The Philleigh Way Foodie Blog

We are so lucky in Cornwall to be surrounded by some incredible chefs, and so lucky here at Philleigh Way to count some of them as tutors. Our Pâtisserie and…

An Interview With Cookery School Tutor Amelia Hollis Philleigh Way’s Amelia Hollis spent nearly a decade cooking at sea aboard some of the most spectacular super yachts to ever set…

There’s no denying the change of seasons any more. Autumn is here, and it’s the start of comfort food season! That usually means melted cheese. Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican…

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend we had the pleasure of feeding hundreds of happy festival-goers at this year’s Big Feastival. Hosted by Alex James on his farm in The…

If you grow any vegetables in your garden or pots at home, then chances are that you’re growing courgettes and tomatoes and will have them coming out of your ears…

Fat is almost as essential for cooking as heat, and you’ll struggle to find a single kitchen that doesn’t contain a bottle of cooking oil. But which one should you…

Summer has hit good and proper, so if you’re cooking up at the beach over the next few weeks, here are Rupert’s top tips for an easy and delicious experience:…

Stone fruit season is finally here in the UK – as sure a sign of summer as any. This recipe makes the most of in-season peaches, and is a delicious…

Lobster is considered something of a luxury these days, but that shouldn’t stop you from treating yourself every now and then. A few weeks ago we paid a visit to…

A few weeks ago, we paid our friends at Padstow Lobster Hatchery a visit to learn more about these incredible crustaceans, and the conservation work being done to ensure that…

King Harry Ferry Friday 17th June 2022 Join us for a spectacular evening of food, drinks and dancing, all whilst floating in the middle of the Fal river on board…

This is an amazing dessert to try next time you are barbecuing or cooking outside. It’s got everything going on and tastes like sunshine – charred and caramelised pineapple, with…

Once a month the team at Petalon Flowers down tools at their Cornish flower farm for a few hours, lay a long table, and sit down to enjoy a special…

“Buy less but buy better” is a phrase that’s become increasingly common and important in the world of fashion, but we think that it’s just as relevant to the meat…

At the start of last year, during that third lockdown that we’d all rather forget, Lori of restaurant and recipe blog mybossbuysmelunch and her Mum joined one of our online…

As our business grows, we are finding a rapid rise in demand for all of our services and are now looking to expand our team. Our aim is to make…

Fennel is a really underrated vegetable here in the UK, whereas in Italy it’s incredibly popular. It’s an umbellifer from the same plant family as carrot, celery and parsley, and…

All of these storms call for a healthy serving of comfort food, and it doesn’t come much more comforting than a big bowl of ribollita. Ribollita is a traditional hearty…

In mid January, just before our 2022 schedule of cookery courses got back up to full speed, I spent a couple of days making a kitchen knife of my own…

As a cookery school in Cornwall, our half-day Cornish pasty cookery courses (that run regularly throughout the year) are understandably popular. You can’t visit Cornwall and not eat a Cornish…

Bread, cheese, yoghurt, tea, wine and beer; most of us already consume lots of fermented food and drink on a daily basis. Fermentation has been used all around the world…

It’s turned out to be another “dynamic” Christmas party season, but regardless of whether and how your plans have changed, you should still be able to enjoy some canapés and…

This Christmas I have teamed up with fellow former professional rugby player and past-Cornish Pirates captain Tim Cowley and his Bordeaux based business Oui Cellar Wine Club. Oui Cellar is…

The role of what we eat in contributing to or helping to avert the worst of the unfolding climate crisis is increasingly well publicised.  When it comes down to what…

Saffron buns are a traditional Cornish teatime treat – a rich yeast bun not dissimilar to a teacake, only better! Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice by weight, so…

Enjoy a Christmas party with a difference at Philleigh Way this year, spending some time together as a team socialising, cooking and eating, instead of just working.  No set dates,…

There are several different types of paprika, but hands up if you’ve read a recipe requiring paprika and just used whichever one you have to hand in your store cupboard?…

St Ives Food & Drink Festival took place on Porthminster Beach on the weekend of September 17th, 18th and 19th. Whilst it rained on the Friday, by Sunday when I…

Over the first weekend in September we were delighted to cook for guests attending the annual Park House Opera, at Park House, St Clement, Truro. This year, Duchy Opera performed…

Over the late August Bank Holiday weekend, we were lucky enough to be cooking for crowds of happy festival-goers at the amazing Big Feastival, on Alex James’ Farm in The…

Summer’s not over yet.  If you’re keen to make the most of every opportunity and enjoy a beach feast at least one more time before the end of the summer…

In our latest recipe video, I’m preparing and cooking a beautiful “Jacob’s Ladder” short rib of beef from Meat & Co. Jacob’s Ladder is the crème de la crème of…

WARNING: once you’ve made this you’ll be putting it with everything.  Chorizo jam brings all the flavour, and is really versatile.  You can stir it through leftover roast potatoes or…

At this time of year, lots of us are taking every opportunity that we can to cook outside, over fire.  Unlike in your kitchen, where you turn on the stove…

It’s barbecue season (in fact, at the time of publishing, it’s the middle of National BBQ Week) and this is a must-make sauce for next time you’re cooking meat over…

This summer we have a new regular guest tutor starting with us. Christian Sharp will be leading all of our Fish in a Day seafood cookery courses, and we couldn’t…