Welcome to The Purple Pantry

Founded in 2001 by Cordon Bleu Chef, Shona Hancock, The Purple Pantry is a multi-faceted ‘foodie’ company involved in many different aspects of the culinary world.

The full service offered by The Purple Pantry applies to both private and corporate clients alike and includes:

Bespoke Catering
Offering a unique tailored service for all entertaining needs for clients across Surrey, Hampshire and South West London.

(See the catering page for more details)

Freelance Private Chef
Be it a one off event or a longer stint, Shona travels anywhere in the world for clients requiring a top class private chef.

Nutrition and Menu Consultancy
Providing advice and menu plans.

Live Demonstrations
At Charity events, Trade Shows and The BBC Good Food Show, NEC Birmingham.

Teaching
At Cookery Schools, Private Schools and One to One Tuition.

Research and Recipe Development
Touring the world, devising and testing recipes.

Home Economy
Working with many famous restaurateurs, cooking personalities and food writers, at live events as well as on TV.

Food Writing
Contributing towards a charity cookery book as well as currently writing her own book, which Shona hopes will be published soon.

(See the projects page for more details)

Online Gift Service
Providing home made ‘foodie’ gifts which can be sent all over the UK.

The Purple Pantry has gone from strength to strength all through word of mouth. Click here to read some of my clients' feedback.