testimonials

"Hi Judy, It was fantastic.  Your team bent over backwards to make sure everyone had a wonderful night.  The food was great and it was just a success all round. Thanks to everyone involved."
Julie Goodwin (10/12/2010)

"Dear Judy, I'm just writing to say that our dinner on Saturday night was absolutely superb!! Thank you for your help in organising it - I didn't realise it was you who dropped in briefly - sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you in person. We were all enormously impressed with both Michael's and Shawn's professionalism. The food was divine - and the service impeccable. We are a family of fine diners, and were just so thrilled with the whole night. Please could you also thank Shawn and Michael for us? It was a pleasure to have their company on the night. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cowrie Catering to anybody."
Catherine (22/11/2010)

"Hi Judy, Can you please send through an updated invoice for the Ball in the Mall so we can get the account finalised. I want to say a big thankyou to you Judy, the girls that helped set up during the day, Mark the head chef, the other chefs that worked on the night, the wait staff and the bar staff. Vanessa and Michael were fantastic with helping to clean up as much as possible towards the end. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cowrie catering. I have had nothing but good comments regarding the catering and professionalism of your team. Once a date has been confirmed for the 2011 Ball in the Mall I would like to secure a booking with Cowrie catering. Thank you again from the Entrance Town Centre Management for a memorable night."
Kellie Purcell Promotions & Events Coordinator

"Hi Judy, Thank you very much to you and all the staff involved in making our day and night a success. Everyone raved about how good the food was and how much there was. All the best for Christmas and New Year." 
Mark Mcfadyn (10/12/2010)

"Hi Judy and all the team, Thank you so much for all your efforts on our event at North Entrance Surf Lifesaving club last Thursday. The food and service were exception and you were so professional to deal with, you made my job so much easier."
Peree Watson, Hunter Valley Events - Re Nth Entrance SLSC (18/11/10)

"Emma and Judy, Sorry for not getting back to you earlier but i am now enjoying the peace and quiet for a couple of days. We were all extremely pleased with Cowrie catering and beverages. On the night and also the following day, many people commented on the amount and quality of food and also the standard of service as all being excellent and I fully agree. It was above our expectations and I would personally strongly recommend Cowrie for any similar events. Many thanks for everything."
Jim Power (10/11/2010)

"Hi Judy - thank you so much for the wonderful service we received from the Cowrie on Saturday night.  I left a message on your mobile on Monday - hope you received it OK.  Your staff and the food was fantastic and everyone had a great night. We'd like to book you again for next year - October 29th, 2011 - hope that is OK. Thanks again for all your help."
Di Salmon Gourmet Gallops (3/11/2010)

"Dear Judy   Tom & I would like to express our thanks for the great job you & your staff did for our garden party on 23/10/10   The food was very well presented, tasted delicious, plentiful and enjoyed by all our guests.  The girls were charming and informing people about what they were about to eat created interest.   Your recent award was certainly well deserved. Thank you again."
Ann & Tom Raine (2/11/2010)

"Dear Judy On behalf of the Wamberal SLSC we would like to sincerely thank you for such a wonderful meal that was provided for the 60th Anniversary Dinner last Saturday night. All the guests were very impressed by the catering and as usual your staff were very professional. Your support is greatly appreciated."
Claire Winnel Wamberal SLSC – WOW Fundraising Committee (3/8/2010)

"Hello Judy, What can I say, but a HUGE thank you for such a fantastic job you all did on Saturday.  I have had a lot of feed back from many of my friends on how well it all went, and I have been asked what restaurant you have in or around Gosford.  If there is one, could you please let me know. We all know it was not an easy day due to the hot weather, but I can assure you that the food was especially wonderful, more so than when we had the tasting for three earlier on.  I do not know how your team managed to get such wonderful food out of that small kitchen on such a hot day, and it was all delicious and hot.  I have had so many compliments on the food and wine.  The wine really matched the food and I know that this was Emma's doing, but for me it was important to get the wines out to have with each course. The bar staff were terrific in getting out the wines for each course, as I had especially asked for this - they did an excellent job, and I am only sorry two of them got heatstroke due to the sun in the Arboretum (I did ask them to move the table out of the sun, but they assured me they were fine and used to it). I also want to especially thank you for helping me arrange for the industrial fans.  I really do not know what we would have done without them, and you were so on the ball in getting straight on to your contact, - I really do thank you so much. Finally, in spite of the weather and unusual conditions, it was a simply wonderful day and we followed it up with an equally wonderful brunch on the Sunday at the house next door to the hall -all in all a fantastic weekend. Thank you so very much my kind regards and sincere compliments to you an all your team."
Jane Trousdale 10/2/2011)

"Hi Judy, Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for an amazing lunch. Sean was great and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food. I have sent back your tablecloths express post – the tracking number for these is 16 0948653 093. We thought that would be easier than you driving 20-30 minutes out of your way to get them. Thanks again."
Clare Burnett Group Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) Hamilton Island - Great Barrier Reef, Australia Robert Oatley Vineyards
Mudgee, AustraliaDi Salmon Gourmet Gallops (28/2/2011)

"Dear Judy,  I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks to you and your team for the wonderful catering job you did for our wedding on Saturday 27th March 2010 at the Killcare Surf Club.   From our first appointment through to the tasting and the execution of the evening nothing was ever too much trouble for you and your team. Your friendly and professional manner was consistent throughout our dealings and I felt calm and relaxed come our big day knowing that you had everything under control.   The waiting staff you had rostered on that night should be congratulated on doing such a wonderful job. They were all very polite and attentive, nothing seemed to get past them and nobody was ever left without a glass of wine or a plate of food. They were absolutely fantastic!   I would also like to commend your chef and team for the sensational food provided. Every guest at the wedding commented on how wonderful the food was and the presentation to match.   Thank you again to you and your staff for making our wedding so special."
Naomi & James Mannion (24/09/2010)

"Judy, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the outstanding customer service and for making our Wedding day so extraordinary. The professionalism and outstanding and friendly service of the Cowrie staff shone throughout the day. Nothing was too much trouble and staff couldn’t do enough for us, with special mention of Vanessa and the cook for their excellent service The meals were sensational and appreciate now why you are so highly recommended – from make up artists to the Star of the Sea Management! As you know, I was very nervous about the meals - we are a tough crowd to please - but thrilled to walk around and notice plates literally wiped clean! We received so much positive feedback from our wedding; in particular, the fantastic food, with guests expressing “it was the best wedding they had ever been too” - thank you for your input on making that possible. We also appreciate them getting into our ‘tropical theme’ too.
Mahalo nui loa Thank you from the heart! "
Lisa and Michael Teasel (2/4/2010)

"Judy,  An email to say a huge thankyou to you, the head chef, supervisor on the night and your catering/wait staff.  The food was absolutely devine! Out invitees have been commenting about the food non stop saying how tasty and satisfying all the dishes were. I personally had the beef and it was even better than the tasting. Servings were great and timings of the dishes were perfect.  I heard lots of comments about the canapes - especially the caesar cones and how good they tasted.  All the staff were friendly, professional and easy to approach. The two waiters were excellent, lots of guests commented on how good they were. I think a few of the girls took a fancy to the male waiter!!!!! Funny.  The supervisor on the night was an absolute 'gem', efficient, happy and very professional. We really can't fault 'The Cowrie' at all.  And finally a huge thankyou to you Judy. The comments and credit we have given you and your staff, from both of us and our guests, are a credit to the way you manage 'The Cowrie'.  I would have no hesitation in recommending and/or utilizing your catering services in the future. Please pass on our thanks to all the staff involved in the catering of our function."
Gemini and Natalie (8/1/2011)

"Hi Emma, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Judy ,Mark ,Andrew & Tri for wonderful food and service everyone was wrapped .  A lot of our guests were from Sydney and  the Hunter Valley  and it was really nice in the speeches they mentioned the position of the Cowrie and the beautiful food.  I’m sure if Pacific Smiles is having another function they will look your way for catering."
Sharon (23/7/2010)

"HiI Judy, I would just like to say thank you to you and your team yesterday for a great lunch. We got nothing but good feedback everyone enjoyed themselves and all loved the food we couldn’t fault it. Thank you for making our afternoon so enjoyable. "
Wahlstrom (3/06/2010)

"Hi Judy - thank you so much for the wonderful service we received from the Cowrie on Saturday night.  I left a message on your mobile on Monday - hope you received it OK.  Your staff and the food was fantastic and everyone had a great night. We'd like to book you again for next year - October 29th, 2011 - hope that is OK. Thanks again for all your help."
Di Salmon Gourmet Gallops (3/11/10)