A PENKETH-based oven valeting company is celebrating after being recognised for its long service.

Ovenu Warrington, which has operated throughout the town for the last 12 years, was one of 51 franchises celebrated by Ovenu for its commitment to the franchise.

Paul and Andrea Clark, owners of Ovenu Warrington, were presented with a commemorative pin to mark their dedicated service as franchisees who have been with the company for more than 10 years, as part of Ovenu’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

During the last 12 years, Ovenu Warrington has completed more than 10,000 oven valets and amassed 3,000 testimonials, as well as more than 100 five-star reviews on Google.

Paul said: “We are incredibly proud to have been recognised for our long service and have enjoyed many successful years in business.

“Over the last 12 years we have met plenty of friends for life and the firm has continued to grow, which is testament to the support of our loyal customer base.

"Andrea and I are now excited for the future of the franchise and expect further growth and expansion.”

Rik Hellewell, managing director and founder of Ovenu, added: “To have such a large percentage of Ovenu franchisees who have been with the company for at least 10 years is very humbling and demonstrates the sustainability and confidence in the brand and business model.”

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 products to clean the oven parts.

The whole process takes around three to four hours and leaves the oven, hob and exterior in immaculate condition.

Ovenu is a franchise network made up of more than 100 businesses owned by men and women working throughout the UK.