New City of London Cookbook, The: From Treacle Toffee to The Lord Mayor's Banquet

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With over 40 years of experience catering for high-society events, including state banquets for the royal family, Peter Gladwin knows a thing or two about putting together a great menu. Here, he shares an array of his own gastronomic delights plus a host of delicious recipes submitted by notable figures and celebrities, all of which can be cooked at home. Recipes are separated into the following chapters: Canapes; Larder; Starters; Salads and Sides; Vegetarian and Vegan; Fish; Meat; Emulsions, Infusions, Essences and Good Gravy; Desserts; Cheese and Savouries; Chocolates and Sweetmeats. Alongside the recipes, Peter shares stories of London, menus he's created, and anecdotes that divulge the secrets of the great kitchens and banquets in the Square Mile, giving the reader a rare and entertaining view behind 'the green baize door'. AUTHOR: Peter Gladwin is a prominent chef in the City of London, at the forefront of glamorous entertaining. Peter's achievements within the hospitality industry have grown throughout his career: he runs one of London's most successful catering companies, Party Ingredients; two acclaimed restaurant groups; a wine import business; and produces fine English wines and pure-bred livestock from his farm in West Sussex. He has also authored three previous cookbooks. SELLING POINTS: Easy to follow , step-by-step recipes Will appeal to food lovers everywhere Over 100 Recipes created by chef Peter Gladwin or other notable celebrities