We are lucky to have a lovely range of restaurants within easy reach of our home in Algorfa. However, sometimes, especially at this time of year when it's cold at night, you just can't be bothered to drag yourself away from the blazing log fire, yet you don't feel like cooking either. What's a girl to do?
Well, if a girl - or guy - has any sense, they'll check out The Country Kitchen. It's your virtual restaurant in Spain, where you can choose the food for a dinner party for 6 or 16, or a cosy night in for just the two of you. The Country Kitchen is the brainchild of Scotsman Jim Stewart. 6 years ago, they had an offer they couldn't refuse for their busy restaurant and takeaway, and they decided to move to Spain.
Although Jim didn't really want to run a restaurant again, he was tempted to open up a restaurant which had been closed for 3 years. Within months, it was so busy the Spanish owner wanted to treble the rent, so Jim and his wife retired from the restaurant business once more. However, it seems the people of Murcia were not prepared to say 'Adios' to Jim's cooking, because they were persuaded to serve first Sunday lunches, then all the food at Camposol Golf Club.
The idea for The Country Kitchen had been there since they came to Spain, and over the next 4 years, they worked on it. When they received an offer for their business, Jim decided it was time to commit to his idea of supplying home cooked meals to people who either can't or won't cook for themselves. The rapidly expanding client base includes elderly people, busy workers, and those who would rather not spend their spare time in the kitchen, and business is booming.
Customers can choose from 12 different home made soups, various starters, and so many main courses you really will be spoiled for choice. All the food is prepared in Jim's kitchen near Totana, Murcia, under his direction. Whether your preference is Beef Bourginon or the scrumptious sounding Mushroom and Ale Casserole, there's sure to be something to suit your tastes. And with prices from just 1.20 Euro for soups and 2.95 Euro for main courses, the Country Kitchen menu is within everyone's reach. In the unlikely event that nothing tickles your taste buds, just contact Jim and he'll come up with exactly what you want.
One innovative service offered by Country Kitchen is a home visit from the in house Nutrition Coach to work out a healthy menu tailored to your preferences and health requirements. The great thing about Country Kitchen is that they provide individual service and products at mass produced prices. For example, you can choose to have your food delivered fresh or frozen, and from as little as 15 Euro, you can order a custom made hamper full of all the things you love to eat. That's a very handy service for people on holiday who don't want to spend hours in the supermarket when they could be on the beach, soaking up the Spanish sun.
At the moment, Country Kitchen only delivers in Murcia and as far as Alicante on the Costa Blanca. However, Jim is looking at extending their delivery base in the near future. The minimum order is just 20 Euro. To place an order, visit the website or call Jim to discuss your requirements.
