amazing meal for our family. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the menu was so thoughtfully planned. Rob accommodated a whole range of dietary requirements without any fuss.
He was fantastic with the children too — kind and warm while still being so professional and discreet. It felt effortless having him in the home, and by the end of the evening, we even asked him to join us in a few photos because he’d become part of the celebration!
I can’t recommend Rob highly enough. The whole experience was a joy from start to finish — we’d absolutely do it again in a heartbeat.

What a fantastic evening with Flavour and Wine!
Rob is a super talented chef who’s totally approachable, flexible and confident.
He presented the most wonderful culinary experience, tailor made to celebrate my 60th Birthday with a relaxed and upbeat style.
From start to finish Rob totally understood the brief and delivered a fabulously upbeat and memorable event.
He was ably assisted by Claire and Anna who confidently mixed cocktails and drinks and helped serve canapés whilst he conjured up the most delicious paella for my guests.
My menu was completed with cupcakes made by Lucy at Typsy Tearooms Cakes.
Gluten free and vegan choices also not a single issue.
It was all completed and cleared without anyone noticing, leaving us to party!!
I’d recommend and use his company again in a heartbeat…thank you so much Rob.

A fantastic evening of food. We had booked Rob for a treat at 3 Mile Beach. We were not disappointed.
We had two teenage boys who were fussy eaters, they tried everything and kept filling their plates with more.
Rob is engaging, very easy to be around, the food was amazing and as an experience we would definitely book again.

We recently had the absolute pleasure of having Rob cook for my partner’s 40th birthday in Trevose, Cornwall — and what an unforgettable experience it was. From the moment he arrived, Rob was warm, personable, and incredibly professional. He made us feel completely at ease, setting the tone for a truly special evening.

The meal he prepared was nothing short of outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavour, and made using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. It was clear that a great deal of care and passion went into every element of the menu.

What really set Rob apart was his attention to detail and how effortlessly he managed everything. He was attentive without being intrusive and created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. Best of all, he left the kitchen absolutely spotless — it was as if he’d never been there, except we were all full and happy!

Rob helped make the celebration feel effortless and memorable. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Had a fantastic time at the private dining event! The vegetarian feast was full of flavour and creativity, and the vegan cheesecake was a standout—rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious. A memorable evening from start to finish.

Wow - wow and wow! These guys were epic! We had a 30 people house party - the food and cocktails prepared and expertly served in our open plan living space for a 40th birthday event. The music was playing, and it was so lovely to see all the amazing canapés being prepared whilst everyone was grooving. The food was so amazing! Rob and his team were so gorgeous - and everyone loved them. Highly recommended from us!

Absolutely fabulous. The entire experience was brilliant.

Rob was incredibly professional and made us feel so comfortable. The food was incredible. I have quite a few dietary requirements, but Rob easily made a menu that suited these and made me feel very confident the food was suitable.

I highly recommended a private dining experience with Rob, especially the panang style curry - it was divine!

INCREDIBLE FOOD! Honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever had!

I cannot recommend Flavour and Wine enough. Rob worked conscientiously with me to come up with a menu which would work for everyone in our party both in terms of dietary requirements and cost. He arrived ahead of schedule, was an absolute delight and prepared the most incredible feast. We honestly enjoyed it so much, it truly was a highlight of our trip. I would loved to have shared photos but I only got a quick video before it was absolutely devoured! Thanks so much Rob!

Rob cooked for 7 of us for a special meal while we were on holiday.
He couldn’t have been more accommodating with the menu choices. The food was outstanding. He took care of everything and we couldn’t recommend him more. The whole experience was fantastic and would definitely book Rob again

Rob cooked for us at our house near Porthleven on Easter Sunday. From the start he was excellent to deal with - responsive and giving us some ideas for a special meal. When it came to the day he arrived on time and we barely noticed he was there when cooking a delicious 3 course meal for us. He then tidied away beautifully and was gone. All in all a very easy and enjoyable experience - we would definitely use him again in future for similar events.

Rob gave us amazing food options and catered for all our needs and wants. We are a family group ranging from 7 year to 76years and we had a fantastic meal. Rob coped with the children watching and adding “useful” comments, he served the food and cleared up afterwards and was friendly and professional at all times. We would recommend Flavour and Wine and would happily use Rob’s services again.
I would particularly recommend the squid starter with the extremely good salad dressing.

We had a 3 course meal for 10 people...the food was amazing! Everyone enjoyed every mouthful. It was all served on time and looked as good as it tasted. Our guests were impressed and delighted. The chef was professional and personable. All the dishes etc were cleared and cleaned and the kitchen was left immaculate afterwards too. Menu choices were extensive and the final option was bespoke to allow for dietary and culinary preferences of the group. It was also great value for money. Was a real treat and would highly recommend!!!