About Boo to a Goose

Hi I’m Harrie! Thank you for checking out my website… I set up my company Boo to a Goose to provide a bespoke chef service like no other; incorporating both bespoke wedding cakes and luxury fine dining.

My specialist private chef service is based in a modern kitchen outside Tavistock in Devon.

In 2011 I attended Le Cordon Bleu in London, studying both cuisine and pastry . This training has given me a tremendous depth
of knowledge and understanding of the culinary arts; enabling me to carry out a fine dining service that the most discerning of customers relish and enjoy.

Whether you need a wedding cake, a private dinner party, canapés or a private chef for your weekend in a holiday cottage – I’m your girl!

I can create bespoke menus and dishes for you and your guests and am experienced in providing for varying dietary requirements.
Including gluten free wedding cakes or dairy free desserts. I hope you enjoy browsing my site, please do feel free to contact me with any queries, wedding cake or private chef bookings and hire.

Harrie Boo To A Goose

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Wedding Cakes

PRIVATE CHEF

Ever fancied having a dinner party whereby all the stress of cooking is done for you so you can enjoy the precious time with your friends?

As a fully qualified private chef I am just the person to make this happen…

We can meet to discuss how you envisage your night going and the theme of the evening; it could be anything from classical menu to an all singing all dancing Mexican fiesta. I will then create some bespoke menus for you and ensure you have a fabulous evening. Cooked, served, cleared and washed up seamlessly and discretely so you can relax and enjoy you evening.

Please feel free to contact me for an example menu.

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  • B R O W N I E : M A I L ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is still time to order a box of mini egg brownies delivered to your door or any one you’d like to send a treat to just in time for Easter weekend! £25 inc. P+P
  • D E L I V E R E D ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Imagine a box of these turning up on your doorstep to enjoy over Easter ! Or imagine the delight on a loved ones face when they receive a box with a personalised note inside to let them know you’re thinking of them...Sounds good right? If you missed out on this weeks delivery and you’d like to order yours get in touch - I shall be sending out next weeks brownies topped with mini eggs so they will make the ultimate Easter gift! 😍 £25 inc P+P
  • F I L L E T : O F : B E E F ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seared filet of Devon beef with a sweet potato Rosti and crispy onions.
  • A P P L E & B L A C K C U R R A N T ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my favourite flavours on my cake menu - apple cake layered with buttercream and black currant jam - heaven!
  • H O W : A R E : Y O U? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s all very bizarre isn’t it? Like we are somehow living through a movie- i’m not sure the reality of this has sunk in and I’m sure im not alone in that! I feel extremely lucky that I live by myself and work by myself so I’m well and truly used to being alone for long periods of time... other than not going into town for a good coffee and not earning any money my day to day routine hasn’t really changed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being a bit of a lone Woolf means that I know how difficult it can be at times having that lack of human contact or people to share a laugh with so I wanted to share a few of the ways I cope with this. 1. Make meal times a ritual- now that we all have more time this is the perfect place to start- cook those recipes you never have time for - stand and stir a risotto for 30 mins and appreciate the magic in little plastic like grains yielding to an oozing bowl of comfort. Lay the table properly, wash all the dishes by hand, dry them and put them all away - this will not only take time but is hugely satisfying and somehow relaxing with no time constraints. 2. Phone your friends! I really struggle with this one because when i’m feeling lonely and vulnerable the last thing I want to do is phone my friend and risk crying or putting a ‘burden’ on them but do you know what every time I do- I feel better - connected and revived- just do it- your real friends won’t care if you’re a wreck! 3. Take a shower - if you’re feeling lacklustre, maybe a bit lonely having a shower and putting on clean comfortable clothes (throw in a sing song for a real boost) always helps! 4. Write lists! This sounds odd but I find this massively comforting. If you’re sat wondering what to do next - put pen to paper and write a list. It could be - all the places you want to visit, it could be all the jobs you want to get done in isolation, it could be a meal plan for the next week - just taking the time to empty some thoughts from your head and see them in black and white is really cathartic and could help in those moments you don’t know where to turn. I hope some of these work for you and you manage to find some solace in isolation ❤️
  • P R I V A T E : D I N I N G ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rump of Devon lamb with lentils, harissa aubergine, feta and ras-el hanout jus.
  • W O O D L A N D : W O N D E R ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Three tiers of scrumptious cake hidden behind an edible bark exterior and finished with gorgeous fresh flowers. I’m absolutely gutted to not be creating many wedding cakes this spring/summer now - it was my busiest year of bookings to date! I’ve a feeling though that next year will be a fantastic year so if you’re organising your wedding for next year then please do get in touch !
  • C O V I D 1 9 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Amidst these bizarre and worrying times I wanted to reassure my clients that I am, as much as possible, running my business as usual. If you have a wedding cake booked with me this spring/summer and your wedding goes ahead - your cake shall be there. If you have to reschedule your date - your cake shall be there on your new date. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With regards to cooking, I work alone in my self contained kitchen which I run with a fastidious cleaning regime and a 5* health and hygiene certificate. For additional peace of mind I am not allowing anyone into my kitchen for the foreseeable future! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’d like any more information on things my end or to discuss your upcoming wedding please don’t hesitate to contact me. And in the mean time do remember that without the rain there are no rainbows 💞

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South Brentor Farm
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0NW
07791960116