The PenniBlack Team: Passionate, Professional & Creative

The CP stands for 'Creative Passion', always dreaming up unique concepts, designs, presentation and styling, brainstorming innovative ideas to make every event stand apart.

Skilled at both front and back of the house, plus a hands-on mother of 4, she understands the meaning of multi-tasking and is always happy to get properly stuck in. Charlotte also runs Be-Zing which provides DofE approved courses to teach and inspire young people.

Her motto is always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn and create a little magic.

As Head Chef, Max is responsible for shaping the menus that define PenniBlack. Every dish begins with an idea, drawing on the seasons, the setting and the client's vision to create food that is both beautiful and memorable.

His career has taken him through professional kitchens across the world, giving him a wealth of culinary knowledge and a love of discovering new ingredients, flavours and techniques. From elegant canapés to immersive dining experiences, Max enjoys pushing creative boundaries while allowing exceptional produce to speak for itself.

For Max, great cooking is about balance, precision and knowing when simplicity has the greatest impact.

Catrin leads PenniBlack's marketing and venue partnerships, growing our network of exceptional venues and developing relationships with like-minded partners to create exciting opportunities for our clients and our business.

She oversees our marketing across social media, website content and campaigns, ensuring PenniBlack's creativity and personality are reflected at every touchpoint. Working closely with our venue partners, she coordinates collaborations, site visits and new partnerships, helping clients discover inspiring spaces for unforgettable events.

Danelle is our PenniBlack veteran and a highly experienced event and wedding coordinator. Having been with us for many years, she knows exactly what it takes to deliver memorable events, always approaching every challenge with positivity, professionalism and a practical solution.

Originally from South Africa, Danelle has coordinated weddings and events in both the UK and her home country. From vineyards and mountain tops to beautiful beaches, she has worked in some extraordinary settings, each one strengthening her ability to adapt and think creatively. One of her most memorable weddings even featured a live cheetah, proving that no two celebrations are ever the same.

Organised, dependable and endlessly approachable, Danelle is someone clients instinctively trust, bringing reassurance and attention to detail from the first conversation to the final farewell.

Raquel has a natural flair for hospitality and an eye for the details that make every event feel effortless. Calm, organised and approachable, she is passionate about creating teams that are polished, personable and perfectly suited to each occasion.

With experience across luxury events, weddings and brand experiences, Raquel carefully selects and mentors every member of her team, placing equal importance on professionalism, warmth and reliability. Her thoughtful approach ensures clients feel supported from start to finish, while guests enjoy service that is attentive, seamless and genuinely welcoming.

David Cooke the brigades solid and reliable Sous Chef, packer, organiser, and hygiene manager. Quiet and calming, the eyes and ears of the operations.

David is the head chefs go-to man for all his needs. He has a meticulous eye for detail, takes great pride in his work, and is a thoroughly decent man.

His favourite events to date were being part of a ‘cinema style’ boxed lunch event for 250 people, and also cooking at a multicultural festival street food party.