Home cooking
Fresh, practical & varied meals
A growing selection of familiar favourites, traditional dishes and comforting home-cooked meals. Our repertoire can develop according to what people actually enjoy and request.
Soups & stocks
Mixed vegetable soup
A comforting soup prepared with a selection of vegetables, served chunky, partially blended or smooth.
Carrot soup
A smooth and naturally sweet soup based on cooked carrots with simple complementary seasoning.
Fresh tomato soup
A homemade soup with tomatoes as the principal ingredient, producing a fresh and full-flavoured result.
Mushroom soup
A savoury mushroom soup that can be prepared smooth or with some mushroom texture retained.
Chicken soup
A traditional warming soup combining chicken, stock and complementary vegetables or other ingredients.
Chicken stock
A versatile homemade base for soups, sauces, casseroles, rice dishes and other preparations.
Beef stock
A full-flavoured stock suitable as a foundation for beef dishes, sauces, soups and casseroles.
Fish stock
A lighter aromatic stock for fish dishes, sauces, soups and suitable seafood preparations.
Vegetables, accompaniments & sides
Mashed potato
Smooth seasoned potato, ideal alongside meat, poultry, fish or casseroles.
Pommes fondantes
A classic French preparation. Potatoes are browned and gently cooked until golden outside and beautifully tender inside.
Potato gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes baked slowly until tender with a rich, creamy and golden finish.
Gratin Parmentier
A comforting baked potato-based preparation, finished in the oven until hot and golden.
Hash browns
Grated potato cooked until crisp and golden outside while remaining tender inside.
Carrot & potato hash browns
A colourful variation combining grated carrot and potato for additional flavour and texture.
Mixed vegetables
A changing selection of vegetables prepared simply as an accompaniment to the main meal.
Tomato Provençale
A French-style preparation of tomatoes baked with garlic, herbs and a seasoned crumb topping.
Ratatouille
A traditional combination of vegetables such as tomato, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum and onion gently cooked with herbs.
Cauliflower béchamel
Tender cauliflower served with a traditional white béchamel sauce, with the option of a lightly browned baked finish.
Rice
Simply cooked rice served as a versatile accompaniment to curries, casseroles, meat, chicken, fish and vegetable dishes.
Roast potatoes
Potatoes roasted until golden and crisp outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside.
Boiled potatoes
Simply cooked potatoes served as a lighter accompaniment to meat, chicken, fish and vegetable dishes.
Steamed vegetables
A changing selection of vegetables gently steamed to retain their flavour, colour and texture.
Roasted vegetables
A seasonal selection of vegetables roasted until tender and lightly caramelised.
Eggs & lighter meals
Boiled eggs
Simply prepared eggs for lighter meals, accompaniments or suitable sandwich fillings.
Poached eggs
Eggs gently poached so the white sets around a soft yolk. Intended for consumption on the day they are prepared.
Omelettes
Freshly cooked omelettes served plain or with a variety of suitable fillings such as cheese, mushrooms, vegetables or cooked meats.
Scrambled eggs
Eggs gently cooked until soft and creamy, suitable for breakfast, a lighter meal or as part of a larger plate.
Quiche
A savoury baked egg dish in pastry with fillings that can include cheese, vegetables, ham or other suitable ingredients.
Salads & cold dishes
Mixed salad
A fresh combination of salad vegetables, varied according to availability and the meal it accompanies.
Potato salad
Cooked potatoes combined with a seasoned dressing and complementary ingredients for a classic cold side dish.
Pasta salad
Chilled pasta combined with vegetables and other suitable ingredients to create a fresh and practical meal or side.
Rice salad
Cooked rice served cold with a changing selection of vegetables and complementary ingredients.
Coleslaw
Finely prepared cabbage and vegetables combined with a complementary dressing for a crisp, refreshing side.
Rice, pasta & curries
Fried rice
Rice stir-fried with a changing combination of vegetables, egg and other ingredients. Variations can include chicken, beef, pork, prawns, vegetables or mixed combinations.
Pasta with varied sauces
Different pasta dishes paired with sauces selected according to the ingredients available and the style of meal.
Thai red curry
An aromatic red curry with vegetables and chicken or beef, normally accompanied by rice.
Thai green curry
A fragrant green curry with chicken or beef, vegetables and a creamy aromatic sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
A familiar family favourite combining pasta with a slowly cooked tomato and minced beef sauce.
Lasagne
Layers of pasta, savoury filling and sauce baked together until bubbling and golden.
Creamy chicken & mushroom pasta
Pasta combined with chicken and mushrooms in a creamy savoury sauce for a substantial and comforting meal.
Tomato-based pasta
Pasta served with a tomato-based sauce that can be kept simple or combined with vegetables, meat or other suitable ingredients.
Chicken
Chicken schnitzel
Chicken coated in seasoned crumbs and cooked until crisp and golden while remaining tender inside.
Chicken adobo
A Filipino favourite with chicken gently cooked in a savoury, tangy sauce traditionally featuring vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and seasonings.
Roast chicken
Chicken roasted until golden and served with suitable vegetables, potatoes, sauce or gravy.
Chicken skewers
Pieces of seasoned or marinated chicken cooked on skewers, with vegetables added where suitable.
Chicken casserole
Chicken slowly cooked with vegetables, stock or sauce to create a tender and comforting meal.
Chicken shepherd-style pie
A savoury chicken filling beneath mashed potato, baked until hot with a lightly browned top.
Stuffed chicken pocket
Chicken filled with cheese or another suitable filling, then cooked as an individual portion.
Grilled or pan-fried chicken
Seasoned chicken grilled or pan-fried and served with vegetables, potatoes, rice or a suitable sauce.
Chicken with mushroom sauce
Tender chicken served with a savoury mushroom sauce and a choice of suitable vegetables, rice or potatoes.
Beef
Roast beef
Beef roasted as a traditional main meal and served with vegetables, potatoes and a suitable sauce or gravy.
Beef Bourguignon
A classic French slow-cooked beef dish with a rich sauce, vegetables and aromatic ingredients.
Beef casserole
Beef gently cooked with vegetables and sauce or stock until tender, with numerous possible flavour variations.
Beef skewers
Pieces of seasoned or marinated beef cooked on skewers, alone or combined with vegetables.
Beef shepherd-style pie
A savoury beef filling covered with mashed potato and baked until golden.
Stuffed beef pocket
Beef wrapped or folded around cheese or another complementary filling and cooked as an individual portion.
Steak
Beef steak cooked to preference and served with a choice of vegetables, potatoes and a suitable sauce.
Meatballs
Seasoned beef meatballs served with a suitable sauce and accompanied by pasta, rice, vegetables or potatoes.
Beef Stroganoff
Tender pieces of beef cooked with mushrooms in a rich, creamy savoury sauce, served with rice, pasta or another suitable side.
Pork & lamb
Roast pork
Pork roasted as a traditional main course with vegetables, potatoes and suitable accompaniments.
Pork chops
Individual pork chops seasoned and grilled, pan-fried or roasted depending on the meal.
Pork skewers
Pieces of seasoned or marinated pork cooked on skewers, either alone or with vegetables.
Lamb skewers
Pieces of seasoned or marinated lamb cooked on skewers with complementary vegetables where appropriate.
Lamb shepherd's pie
A traditional savoury lamb filling topped with mashed potato and baked until golden.
Cassoulet
A substantial French slow-cooked dish based around white beans and meat, producing a rich and warming meal.
Roast lamb
Lamb slowly roasted and served with vegetables, potatoes and suitable accompaniments or gravy.
Lamb chops
Seasoned lamb chops grilled or pan-fried and served with vegetables, potatoes or another suitable accompaniment.
Lamb casserole
Lamb slowly cooked with vegetables, herbs and stock or sauce until tender and full of flavour.
Fish
Grilled fish
Fish cooked quickly using direct heat for a simple preparation that keeps the flavour of the fish prominent.
Pan-fried fish
Fish cooked in a hot pan to develop colour and flavour while retaining a tender interior.
Poached fish
Fish gently cooked in liquid at a controlled temperature for a delicate and moist result.
Pies & baked dishes
Savoury pies
Beef, chicken, lamb, vegetables or other suitable fillings enclosed in pastry and baked until golden.
Puff pastry dishes
Light, flaky puff pastry combined with suitable savoury fillings to create individual or family-sized meals.
Shepherd's pies
A savoury meat and vegetable filling topped with mashed potato and baked until golden. Variations can include beef, chicken or traditional lamb.
Sauces
Mustard sauce
A savoury sauce with mustard providing warmth and sharpness, particularly suited to pork, chicken and selected meats.
Black pepper or peppercorn sauce
A rich, peppery sauce designed to complement beef and other suitable meats.
Mushroom sauce
A savoury mushroom-based sauce that pairs particularly well with beef, chicken, pork and selected vegetable dishes.
Fresh sandwiches
Varied sandwiches
Freshly prepared sandwiches with a changing choice of suitable fillings, including cooked meats, chicken, egg, cheese, vegetables and combinations of these ingredients.
Made for freshness
Sandwiches are intended primarily for consumption on the day they are prepared or the following day, rather than being prepared several days in advance.
Desserts & something sweet
Fresh fruit salad
A colourful selection of fresh fruits prepared and combined for a simple, refreshing dessert.
Fresh fruit jelly
Fresh fruit incorporated into a light jelly dessert, with combinations changing according to the fruit available.
Crème caramel
A classic baked custard dessert with a delicate texture and caramel sauce.
Sponge cake
A light, versatile cake that can be enjoyed simply or combined with suitable fillings and accompaniments.
Chocolate cake
A traditional chocolate cake suitable as a dessert, afternoon treat or occasional celebration cake.
Apple tart or pie
Apples baked with pastry to create a traditional fruit dessert that can be served warm or cold.
Chocolate mousse
A light, smooth chocolate dessert served chilled.
Rice pudding
Rice gently cooked with milk to produce a soft, creamy and comforting traditional dessert.
Crêpes
Thin French-style pancakes served simply or with a selection of sweet accompaniments.
Sponge, jelly & cream dessert
A simple layered dessert with soft sponge cake at the bottom, colourful jelly pieces and a generous layer of whipped cream on top. Served chilled.
Can't see your favourite?
This is our starting home-cooking repertoire, not a fixed or exhaustive menu.
The selection will grow over time based on what people actually want. If there is a particular home-cooked dish you enjoy that is not currently listed, ask us.
Where practical, requested dishes may be added to our repertoire for future orders.
Our aim is to build the selection around real customer preferences while keeping home cooking varied, practical and freshly prepared.
Good home-cooked food. Sensible portions. Fresh ingredients. Familiar favourites and a growing choice.
How it works
Our home cooking is prepared around individual requests rather than operating as a fixed restaurant menu. Choose from the repertoire above, or ask about a favourite dish you would like us to prepare.
1. Choose your meals
Select dishes from our home-cooking repertoire and let us know what you would like, including the number of portions required.
2. Or ask for something different
Can't see the dish you are looking for? Ask us. Where practical, we may be able to prepare it and add it to our growing repertoire.
3. We confirm availability
Because meals are prepared to order, availability can vary. We will confirm what can be prepared, quantities, timing and the price before an order is accepted.
4. Prepared for you
Your meals are prepared according to the agreed order, with practical home cooking and variety at the centre of what we do.
Before you order
Food allergies & medical dietary requirements
For safety reasons, our home-cooking service is not available where a person has a known or suspected food allergy.
We do not provide medical dietary cooking or prepare meals intended to manage a medical condition, medically prescribed diet or therapeutic nutritional requirement.
Meals are prepared in the client's home using the cooking environment, equipment and facilities available there. We cannot verify or guarantee that the environment, equipment or ingredients are free from allergens or previous allergen contact.
If you or a person for whom meals are being prepared has a known or suspected food allergy, or requires a medically prescribed diet, please do not use our home-cooking service.
Personal preferences
Ordinary food preferences can be discussed where practical. For example, you may prefer certain vegetables, ingredients or styles of cooking. These preferences must not relate to an allergy, suspected allergy, medical condition or medically required diet.
Ingredients & variations
Home cooking naturally allows for variation. Ingredients, accompaniments and preparation may vary depending on availability, seasonality and individual requests. We will discuss significant changes where relevant to your order.
Storage & consumption
Storage, refrigeration, reheating and consumption instructions will depend on the particular food supplied. Please follow any instructions provided with your order.
Something in mind?
Tell us what you would like us to cook.
Choose one of our existing dishes or ask about a family favourite. Our repertoire will continue to grow from the meals people actually want.