patb7

#12 in Ringwood East VIC

Reviews by patb7

This review is for Steven White Window & Gutter Cleaning, Templestowe Lower VIC

verified email - 11 Apr 2022

Steven responded promptly to my request for gutter cleaning. He visited the property before quoting and did the job the following day. Excellent service.

This review is for Cool Bean Kitchen, Moorabbin VIC

verified email - 16 Jan 2015

Danny is a British chef, who runs the Cool Bean Kitchen at 614, South Rd in Moorabbin and also provides catering services with his wife, Emma.
Danny has catered for five lunches for us with up to 40 guests. These have been for business and private purposes. Together, Emma and Danny arrive about 2-2 ½ hours ahead of the function with food largely prepared. Final cooking and finishing touches have been completed in my kitchen.
Danny has been very easy to work with. He has hired cutlery, crockery, glasses and linen for us. He has been willing to work within our budget, has provided a proposed menu for discussion ahead of the function and catered well for all dietary needs. Emma's eyes for detail and presentation have enhanced the occasions.
We have requested both finger foods and buffet styles lunches. Here are some of the dishes we have enjoyed.
Canapés/Nibbles
• Slow confit of duck scented with aromatics, pressed & served on an orange infused croustade
• Lime scented prawns in wanton pastry with a warming sugar syrup
• Puff pastry with roasted apples, ginger & onion compote
• Glazed Turkish bread with hummus and pumpkin & orange dips, chicken liver pate
• Roast spiced mixed nuts
Mains
• Slow roast pork belly, carrot & ginger emulsion, parisienne potatoes and apple jus
• Slow roast pork loin, candied apple & rosemary crust
• Braised turkey & eggplant cannelloni, roast turkey breast, duchess potato and honey jasmine jus
• Roasted Turkey Ballantine with baked chestnuts brandy soaked prunes
Desserts
• Christmas Rice
• Glazed rice pudding with toasted Italian meringue
• Twice baked dark chocolate fondant with brandy cream
• Raspberry macaroons & fresh berries
Danny has removed all waste but we found the left overs in our fridge to enjoy later.
Danny is related to friends. I have no hesitation in recommending him.