What they say…

A sample of testimonials from our amazing and very kind clients.

Chefs

  • "My experience with AWOL has been a great one. I would not use another agency. They are fair, professional and try their best towards meeting both the chef and clients needs. Shifts given for the following week and pay are always on time. I have very much enjoyed working with them."

    Chef Megan

  • "Working with AWOL was straight forward, professional and efficient, all the paper work was easy to follow and fill in, as well as return my pictures and emails,  job booking where clearly explained and easy to understand with all information need. Overall the experience of working with AWOL was excellent and would highly recommend them to any chef or employer needing chef relief."

    Chef Steven

  • "My last working week will be next week. Thank you for the work I will be forever grateful."

    Ross • Retiring AWOL Chef

Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc.

  • "I just wanted to send a quick email to you to say that we have had Darren working with us a lot recently and he has been and absolute pleasure to work with, his willingness to jump in and be part of the team, to help etc has been fantastic, Not to say all the other chefs you have sent us haven’t been fantastic as they have, but Darren is a credit to your agency and I thought you may like to know."

    Kerry • Hare and Hounds Bowland Bridge

  • "We would like to thank you for the cover and would not hesitate to call on you guys again if we were in need. Also can I just take the chance to feedback on Marco.. He is probably the nicest, most able, humble chef I’ve worked with and his can do attitude and general manner are fantastic."

    Cheers Karl • Keswick Cafe

  • "Can I just say how happy and amazing Scott is. Thank you so much I really appreciate it, and it is so nice to work with real professionals."

    Mike • The Dalesman Country Inn

  • "You have some lovely chefs on the books."

    Jacqui • The Langstrath Country Inn

  • "News from the kitchen is the agency guy has been great and has really helped."

    Patrick • General Manager

  • "Just a quick line to feedback on our Chef Mihai – very impressed! Good Job Thanks!"

    Steve • Branch Manager
    Bryson’s of Keswick

  • "Thank you for your help throughout this time, AWOL has enable us to continue working efficiently during this difficult period."

    Amanda • Abbot Hall

  • "We have been absolutely delighted with Alex and James…  Both solid on cooking and personalities… and I dare say very popular wherever they go. As discussed, we’d prefer to use your chefs than an alternative agency. "

    John • Winster Valley

  • "Thank you so much for all the help you have given us this year and please pass on my thanks to all of your team and your chefs for their hard work, it is much appreciated by all here at J44."

    Sam • Premier Inn J44

  • "My head chef was very impressed with Jude (and he rarely says positives about anyone!) and has ask me to request for her for next week. Hope its possible to have her back?"

    Jane • Queens Head Hotel

  • "Can I just say THANK YOU though to all three Chefs who have worked with us – we have had excellent reviews on the food, particularly for Boh and Dave and I am sure there work for us has improved our Trip Advisor and Laterooms rankings. We have received several commendations from both new guests and regulars, including some ‘outstandings’. We would love to have either Boh or Dave back again when we next need relief cover to cover Chef holidays. Thanks again for all your support."

    Joanne• The Chetwynde Hotel

  • "The service that AWOL gives is very professional – yet remaining personal – and all the chefs have been hard working, very well presented, personal and, above all, able to rise immediately to the very strenuous demands of a 2AA rosette kitchen. Thanks, I couldn’t have got through it without your help!"

    Angela • Overwater Hall

  • "Your Chef, Lenny, is a credit to the industry."

    Ben • The Boathouse

  • "Thank you James, Yes – so far so good, we are back to full strength at present. Many thanks for your service – much appreciated. We will certainly contact you again if we have need. Kind regards."

    Paul • The Fat Lamb Hotel

  • "Please could you pass on our thanks and appreciation to the two chefs who worked last weekend, the feedback has been great from both clients and our staff, they were both very helpful, obliging and accommodating."

    Jenny • Eric Wright Trust Water park

  • "Up to 2 weeks ago was head baker at Rheged I have taken semi-retirement,in the month previous you were sending agency chefs to help cover production I am just writing to say what a pleasure it was working with Boh of all the chefs you sent me he was by far the best one to use for baking he has a natural flare to bake, was willing to learn new skills and listened to what was asked of him. We live in a negative society today so just thought you would like to know what an asset Boh is to your team."

    Richard • Head Baker
    Rheged Centre

  • "How organised are you, we are ok at the moment. But will keep you in mind just in case…… you never can be too confident in this game. Thank you again your chefs did you proud."

    Lesley • The Strands

  • "Thank you for your support, you may receive more panic phone calls in the future."

    James • The Derby Arms

  • "Once again thank you for your help and will definitely be using your service in the future."

    Matt • Country Village Inns

Care

  • "Feedback on yesterday’s chef from the centre was brilliant. He got on really well, so thank you."

    Laura • Assistant Human Resources Officer
    Field Studies Council (FSC)

  • "I just though id email you with some positive feedback from the chef you provided today. He was absolutely excellent, very professional, friendly and  hardworking nothing was to much trouble at all."

    Dee • Adult Social Care
    Cumberland Council

  • "Many thanks James, you have been very supportive over this period and we very much appreciate this."

    Ruth • Manager
    Holmewood Residential Home

Schools

  • "Many thanks for your help, we’ve been very pleased with the chefs you’ve provided."

    Emma • Crosthwaite Primary

  • "On another note would just like to say that the chef we had last week  was very good and fitted in very well with the team."

    Martin • Sedburgh School

  • "If things go pear-shaped I will be in touch and have, I hope John again-he has been great! Here’s hoping all goes well!"

    Mrs Hallam • Headteacher
    Hawkshead Primary

Outdoor Centres

  • "I just wanted to give you a bit of feedback from the Kitchen yesterday for Nikki, she was great! Our kitchen staff were really impressed and the clients loved the meal. If you could pass on out thanks again I appreciate she gave up her day off for us."

    John • Head of Centre
    Ghyll Head Outdoor Education & Activity Centre

  • "I was the Duty Manager this weekend and just wanted to pass on some feedback about James who was in the kitchen at Derwent Hill on Sunday. He couldn’t have been nicer! Really friendly and helpful and clearly ‘on it’ in the kitchen."

    Matthew • Centre Director
    Derwent Hill Outdoor Education & Training Centre

  • "Thank you so much! This gives me a lot of relief knowing I have the cover.  Also - Kamil, is wonderful! He is so kind and friendly and he is picking up our routine fairly well after two shifts and considering he does not like to bake (what he said on Monday) His carrot cake is the only one I have ever eaten and been jealous that it is better than my own recipe. It is amazing!"

    Elouise • Venue Manager
    Derwent Hill Outdoor Education & Training Centre

  • "Neil is fantastic, it was great working with him this morning."

    Elouise • Venue Manager
    Derwent Hill Outdoor Education & Training Centre

  • "Just wanted to say that Phil is fantastic! So is Biker James! It was great working with him, we have loads in common. Jill and I wanted to say how amazing Tony was on Friday as well helping her out while I was off and Linda became sick. Thank you as well for being able to sort out the cover. Hugely appreciated."

    Elouise • Venue Manager
    Derwent Hill Outdoor Education & Training Centre

  • "Good result!  The two chefs here are great, and the chef up at Striding Edge is making great food is the feedback."

    Debbie • TQ Education

  • "We have dealt with AWOL for several months now and they have offered us a first class and professional service. The chefs who have covered the work here have all been totally reliable and professional. Everything from booking the cover to the chefs performing their allotted tasks has worked 100% I have no hesitation in recommending AWOL to anyone needing chef cover."

    Lorraine • One Education Outdoors