£140.00 per person
Drop Ali a message to book your place at the table
Think of this day as a ginger-and-honey tonic for the dark nights and the sometimes even darker Winter mornings. A steady day in the kitchen and around the table, learning how to get the best out of the season with Ali from Cooksimplycook.
Ali’s approach to food is shaped by the spirit of the Blue Zones – the big-hearted version: food that’s simple, slow-cooked when it needs to be, generous with herbs, good oils, citrus and spice; meals that feel grounding rather than heavy. It’s less about rules, more about paying attention to what makes your body feel well.
We’ll spend time outside too, talking edimentals and fermentation, exploring how what grows around us can help frame the ingredients in a different way, before returning to the kitchen to pick up the thread of the day.
Hands-on cooking that focuses on technique, flavour layering, the healing qualities of ingredients, creativity in the kitchen, and a wholehearted nod to zero food waste. Everything is rooted in nature and sustainable food traditions.
We’ll sit at the long table and share the dishes we’ve made. There’ll be coffee, and the kind of easy conversations that happen only when nobody is rushing.
If you love cooking but also occasionally stare at a pile of onions and think, “not today,” this day is for you. If you want a bit of quiet, a bit of company, and something grounding to take home with you, it’s for you too. So, whether you’re a seasoned cook, a curious beginner, or simply someone who enjoys good food in a beautiful place, you’ll find something here to inspire you.
Not enlightenment. Not a new identity as a chef or a forager. Just the sense that you’ve spent a day learning a few good things. Some new habits for the kitchen, a couple of recipes that feel like they’ll stick, and maybe that small lift you get after being outdoors long enough to notice the light shifting, even if you hadn’t expected it.
Your ticket includes all activities for the day, expert guidance, and a workshop recipe and notes booklet to take home and inspire you in your own kitchen.
Drop Ali a message to book your place at the table surrounded by the wild beauty of Exmoor.