Why you must have Francesca cook for you.
After 25+ years cooking professionally all over the world personal Chef Francesca Gosling and has now settled in Margaret River, Western Australia. She brings an enthusiastic knowledge of culture, food and ingredients to your table.
The best ingredients often means getting it yourself!
Her clients have included Politicians, .Com billionaires, A- list celebrities, Russian oligarchs and Royals yet her style remains uncomplicated and true to the ingredients. It starts with searching for the best. Francesca now grows most of what she eats in her garden and she will garnish your plate with leaves,herbs, flowers and buds grown and picked that day. Whether her palette comes from the farms of Margaret River or under the waters at Gracetown she will go out of her way to find the ripest, freshest and most interesting ingredients. Next she will prepare the ingredients with complete respect making the true nature of the food sing. Having lived and worked all over the world from the Philippines to Liguria, The French Alps to Hawaii, Francesca has a unique knowledge of world cuisine and she prides herself in presenting an authentic interpretation that will educate and delight your senses. Her larder at home is an abundance of treasures she picked up in local markets and will share with you. With respect to the Hawaiian tradition of Kuleana she understands her responsibility as a chef to work in tune with you, with nature, the environment and the seasons.
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“Dear Fran, I’ve been thinking about you quite a lot since we left “The Great Escape” over a week ago. I did so enjoy meeting you and want to thank you for all your kindness and the wonderful meals you prepared for us. The trip really did exceed our expectations.”
Janice Hayes, The Kimberley WA.
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Needed you are indeed, both humanly & professionally, as you bring joy, sunshine and pleasure to people around you ….. We have kept warmest memories of your being with us and look forward to seeing you again. Please, send ” proof of life ” signals from time to time.
Ildar Yusunov St Tropez
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Francesca, Wow! Now i truly know the difference between cuisine art and food. I did not think paradise could be improved upon but you have done it. Thank you for working with me with such thoughtfulness, reassurance and graciousness. I am deeply touched.
Wendy Sarmiento. Kauai
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“Never have i been more glad, that after 12 years strict vegetarianism, i started eating seafood again…..it was like every cell in my body was blessed with sudden rememberance. Aw, to eat this food prepared by Francesca! Dear Francesca, if i WERE vegetarian , YOU would be the one to turn me. Yup, its THAT good.”
Mae Yoshikawa, St Tropez
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“Dear Fran, I’ve been thinking about you quite a lot since we left “The Great Escape” over a week ago. I did so enjoy meeting you and want to thank you for all your kindness and the wonderful meals you prepared for us. The trip really did exceed our expectations.”
Janice Hayes, The Kimberley WA.
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“For the utterly delicious Francesca, With heartfelt thanks for sharing your culinary delights with us and prayers for peace,”
Noor al Hussein, Queen of Jordan.
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Fran’s cooking is inspirational. Having lived all over the world she has picked up all sorts of interesting culinary techniques which inject excitement into her food. She cooked every meal for a week for us on the "Great Escape" in the Kimberley and I regretted not being able to take her home with me.
Christine Todd, Brisbane.
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Thank you Fran for your beautiful cuisine aboard The Great Escape last week. The diversity was mind boggling! From the chia pods to the lunchtime salads and the queen fish ceviche, you never failed to impress. It is obvious to all that you love what you do and are a nurturing soul. Brenton and I are both still thinking about your lovely dishes and are so thankful that you were a part of our trip. What you can do with a barbecue has to be seen to believed- I need that flat bread recipe! With love
Naomi and Brenton Smith
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Hi Fran.
Thank you so much for your lovely email. We were all quite emotional leaving the boat. I could rave forever about your beautiful offerings; we've spent the past few days reliving the highlights of the trip and the food rates right up there.
You never failed to wow us with your delicious meals, often conjured from the morning's catch, always offered with love and a smile. The food on the trip was so varied, not to mention delicious, and we looked forward to reading each day's menu.
The food rated as highly as the other magical experiences we enjoyed in the Kimberley.
Missing you, Nicole and Paul Reilly