My name is Pat Oakes and I have over 20 years experience in the catering industry working as a chef in the early years in two of the best hotels in England and then developing my career in contract catering. Latterly I have been working within the educational environment supporting schools and colleges. I understand the challenges within the Government's “food standards” and “every child matters” umbrellas.
I love food and enjoy seeing others developing new tastes and a passion for food. I also enjoy growing my own herbs, fruit and vegetables in a way that is gentle on the environment. Having a young son I know the enjoyment and satisfaction children can gain from fun experiences; in the garden watching his food grow and in the kitchen preparing then eating his food.
I have an enhanced CRB certificate 001208626139 dated 5th september 2008 held with Merseyside Access to Play.I also operate from a fully commercial kitchen inspected by the Local Environmental Health Officer and passed to a very good standard. All electrical appliances I use are PAT tested and certificate issued in August 2008.
My name is Pat Oakes and I have over 20 years experience in the catering industry working as a chef in the early years in two of the best hotels in England and then developing my career in contract catering. Latterly I have been working within the educational environment supporting schools and colleges. I understand the challenges within the Government's “food standards” and “every child matters” umbrellas. 
I love food and enjoy seeing others developing new tastes and a passion for food. I also enjoy growing my own herbs, fruit and vegetables in a way that is gentle on the environment. Having a young son I know the enjoyment and satisfaction children can gain from fun experiences; in the garden watching his food grow and in the kitchen preparing then eating his food. 
I have an enhanced CRB certificate 001208626139 dated 5th september 2008 held with Merseyside Access to Play.I also operate from a fully commercial kitchen inspected by the Local Environmental Health Officer and passed to a very good standard. All electrical appliances I use are PAT tested and certificate issued in August 2008. 
