Philippa Davis

Philippa Davis

I am an international private chef, food writer and consultant.

I grew up in Dorset, England with my extended family on a small farm. We reared our own meat, grew all our own fruit and vegetables, baked fresh bread and made our own yoghurt. We also had a go at making our own wine, though sadly with varied results…

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hot whisky cider and spice

Hot whisky, tea, cider and spice Serves 4 Ingredients 2 English breakfast teabags 700ml medium cider 3 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves 2 star anise 1 tbsp cardamom pods, lightly crushed…

rhubarb and rosemary daiquiri

I love how the tart, fruity flavours of the rhubarb balance the bright acidity of lime and warming kick of rum. The rhubarb syrup makes enough for about six cocktails…

cosmopolitan sorbet

There are several bartenders across the US who claim to have invented the Cosmopolitan in the 1970s or 1980s, from Cheryl Cook in Miami to Toby Cecchini in New York.…

venison sloppy joes

Thought to hail from the Midwest, sloppy joes are an all-American classic made with beef. My recipe gives them a British twist by using wild venison, which brings a rich,…

Venison pasanda is a useful way to use up your freezer stash. Venison pasanda recipe Venison marinade 80g plain yoghurt 2 tsp dried cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp…

Coronation pheasant vol au vents

With their light, crispy layers of buttery pastry, vol-au-vents are best eaten in the great outdoors. You can start from scratch with the cases but no one will judge you…

A January dinner party with a gamey twist. Warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham To begin. This warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham by Philippa Davis has a…

Partridge, bacon and scallop chowder

Originating from the coastal regions of France and England, chowder is now a staple on most traditional menus across New England. My recipe is made with a flavourful partridge stock,…