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Cotswold Cooks, Organic Catering in Swindon, Wiltshire
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I am Natalia Maddison, chief cook of the Cots

wold Cooks @ Purton House. The Cotswold Cooks started in the kitchens of Purton House in the late 1980's. Having cooked for the large family and farm workers we opened up Purton House for small corporate events and weddings. Our catering company goes hand in hand with the family farm, www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk. We have a constant supply of fresh produce, and only when the numbers are too high or items unavailable do I go to other suppliers. Coming from an organic farm I use a large network of local food producers that I know personally. The butchers that I use know the farms from which the meat comes from, farms that use traditional methods where the animal has plenty of space and a good natural habitat in which to roam. I get fantastic sourdough bread from Thierry at la Parisienne, a real artisan baker ~ something very difficult to find in England nowadays. Our organic butter comes from the Berkeley farm Guernsey cows. I often use the local farmers' markets and Cirencester market every Friday for cheese. Fairtrade tea and coffee come from my eldest sister's company www.edgcumbes.co.uk, and hand-made chocolates are made by another sister, Ibby http://www.ibbyschocolatekitchen.com.

14/08/2024
I took time off today to walk 20k to Fonsagrada. When you meet pilgrims, the first questions tend to be - ‘Where are yo...
16/06/2024

I took time off today to walk 20k to Fonsagrada. When you meet pilgrims, the first questions tend to be - ‘Where are you from?’ ‘How long have you been on the Camino?’ and ‘How heavy is your backpack?’ before diving deep and asking ‘What is your story?’ and ‘Have you found life’s purpose?’ I arrived at Fonsagrada in the early afternoon and headed to a recommended pulperia to try out their polpo a fiera, octopus in a garlicky paprika sauce. As I sat in this simple, rustic tapas bar savouring those tasty tentacles, I realised that I have found the meaning of life …and I’m bringing the recipe back with me.

I’m fulfilling a dream that I’ve always nurtured - to work on the Camino de Santiago. Today we cooked up a Tocino sin hu...
11/06/2024

I’m fulfilling a dream that I’ve always nurtured - to work on the Camino de Santiago. Today we cooked up a Tocino sin hueso and served it at the big communal table to pilgrims who came from the four corners of the world. We talked about life, love, destiny and the pursuit of happiness …funny what deep philosophical musings a pork belly can inspire…

This new turbo whisk took me by surprise - as it did the windows, floors, ceiling, doors, spice rack and cutlery drawers...
11/11/2023

This new turbo whisk took me by surprise - as it did the windows, floors, ceiling, doors, spice rack and cutlery drawers - minutes before the bride and groom are due to arrive for their tasting…

The grand opening of the Institute Of Sustainability - lots of foraged, pickled, fermented and unusual canapés being pa...
20/01/2023

The grand opening of the Institute Of Sustainability - lots of foraged, pickled, fermented and unusual canapés being passed around with a strong emphasis on - with my good old potato peelings crackers and roasted crickets.

Beautiful settings always 💕
07/01/2023

Beautiful settings always 💕

Whatever you want, we got it
07/01/2023

Whatever you want, we got it

Canapés for days 💚
07/01/2023

Canapés for days 💚

Canapés for days 💛
07/01/2023

Canapés for days 💛

Put a special touch on your wedding this season 💜
07/01/2023

Put a special touch on your wedding this season 💜

Who’s got a sweet tooth!? Using the freshest fruits from our farm in the Cotswolds 💜
07/01/2023

Who’s got a sweet tooth!? Using the freshest fruits from our farm in the Cotswolds 💜

This man supports local, organic, sustainable and loves The Cotswold Cooks….he’s got my vote, he’s got my book (The Gian...
18/11/2022

This man supports local, organic, sustainable and loves The Cotswold Cooks….he’s got my vote, he’s got my book (The Giant Who Eats Trees) and he’s got a damn good skin care routine

Accelerating the evening for the Swindon Small Business Accelerator . These little beauties are flying out faster than ...
03/11/2022

Accelerating the evening for the Swindon Small Business Accelerator . These little beauties are flying out faster than a Tory MP.

Keeping my finger on the culinary pulse…following recipes from and many others for the wedding of the wonderful and ...
27/09/2022

Keeping my finger on the culinary pulse…following recipes from and many others for the wedding of the wonderful and his gorgeous other half Tor.

I will never forget meeting this icon who praised my brownies telling me they were “Gucci AF”. But when I noticed she p...
20/09/2022

I will never forget meeting this icon who praised my brownies telling me they were “Gucci AF”. But when I noticed she poured milk into her cup BEFORE pouring in her tea I quickly realised I had been fooled- it wasn’t the queen but a body double.

Too exhausted to write anything - pictures tell the story - bu**er the hashtags
04/06/2022

Too exhausted to write anything - pictures tell the story - bu**er the hashtags

This crab was so bloody good that I had face planted before I remembered to take a photo!! with what a feast! And th...
24/05/2022

This crab was so bloody good that I had face planted before I remembered to take a photo!! with what a feast! And the after show was un succes fou!

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A slight dusting of rain yesterday @euridge_ #cotswoldwedding #rusticwedding #cotswoldcooks #wiltshirewedding #wedding #quirkywedding

2020 vibes

We are still taking bookings for next year but they are running out quickly - this smart and sassy caller wasted no time in securing her spot.

Annoyingly I couldn’t find any roadkill squirrel for my apocalypse survival masterclass so I had to make do with a corn fed free range organic chicken from #purtonhouseorganics #endoftheworldweddingcaterer

You know it is a true crisis when you are allowed behind the steering wheel of an extremely expensive tractor while the real tractor driver is planting the spuds that are clearly worth more than the tractor....

This is what weeding around 10,000 young leeks looks like on denim after hours and hours on my knees without any PPE (knee pads) #organicfood #purtonhouseorganics

When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, put some pepper in your tea....#masalachai #thenewnormal

I have just returned from India where I attended a ‘chapati making masterclass’ and have learnt some skills which should come in handy for this years weddings should the electrics fail. #openfirecooking #rusticweddings #cotswoldcooks #wiltshirewedding #cotswoldwedding

Last night at the @thesoilassociation #BOOMAwards #london Oval Space. Can’t remember most of it as I was preparing Cicchetti for 300, luckily I had my top team with me. Thank you #soilassociation for inviting me to create the menu from the winners produce.

If you have never had a choc brownie cheesecake have you ever really lived? First one yesterday and I can see what the fuss is all about.

My vide grenier find of the decade, tonight poulet roti avec aioli 😄

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