Prue Coats

Prue Coats was born in Scotland and grew up in Buckinghamshire surrounded by horses. During the war she worked for the Free French and afterwards for the British Bloodstock Agency.

In 1952 she married Archie Coats, the famous wood pigeo shooter. Their life together was filled with good sport which led to the pleasures of the table and many convivial friendships. All this reflected in her varied and excellent recipes.

Prue Coats was a well-known contributor to Shooting Times and The Field. She died in 2020.