OUR MISSION

“After years of experience, working all over the world, I have learned how important it is to make the most of what you have. This is why I want to focus on paring back to the great British dish. This doesn’t mean just fish & chips or Sunday roasts, it’s more about focusing on what’s available in the area and bringing out the best in that produce. Sourcing seasonal, local ingredients from local farms and small suppliers. We call it ‘new-fashioned cookery’ – and we think it will catch on.”

Jake, Seven Mile Chef

Hey.
We’re Jake & Janine.

We’re brother and sister who both share the love for great food! With years of experience behind our aprons, teamed with our desire to delight people with high quality, locally sourced food, we founded Seven Mile in 2014.

Janine’s art for organisation, planning and scheduling keeps our events in order and running smoothly. Having spent nine years as an Executive Assistant in both London & New York, running an office, a household or an event is second nature to Janine. From organising parties that have lasted 3 days, to being tweeted by celebrities to re-carpeting an entire headquarters just for the night, everything is approached with a military precision for a flawless execution. Of course, with a little fun along the way. It’s safe to say your event is in pretty good hands with Janine behind the planner!

Jake’s career as a Chef started over a decade ago, where he was pretty much hooked from day one.

Starting at what was then a Conran own restaurant, Zinc in Birmingham, Jake and his apron have travelled all over the world. Picking up new skills and new cuisines along the way.

Jake has run a number of kitchens over the years, taking pride in serving locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in order to recreate some of our favourite British classics. Jake loves to share his skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to young, aspiring Chefs by teaching through the UK’s biggest training provider.

Whether we’re cooking for 2 people or 200, Jake invests every hour of experience, every skill learnt and every ounce of enthusiasm.

Our favourite part about what we do?
Seeing your face when the food comes out.

Meet Serena

Our Event Manager and Company Coordinator extraordinaire at Seven Mile!

With a passion for bringing visions to life and ensuring every event runs seamlessly, Serena is the heart and soul behind the scenes. From answering emails and new enquiries to overseeing events on the day, Serena's dedication knows no bounds. She's the mastermind behind the rota, HR, ordering equipment and groceries, and even dabbles as a 'sous chef' (although she admits to mostly wandering around the kitchen pretending to help!).

Serena's relaxed approach belies her meticulous attention to detail. She cares deeply about each client and their guests, ensuring that every little detail matters. At Seven Mile, we aim to welcome our clients into our family, and Serena is the embodiment of that ethos.

But there's more to Serena than just event management! Did you know she holds dual citizenship, British and Canadian? Or that her favourite flavour is pistachio ice cream? When she's not orchestrating events, you can find Serena hitting the slopes for some après-ski fun, indulging her newfound love for crochet, or binge-watching her favourite TV series, Friends.

Serena's vibrant personality is reflected in her favourite things: orange gerbera flowers, animal print, Mexican cuisine, and the colour purple (even though she can't wear it!). And if you ever catch her dreaming, it's probably about her next adventure – saving her pennies for a trip to New York City!

When Serena's at the helm, you know your event is in the best hands possible. Let her passion and expertise turn your vision into reality at Seven Mile!

Quick Q’s

  • Yes absolutely!

    Janine discovered she has Coeliac disease in 2006, so we’re not shy of gluten free alternatives around here.

  • Of course! We can do smaller portions of the adult menu or we can cook up some homemade chicken goujons and crudités, something more kid friendly.

  • I’m afraid we don’t - we like to focus on the food. But having worked with some brilliant suppliers over the years, we can recommend a number of great bar companies for you. Along with wonderful florists, photographers and entertainers!

  • Once we have created your bespoke menu and agreed on a proposal together, a deposit of 25% is required to secure your date and dishes!

  • Yes! A personal tasting session will be available for £60 for two people, where you are given the opportunity to trial the food whilst you chat to our event managers about the finer details of your day! When you book with us, following the tasting session, we’ll take the £60 off of your final invoice!

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Not only do Seven Mile cook up the must delicious dishes but they also provide the most friendly, thoughtful service. It's not always just about the product but also the people behind it. They really consider the needs of their customers & are always so accommodating when it comes to restricted dietary requirements. The 'at home' service is great! Delicious meals at home with zero prep! Especially useful for the busy lifestyles we lead today. The Seven Mile team are such a delight, I can't recommend them enough!
A huge thank you to Jake & Janine!

P.s - if you haven't yet tried the brownies, you need to! They're to die for!

Laura Clifton