Professional virtual and personal assistant sitting outdoors, smiling confidently in a relaxed, natural setting, offering wedding coordination, home decluttering, and private household consultancy services

About Sophie

After completing my degree in Accounting & Finance, I spent 10 years working in the Luxury Yacht Industry, with much of that time as Chief Stewardess on yachts for some of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals. This role demanded exceptional attention to detail and an unparalleled level of service, managing large interior teams across housekeeping and service, and creating bespoke events.

I also led multiple large-scale interior refits, which required meticulous project management and sparked my passion for interior design, styling, and organisation.

Once I moved back to Cheltenham, it was this unique background that inspired me to found Olio & Co., bringing that same bespoke level of service and organisation to individuals, small businesses, private households/estates in and around Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

I love working closely with my clients to help them discover what more they can achieve. Life’s busy schedules can make it hard to find clarity, but with my organisational skills and intuitive approach, I’m here to help you live more efficiently, so you can truly enjoy the everyday.

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The Face Behind the Business

Five Fun facts about me…

  1. I am an adrenaline junkie and have done 5 bungy jumps around the world from New Zealand to South Africa.

  2. I have a 3 year old Golden Doodle Evie, who is chief of client relations!

  3. I love to cook and host friends, once a Chief Stewardess…always a Chief Stewardess.

  4. At 18 I went backpacking around the world on my own for 6 months. An experiance that shaped the person i am today.

  5. In 2023 my partner and I took on a tired old 70s house in Cheltenham and are now 2 years into a full renovation.

A woman and her dog sitting on a large rock in a grassy field with a tall, rocky mountain behind them and partly cloudy sky.
A table set for a meal with a white tablecloth, featuring a plate of assorted food, a bowl of green beans with pomegranate seeds and nuts, a glass of white wine, candles, a potted plant, lemons, and various glasses and tableware.
A woman kneeling on a pebble beach with her dog, both facing the camera. The woman is wearing a gray beanie, black jacket, and rubber boots. The dog is a curly-haired, tan-colored breed wearing a harness. There are cliffs and a blue sky in the backgr
A backyard patio setup for an outdoor meal with a white tablecloth, candles, lemons, flowers, glasses, and various condiments. In the background, there is garden furniture with cushions, trees, a brick wall, and a clear blue sky.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie outdoors during sunset, with rolling hills and a sunset sky in the background.
A potted green Monstera plant on a rustic wooden stool with a wax candle and a wooden-handled brush nearby, against a tiled wall.
Woman in red dress standing outdoors on cobblestone street against beige building wall, holding a woven bag over her shoulder.
Decorative arrangement including a woven circular placemat, a tall glass bottle, a white ceramic container with a wooden spoon, a wooden cutting board, and a small potted cactus in a silver metallic pot on a wooden surface.
A woman smiling, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sitting on a ledge with the blue-domed church in Santorini in the background, holding a camera.
A floating wooden shelf decorated with a potted green fern, a framed botanical illustration of a pomegranate, a white ceramic bowl, a dark green glass candle holder, and a white book with the word 'POPO' on the cover.
Kitchen countertop with a white vase holding orange tulips and green leaves, a gold faucet, soap dispensers, and a wooden shelf with cutting boards and decorative jars.
A woman in a blue backpack and cap climbing a steep, foggy trail in a lush green forest, holding onto a safety rope.

  • "We hired Sophie as our ‘on the day’ wedding coordinator earlier this month, which was a bit of a luxury we might not have considered at the very beginning - but one of the best decisions we made. She inspired real confidence from our initial discussion and entrusting the biggest celebration of our lives to Sophie felt like putting it in the safest hands possible - she knew exactly what questions to ask of us to make sure the day ran smoothly and was as we hoped, allowing us to enjoy the wedding planning process so much more when things felt stressful. She handled every last request with complete professionalism - whether it came in last minute on the morning of, involved working with small children or was something nice to have but non-essential - if it mattered to us, then it mattered to her. Sophie seemed to charm everyone in the room, yet remained in the background and showed initiative in dealing with anything else that came her way on the day, so that we could relax with our guests. Added to that, our suppliers really looked like they enjoyed working together and happily told us so!"

    Eleanor & Paul - Wedding Coordinating

    Cheltenham

  • "As it was a 60th celebration and we wanted to include our family we thought of cruising the Croatian Islands. We contacted Olio & Co. Sophie organised everything we needed for our week onboard the catamaran. Firstly, Sophie’s partner Jamie was our skipper and he was first class. Sophie asked about dietary requirements and food preferences. All the food and drinks were delivered to the marina and stowed aboard prior to our arrival. Sophie and Jamie also plotted the route taken around the islands, booked restaurants and even sorted the winery tour. We all had an amazing time and would highly recommend Olio &Co. Our next trip with Olio & Co will be around the Greek Islands. A truly fantastic experience with Sophie & Jamie".

    John & Nicole Morrison - Yacht Charter

    Cheltenham

  • "So grateful to have you on the day!!! And before you truly made our wedding run perfectly and we honestly couldn't have done it without you!!!"

    Susan & Anna Mclean - Wedding Coordinating

    Cotswolds

  • "We were first introduced to Sophie when she stepped In effortlessly, very last minute, to help with a formal shoot weekend on a private Estate. Her vast knowledge and understanding of what was required by both guests and other staff made it an absolute pleasure to work along side her. Sophie has since helped us with a variety of formal and informal events and has been a huge hit with all who have been served by her or worked along side her. We look forward to booking Sophie again very soon".

    Victoria Angell - Private Estate

    Berkshire

  • "I've had the great pleasure of working with Sophie for several months. As my VA there's no doubt she's has improved my life immeasurably. She's calm, efficient, on the ball, intelligent, financially astute and an all round lovely person. I don't know how I ever managed without her."

    Carina Martin - VA Service

    Cotswolds

  • "Professional, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you Sophie for helping make Friday night such a success. Fantastic mojitos!"

    Caroline Ovenstone - Dinner Party

    Cheltenham

  • Thank you again for everything — you were absolutely incredible! So many guests and suppliers have commented on how amazing you were. Honestly, we couldn’t have pulled it off without you. We did it! And every single moment was executed perfectly. I truly can’t thank you enough, a billion thank yous still wouldn’t be enough!

    Fiona Smith - Wedding Coordinating

    Cheltenham

  • Sophie helped me prepare for an upcoming expedition, covering everything from sourcing specialist kit to arranging travel and insurance. She was exceptionally proactive, organised, and professional throughout. I’d recommend her in an instant.

    Jon Lakin - Project Based VA

    Cheltenham

  • Oh my goodness! Where do I begin? Sophie is a dream worker. From the moment I contacted her for my daughter's garden wedding until the time it was all cleared away days later, Sophie did not stop organising, coming up with great ideas and generally taking all the stress from the family for the big event. I wish I could utilise her as my full time PA! There will certainly be more events coming and, without hesitation, it will be Sophie that I shall call upon to assist. No matter what the task, Sophie never stopped working or supporting. She truly is a saving grace.

    Susan McLean - Wedding Coordinating

    Cotswolds