A SOUTHAMPTON mum with a ‘huge ardour for cheese and wine’ has launched her personal enterprise whereas on maternity go away.
New mum, Katherine Rosewall began Gilbert, a grazing board enterprise, a number of weeks after giving delivery to her six-week-old child lady, Elowin.
The 28-year-old lives in Ocean Village together with her accomplice, Ben Rooke, and has been an expert chef for 12 years. 
Gilbert’s
Katherine has labored in a few of Cornwall and Hampshire’s most prestigious resorts and now works as a chef at Lime Wooden Resort within the New Forest.
Talking to the Echo about her new enterprise, she stated: “After giving delivery to my first little one, I used to be feeling anxious and harassed and I used to be simply seeking to do one thing that may distract me.
“I wished to develop one thing that allowed me to nonetheless do what I really like.
Katherine named the enterprise after her grandparents’ surname.
She added: “I am keen on meals, wine, family and friends round a desk, so that is one thing hopefully our bins will create and produce pleasure for you.”
Gilbert specialises in grazing bins, afternoon teas, company occasions and event catering.
All merchandise are sourced from ‘respected suppliers’ and The place doable, regionally.
Katherine together with her daughter
Whereas juggling maternal duties and her enterprise, Katherine, who’s initially from Cornwall, stated: “We’re very fortunate dad and mom as a result of Elowin is only a very quiet child and we’ve got had no points in any respect.
“My accomplice additionally works from residence, so he takes care of her whereas I’m caring for the enterprise within the kitchen.” 
Gilbert’s is predicated in Ocean Village
After launching her enterprise simply three weeks in the past, Katherine remains to be looking for a spot for Gilbert out there, nevertheless, she says it’s rising just a little bit extra day-after-day.
“We’ve began to obtain orders from prospects on-line and the enterprise is kicking off.
“Though we’re nonetheless increase, I actually hope we will take off,” Katherine added.
She is going to return to the kitchen in March subsequent 12 months however within the meantime, she hopes her facet hustle will develop and she is going to be capable to begin her personal store.
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