“I want to thank you for such a wonderful course. My intention was to try and gather some enthusiasm to cook, what I came away with was so much more.
Your friendly approach to the course and your interaction with Punam, Steve (the big one!) and myself made the whole event a real joy. It was so refreshing to be able to laugh and joke again.
I have yet to put my newly learnt skills to the test as most of my meals have been cooked for me in hotels!
However, the garlic press has gone!”

“I 've just been talking to Darren about you and we have said we feel like we've known you for years (in the nicest possible way of course).
We went home via Wyken Vineyards managing to spend a little bit more money :-)
Many many thanks for this week we have both enjoyed it thoroughly.”

“I was so proud to receive my apron after completing the 'course' (really a very lovely holiday!). I even embroidered my name onto the apron!
I have been so busy in the kitchen over Christmas! I had a fantastic Christmas Dinner and my mince pies, Christmas cake and filo pastry sausage rolls have gone down a treat. I've taken my butternut squash and spinach soups in a flask on a couple of walks and my family love them. I made a lovely 'turkey loaf' with the leftover turkey!
It's great when you have time to cook - but I'm not looking forward to going back to work!”

“We all had a great time and I loved everything we cooked and can't wait to try them out at Christmas, mind you I will have to stock up my larder before then!!
A truly inspirational day and I admire you enormously for what you have achieved since you set up Kitchen Confidence, well done.”

“Thank you for sharing your skill, having the patience to watch some appalling tuiles develop and having ability to show us all so much in so little time.”

“Our family is not prone to doing a lot of cooking and all the food was new to me, but I loved it and it has opened me to a range of foods that I would have never tried but I will definately use in the future.”

“Over the past few days I've made most of the scrummy things you so patiently :o) taught me and Paul is convinced you've sent a cloned Stepford version back because he says he's never been looked after so well!!!!
I made the stuffed lamb and shortbread dessert on Sunday for my mum and Paul - they were very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it which was a nice feeling for me.
I must admit I've enjoyed myself pottering around the kitchen at home and even more exciting was the new shopping experiences in the butchers and the normally ignored aisles in the supermarkets - it may sound weird but it's like I've joined a new club where I actually understand what it all means (to a degree!!!).”

“ The four days I spent with you were brilliant. I learnt much more than could have hoped for. The fact that I thoroughly enjoyed myself was a big bonus.
My daughters were cooking the meal on Sunday - it was Mothers Day. I said I would make the 1st course. Not the most sensible decision but I decided to make the twice baked souffl és. They were very good for a first attempt and all the ladies of the house were most impressed. So was I but tried not to show my surprise.
Once again many thanks and you never know I may well be asking you what courses are available for a more experienced cook some time in the future.”