Inspire, Cook & Care.
"Anna Phillips is not only a cooking teacher but also a compassionate caregiver, bringing inspiration and support to those she encounters.
Her culinary experience and dedication to older individuals serve as a testament to her passion, humility, and commitment to making a difference.
From teaching cooking classes to providing assistance and care, Anna's impact continues to touch lives and leave a lasting legacy of inspiration and compassion."
New! OneBuddy Cook Meals
From January 2024, I am thrilled to offer a unique service in the Southern Highlands of preparing and cooking delicious classic homemade meals for people living as
One or Two – in your own home kitchen.
Call me, so we can meet and have a chat about what you enjoy eating and any dietary requirements, we can plan a menu together. With every scheduled session I will shop and top up your pantry as part of the 3 - hour cooking time.
I will bring my small kit of equipment and my trusty multi cooker pot and show you any receipts for reimbursement.
Payment by credit card on the day post the cooking session is a requirement when booking OneBuddy Home Cooking service.
Call Anna 0418 251 523
OneBuddy Cook - Your kitchen, your music 🎶, your hands!
The ability to cook impresses family, friends and future flatmates, making it a valuable gift to yourself. Learn to become a better home cook in your own kitchen, with a focus on building confidence and skills.
You will have control over the space, music, and ingredients, creating a personalised cooking experience.I am offering this coaching within the Southern Highlands & will work alongside you ONE on ONE to create a personalised cooking experience. Similar to a music or a tennis coach, I will provide guidance, answer questions, and discuss timing and ingredients.
During your session, three delicious recipes will be prepared for you, your family or friends to enjoy.
Cooking 'Sampler'
OneBuddy Cook starts with a chat together for interested budding cooks living in the Southern Highlands. The 'Sampler' (a 2.5hr cooking session) is a perfect way to get a taste for OneBuddy Cook Coaching.
Once we have a date confirmed I will email more details & a food shopping list.
Then together we will cook delicious food in your kitchen.
What's next?
Your OneBuddy Cook coaching plan can be designed with 4 hands - on x 2.5 hour sessions together over 8 weeks. I will be by your side as you personally learn & practice cooking skills, to create delicious home cooked meals.
The weeks you are preparing and stepping up your new skills on your own, we will have a 15 min zoom chat together so I can reassure and inspire you and answer any cookie questions.
🍅School holiday sessions available - please email
What's Cooking?
OneBuddy Cook is about delicious home cooked favourites. Recipes and tips for roast chicken to frittata, macaroni cheese with a cheesy béchamel. Mastering pan fried fish and perfect egg omelettes - our end goal being a entree, main and dessert for 4 family or friends.
As with any new skill it does take practice and best of all there is food to be enjoyed...
Seasonal Produce
OneBuddy Cook will feature seasonal recipes with again a focus on fabulous results that are a treat to the eye and taste buds. With a focus on local produce from the Southern Highlands.
Young OneBuddy Cooks
I am very passionate about YOUNG OneBuddy Cooks and offer a one off 2.5 hour session for 'two cooking buddies' from 7yrs to 12yrs. Cooking in their own home kitchen so they can continue to cook for the family in the days ahead. The food cooked will become their family lunch or dinner - now that's a winner.
Launched in the July school holidays 2023 I cooked & coached with some young cooks and together we prepared a roast chicken with veggies, zucchini cheddar frittata and sweet pikelets.
The best gift you can give a young child is to master and cook at least 10 easy home meals before they leave the family kitchen & nest 🍅
It's always great to talk about your young cooks before booking.
You then purchasing fresh food from a shopping list I will provide with lots of tips.
Teenager classes available too which are more rewarding & productive one on one.
Please call or email for more details - thanks Anna
** 0418 251 523
About Anna
Thanks for popping in to meet me! I'm Anna Phillips, a renowned cooking teacher, food presenter & cookbook author who has called the beautiful Southern Highlands home for the past 8 years. In this biography, we'll explore my journey from an aspiring home cook and foundation teacher at the Sydney Seafood School to a respected authority in culinary education, while also highlighting my deep admiration for older individuals and the compassionate care I provide.
Growing up in a family that encouraged cooking and kitchen time preparing meals as a means of connection, I developed a love for food and flavours. My imaginative culinary experiments in the kitchen fueled my passion for cooking.
I pursued formal culinary training, mastering classical techniques and exploring diverse cuisines. My experiences in different kitchens and cooking schools expanded my culinary horizons and shaped my teaching approach. Recognising my talent for teaching, I began presenting cooking classes and workshops, captivating students with my warm and accessible style. My classes foster a sense of community and fun and are filled with tips for success!
In 2012, I moved to the Southern Highlands to live with my extraordinary 88-year-old mother, Suzanne. While her mind remained sharp, her body showed the wear and tear of being an avid gardener. Caring for her taught me valuable skills that I now bring to OneBuddy, a platform where I offer assistance and support to those women living as ONE.
In 2019, my brother Garth and I created Cafe Annesley in Bowral, a friendly meeting spot where residents and locals could enjoy great coffee and delicious homemade food. Although we closed the cafe in early 2022, the experience allowed us to connect with the community and offer a warm, welcoming space.
Throughout my career, I have positively influenced countless individuals through my culinary teachings and compassionate care. My students credit me fo their new confidence in the kitchen, while my experiences caring for my mum shaped my approach to providing help through OneBuddy.
OneBuddy - Customised & personal care for women living as One in the Southern Highlands
Do you have a medical procedure scheduled that will see you needing some extra support when you return home to rest, recover & recharge?
Have you recently been unwell & need a buddy to help with home tasks you usually do?
Do you have family not living close enough or unable due to their circumstances - to give you some extra customised support?
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Food shopping and local errands
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Personalised cooking & food preparation
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Light gardening - weeding & watering
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Washing of clothes & hanging out
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Assist with appointments - transport & being the step in support for family
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Enjoying a laugh, cuppa and sharing their stories
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Walking a precious fur 🐾 buddy
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Facilitating the use of FaceTime on my iPad for sharing family smiles and catch ups
Let's talk!
Please let's talk about your special ONE.
Meal Preparation
With my home cooking experience I am very happy to shop and prepare meals.
Shopping & Support
From food shopping to errands and personal appointments I can assist in an easy plan. Facilitating FaceTime calls on my I pad is very popular with my clients.
Extras
OneBuddy services have been very popular with family living away or overseas from their special ONE.
What Anna's Clients Say
“All dishes turned out beautifully and it gave me a boost of confidence, realising that I could actually do this! And of course eating all the food afterwards 😁”
Kate
Moss Vale
"Dad the roast chicken was phenomenal."
"When's Anna coming back?"
George, Evelyn & Grace
Burrawang
"Anna is a very special human being who gives of herself unstintingly, there has always been that ‘bit extra’ which made us residents feel ‘cared about' at Cafe Annesley".
Rob
Bowral
"Anna is amazing and I always look forward to her visits. I am so grateful for her home cooking too. She is just what I needed to help me continue to live as ONE at 93 in my own home."
Pat
Bowral