Neil Buttery

Author, historian and chef

Written before he was well-known, and is his best work. Simple and useful recipes as well as complex multi-stage recipes that really help you learn to organise yourself in the kitchen

Shirley Spear

Chef and food enthusiast

Rick Stein’s original and best paperback cookery book, with no illustrations, just great ideas.

Ed Smith

Food writer

Pretty much all you need to know about prepping and cooking fish. No need for photos.

Tom Kerridge

Owner/Chef Patron of The Hand and Flowers and The Coach, Marlow

Andrew Langley

Food writer

Bob Granleese

Food Editor, Guardian Weekend

Nathan Outlaw

Chef/Restaurateur