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A former development baker, who spent five days on oxygen after contracting Covid-19, has received a huge vote of confidence in his new business venture.

Rob Cunningham’s frightening spell in hospital prompted him to reassess his life and pursue a long-held dream to run his own business and last January – during the second lockdown - he launched oven valeting service Ovenu Petersfield.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the 53-year-old says the business has gone from strength to strength, reflected by the fact it has attracted more than 200 maximum five star testimonials on customer reviews site Trustist.

Just a year-and-a-half after establishing the franchised business, he has a healthy order book and an ever-growing number of fresh enquiries.

Rob, who lives in East Hampshire, said: “It’s been brilliant. Getting out of the corporate world and becoming my own boss was the best decision I ever made.

“Delivering a top-class service and customer experience is at the heart of Ovenu Petersfield, and that approach has been validated by my clients who have given me the best feedback possible in terms of five star reviews.

He added: “There is a huge advantage to being part of the Ovenu franchise, with its tried and tested business model, strong brand, and the ongoing support provided to its franchisees, it really allowed me to hit the ground running.

“I have ambitions to grow the business further and if client numbers continue to rise, I’d look to take on an additional technician.”

Rik Hellewell, founder of Ovenu, said: “It is no surprise Rob is gaining such excellent reviews as he has bought into the Ovenu ethos, which means his attention to detail and standard of service are second-to-none.”

Married to Claire, with a grown-up daughter Charlotte, Rob originally is from Essex. The family moved to Hampshire 19 years ago after he joined Rich Products Ltd, later becoming head of innovation, developing sweet bakery treats for major high street names. Previously, he worked as a baker and finished his time there as production area manager for Greggs/Bakers Oven.

The Ovenu valeting process involves dismantling key components of an oven such as the door, interior panels, fan, and shelves and placing them into design-registered tank equipment, which uses safe, non-caustic and biodegradable products to clean the oven parts.

Ovenu Petersfield covers Petersfield and surrounding areas, including the Meon Valley, Liss, Waterlooville, Denmead and Clanfield. For a quote call Rob on 01730 622344, email petersfield@ovenu.co.uk or visit https://www.ovenu.co.uk/oven_cleaning/petersfield/

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Picture caption: Rob Cunningham of Ovenu Petersfield

Editors’ Notes:

Rob’s Trustist reviews include:

• ‘I found Rob to be extremely competent and professional. He worked to a very high standard. I am very pleased with the cleaning of my double oven, hob and extractor’
• ‘Rob was such a friendly man, and he has done a brilliant job. On time, very reasonable price and such a tidy and well-mannered worker to have in the home. What more could you ask for. Great customer service’
• ‘Absolutely brilliant service. Rob is so professional, clean & tidy. Our oven looks better than we brought it!’
• ‘Five star service, the cleaning efficiently and competently done: very professional. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending and I will have the valeting done on an annual basis’

Ovenu is the leading UK and international domestic oven cleaning and valeting specialist. All cleaning products used by Ovenu are environmentally friendly, bio-degradable and conform to the latest government REACH regulations. Ovenu’s Carbon Remover is also approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association. The Ovenu valeting process involves dismantling key components of an oven and placing them into design-registered equipment, which uses non-caustic, non-toxic and biodegradable products to clean the oven parts. Ovenu is a full member of the Approved Franchise Association (AFA.)