Hi I founded Suzie Battishill Culinary Coaching in 2023
I help home cooks break free from rigid recipes with bespoke cookery courses designed to build confidence, creativity, and control in the kitchen. By mastering essential skills and techniques, exploring global cuisines, and working with fresh, whole foods, you’ll learn to cook instinctively—creating meals that suit your taste, lifestyle, and dietary needs with ease.
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14 customer reviews
Matthew Hopkins
I took part in Suzie's Winter Warm-Up in February 2026 and it was a fantastic experience. As someone who was already fairly comfortable in the kitchen, I was amazed at what Suzie could do over a Zoom call in such a short period of time. Suzie's guidance in just 4 sessions has really improved my culinary abilities, from knife skills to kitchen prep and balancing flavours (or at least I feel it has!). Her willingness to share her knowledge in a confident yet humble manner put the whole group at ease and made the overall experience an absolute pleasure. Thank you Suzie! More...
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Amanda Booker
The winter warmer cooking course was absolutely brilliant. It’s helped me truly understand flavours and how to balance them, giving me the confidence to create really tasty meals rather than just follow recipes. Suzie is fantastic — knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring. I’d highly recommend it. More...
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Neil Birnie
Suzie is a natural teacher and has raised my cooking skills and confidence from a low base. She concentrates on the fundamentals in a way that is fun and encourages using your own senses rather than leaning on a recipe too much. Highly recommended.
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Clarissa Baliu
Taking Suzie’s online cooking classes has been such a beautiful experience. She has a very special way of teaching that makes you feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to cook. Her passion is truly contagious, and she gently makes you fall in love with the kitchen and the whole cooking process. You can feel how much she cares about her students and their learning journey. I am very grateful for everything I’ve learned from her and I wholeheartedly recommend her classes. More...
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Jeff B
Suzie Battishill’s in-home culinary coaching was a great experience. She came into our home and immediately made the kitchen feel like a calm, creative space rather than a classroom. Suzie has a wonderful way of teaching that is confident but never intimidating. She explained techniques clearly, answered questions thoughtfully, and adapted everything to our skill level and tastes. Nothing felt rushed or overly complicated, yet we learned an incredible amount that we’ll actually use day to day.What stood out most was how practical and empowering her approach is. She doesn’t just show you recipes. She helps you understand why things work, how to adjust on the fly, and how to build confidence cooking intuitively. It felt collaborative, relaxed, and genuinely fun.The food was fantastic, but more importantly, we walked away feeling more capable and excited to cook. If you’re considering in-home cooking lessons and want something thoughtful and tailored, Suzie Battishill is top-notch. More...
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Ben Young
I have been working with Suzie for initially 10 sessions. We are just about to finish and immediately I asked to keep it going. Suzie is great, moulds everything to your requirements, and has extensive knowledge on ingredients, and best still a great cook and teacher. I would recommend Suzie to anyone of any level to improve there cooking, become a much better cook and enjoy the journey! More...
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Dr Moira Wong
I loved this course. Got me cooking much more adventurously than my regular simple cooking. Happy to come out of my comfort zone and explore new techniques and recipes.
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Selina Boyd
Can’t recommend Suzie more highly. She has given me so much confidence in cooking, not in just following a recipe but in learning how to cook by taste. Go for it!
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Raniea Yousef
Suzie is an amazing chef and an equally amazing teacher. I never imagined I would learn so many skills in just four weeks. Learning from her is truly an investment in yourself. You can’t learn this stuff on YouTube! More...
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Suzanne Bober
Wow, I learned so much from Suzie’s Back to School cooking course! She teaches foundational techniques that make preparing meals feel effortless and enjoyable. Her calm presence and soothing accent bring such a sense of ease to the kitchen, and I now have a much deeper understanding of how flavors work together — and how timing can transform a dish. More...
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Charlie Cartiglia
Suzie is a warm and caring cook who goes the extra mile to explain things for her clients. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
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Alena Song
Working with Suzie has been such a joy! Not only does she have incredible technical knowledge, but she’s also someone I genuinely enjoy spending time with. Her classes feel like cooking with a good friend easy, fun, and full of good conversation as you move around the kitchen. She completely opened up my palate, and now I actually enjoy healthy food. Highly recommend! More...
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Nicola Barber
We have really enjoyed our sessions learning new cooking techniques from Suzie and have found her varied tips really helpful. We have both been keen home cooks but didn't realise how much we didn't know before. She also makes it really good fun and it doesn't seem to matter at all doing it online rather than in person as she has set up her technology so well. More...
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Hannah Barber
Suzie is a really knowledgeable, patient and professional chef and teacher, and a completely lovely person! Our zoom classes with her were so enjoyable and I learnt a lot from her wealth of tips and tricks which have already helped me to become a more efficient and capable cook. A highlight was the way she guided us through how to taste and adjust the food while cooking to ensure the most delicious end result. Our lessons were amazingly tailored and personal - Suzie finds a great balance of helping you to cook food you like, while also taking you outside your comfort zone to expand your repertoire and help you develop as a cook, something I appreciated after finding myself cooking the same things over and over at university. More...
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Bespoke Courses
This is by far my most popular choice, usually taking place over a period of 12 weeks. We use a combination of live online, pre recorded online & in person lessons.
We start by creating you a structured course plan to enhance your culinary confidence and transform your approach to cooking and kitchen skills. We take into account all of the needs of your family to ensure we tailor a course designed just for you!
In-Person Courses
In-person lessons offer a unique opportunity to refine and perfect your culinary skills with hands-on guidance. I’ll help you make small but impactful adjustments, ensuring you gain unwavering confidence in the kitchen.
These lessons are part of a structured course lasting a minimum of 4 weeks, typically running for 6 to 8 weeks. Each session lasts 3 to 6 hours, allowing us to focus on essential techniques such as knife skills, heat control, and kitchen organisation. Together, we’ll create a workflow that makes your kitchen function as efficiently as a professional space.
Additionally, we can arrange guided supermarket trips, where you'll learn how to stock and provision your home effectively—ensuring you can always create a delicious meal, even when the fridge looks bare.
Let’s elevate your cooking skills and transform the way you work in the kitchen!
Online Courses
Our virtual courses take place via Zoom and are completely bespoke to your learning needs. Whether you prefer one-on-one sessions or want to learn with a small group of friends or family, these interactive classes provide a personalised and engaging experience.
Courses run for 8 to 12 weeks, with weekly sessions at the same time each week. Each class lasts 1.5 to 2.5 hours, allowing us to explore a foundation of essential skills tailored to you. With a three-camera setup, I control what you see on your screen—ensuring you always have the perfect view of every technique in action.
This is a fantastic option for those looking to take evening classes after work. Want to make it even more fun? Buddy up with a friend or two and learn together—or spend some time one-on-one with Suzie to find custom solutions to your every cooking query.
Let’s bring the joy of cooking into your home, no matter where you are.
Events
Looking for a one off cookery event? I create tailored private cookery lessons for 2-20 people which can either be held in the clients home or at an events space. This is a great way to get a group of friends together to celebrate a birthday or raise money for charity.
