Food To Feed The Soul

I have known Mel for over 20 years and have been fortunate enough to taste numerous dishes. She never fails to deliver delicious food and is kind to pass on tips and advice on preparing many wonderful meals. Mel is a great host and will make anyone feel welcome.

I went to one of Mel’s classes recently and I can’t recommend it enough. I’m someone who loves cooking and eating, but doesn’t have too much confidence with it yet. Mel took all of this into account and made sure I had support, but also reassured me that I could trust my judgement, and always correct as I go if I need to. I’ve recreated the meal since and could feel that it’s helped me build on my intuition with how I cook. The kitchen is beautiful, as are the surroundings, so being there rea...

A fantastic day! We received such a warm welcome from Melanie (and Alex), we felt at home straight away, they’re terrific hosts. The class was well organised and informative but also really relaxed and a lot of fun. We made a delicious lunch of salmon, green beans, and coconut sambol There’s lots of extra thoughtful touches which made the day even more memorable – we’re already thinking of booking our next class! I’d highly recommend it

I’ve been fortunate enough to have eaten a variety of foods that Melanie prepared and each time the experience has been beyond delightful! Her meal preparation is very thorough and always begins with the selection of the best quality ingredients without compromise. It’s evident from her approach that cooking and sharing food with others is a great passion…there is a huge amount of energy and love that goes into it and you definitely taste that in anything she makes! From traditional Sri Lanka...

I loved my cookery lesson with Mel, it was relaxing, engaging and good fun. Her kitchen is so peaceful and it makes for a great place to learn new skills, as well as enjoy great food and company. We made an array of delicious dishes using local, fresh produce. It was a fantastic afternoon that I look forward to doing again, thanks Mel!