The City of London Cook Book

The City of London Cook Book

by Brian Platt (Illustrator), Brian Platt (Illustrator), The Lord Mayor of London (Foreword), Peter Gladwin (Author)

Synopsis

The City of London Cook Book is a serendipitous combination of fact, gossip, humour and mouth-watering recipes and includes contributions by key figures and chefs including previous London Mayor, Ken Livingstone and Gordon Ramsey, Rick Stein and Anton Mossiman. This unique compendium explores the food of the city; its traditions, recipes and obscurities. Top city restaurateur and chef Peter Gladwin, reveals a world beyond normally closed doors, spectacular royal receptions, livery company feasts and boardroom banquets. Fascinating facts, quirky quotes, rare illustrations and fabulous food await your delectation.

Written by top chef and restaurateur, Peter Gladwin, who has catered for the Queen's Jubilee, numerous state banquets and events at almost every unusual venue in London.
This unique book is a compendium of the City's foods and traditions. With information about the traditional feasts, background on the dining rooms of banks, businesses and livery companies and recipes from numerous VIP's and top chefs it is set to be a perennial favourite.

Contributors include:
Terence Conran , Josceline Dimbleby, The Duke of Kent, Ken Livingstone, Sir John Major, Anton Mossimann, Gordon Ramsay, Rick Stein, Michael Winner, Antony Worrall Thompson and many more...

All profits benefit the Lord Mayor's Appeal for the Treloar Trust

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 238
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Accent Press Ltd
Published: 18 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1905170386
ISBN 13: 9781905170388

Author Bio
Peter Gladwin is a well known figure in the City of London where he has brought his unique style of modern British cooking to many historic occasions. From parading the Swan at The Swan Feast to carving the Baron of Beef at the Lord Mayor's Banquet, he has become a leading authority on City hospitality. Peter has written two previous successful recipe books - The Entertaining Cook and Party Ingredients, both divulging his secrets for easy entertaining at home. He also presents cookery masterclasses in aid of various charities and has regularly appeared on television and radio. A prolific, totally hands-on chef, he enjoys the variety and challenge of different outlets, runs a group of restaurants and creates all of his own. Peter lives in West Sussex with his wife Bridget and three sons. They also own Nutbourne Vineyards producing a range of award winning English wines.