Country Cooking Courses

Contact name: Phil Davies

16
Total bookings

Rating

(11)

about 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I have had a passion for cooking all of my life, learning early cooking skills from my Mother and Grandmother. I grew up on my parents farm in Herefordshire, so I’m very much a country boy at heart. In my early teens I turned my love of cooking into a way of earning pocket money, working in restaurants and bistros. I have run my own bistro and restaurant in Suffolk, including outside catering. Although I enjoy the rustic nature of cooking, I have always had a passion for food across the globe and have had the pleasure of working with chefs from many different countries. I incorporate many of these cuisines in my every day home cooking as well as my workshops. Where We Are Our classes are run at our beautiful Suffolk small holding deep in the countryside close to Bury St Edmunds. Come and enjoy our gardens and animals whilst you hone your cooking skills with the many courses we offer. Make it a short break with so much to explore in Suffolk and Norfolk (Nelsons Birthplace) or visit Sutton Hoe to view the Viking Burial Treasure or just spend a day relaxing on North Norfolk’s wonderful sandy beaches

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Diss

Game Preparation and Cooking: from field to plate.

5½ hours

Next date: 21st Dec 2025

4 places left

(1)

£99.00

gold award

Diss

Spanish and Mexican Tapas

5½ hours

Next date: 22nd Dec 2025

4 places left

(10)

£99.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

14 Sep 25'

Tara reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"Phil is a great teacher and really filled the day with as much as possible. He got us started with a morning coffee and we got stuck in. We made so many different things and I can see myself making everything at home in the future. He has a lovely garden which we enjoyed during a break, and later we sat down for a lunch to enjoy our creations. Really nice pace to the course, and found everything easy and enjoyable with Phil's guidance. Thank you for a nice day! "

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Tara Many thanks enjoyed having you both for the day Hope you enjoyed your takeaways Maybe see you for one of my game cooking days Kind regards Phil "

3 Aug 25'

Alan reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"Had a wonderful day with Phil on Spanish and Mexican Tapas cooking course. I was fortunate as it was 1;1. The experience began from the moment I arrived at his wonderful home. Phil was most welcoming and took his time to explain each dish we made whilst also telling me how his love for cooking began. We had morning coffee, tasting some of the dishes we had prepared, and lunch followed with further dishes we had created. Phil’s friendliness made the experience all the more enjoyable. I left with many dishes we had made and learnt a great deal in a relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely be trying Tapas at home. Thank you so much for a great day."

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Alan Great day enjoyed your company your cooking skills made it an enjoyable day as I guess you are quite an accomplished chef yourself Thank you for your kind review and perhaps see you again on other courses Kind Regards Phil"

5 Jul 25'

Michelle Pye reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"My husband and I had a wonderful day with Phil on the Spanish and Mexican Tapas cooking course. The kitchen and setting is beautiful and Phil was welcoming, friendly and had a lovely calm and knowledgable way of teaching. He was very insightful and we learnt some great tips and ideas to takeaway with us. The food was exceptional and of very high quality, having lunch overlooking the gardens was so peaceful and a great experience. Thank you so much Phil, we had a great day, learnt lots, and are very full from all the delicious foods! We’d recommend this course to anyone! Michelle & Graham x"

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Hi Michelle Graham Not sure if you received my reply Thanks for a great review , it was a fun day and I enjoyed your company 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Kind Regatds Phil"

14 May 25'

Lyndsay reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"I ended up with a 1:1 day with Phil for this course and it was great! Really friendly and welcoming, easy to understand the directions and also some choice in what to cook! Really tasty food and easy to replicate at home and find the ingredients in supermarkets! Took home lots of food for dinner and had an amazing lunch too! Value for money definitely."