It is a great testament to the remarkable dedication and care of the teams in our kitchens that COOK meals and puddings won a whopping 20 Great Taste Awards in 2022. These awards are, essentially, the food Oscars, judged by a panel of food writers, critics, chefs and connoisseurs. This year, each of our three two-star winners came from our three kitchens: COOK Puddings in Somerset, and The COOK Kitchen and COOK Classics in Kent. All very satisfying!
The samples we send to the Great Taste Awards are not specially made or anything, so they’re a true representation of what you’ll find at a COOK shop. You can explore all the recent winners online here.
The heat is on! Warmer weather is finally upon us, so it’s time to dust off the deckchairs and get into the garden. It can be much easier hosting family and friends al fresco, as a quick sweep / mow and the outdoor space is ready to go! High-effort affairs that keep you away from the fun are not what we’re talking about here – because stress from the host spreads like an unset jelly. The success of hosting is based not so much on the skills of the cook, but how relaxed and happy they are. So, we’ve done a simplified ‘to do’ list for you, to help ease you into your entertaining.