The Wishbone Kitchen
Written by
Meredith Hayden
Published
15 May 2025
Who’s the author? Meredith Hayden is a chef, recipe developer, and content creator who left a career in fashion to pursue her passion for cooking. After completing a year of culinary training and working as a line cook at New York restaurant Charlie Bird, she started her private chef and catering business Wishbone Kitchen at just 23 years old.
In addition to her popular online content offering a glimpse into the life of a private chef working in New York City and The Hamptons, Meredith runs the YouTube channel Dinner with Friends and popular weekly newsletter The Group Chat. She was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 for food and drink in 2025.
What’s it about? The Wishbone Kitchen comprises over 100 recipes created with Meredith’s trademark effortless yet elegant style, covering everything from simple 20-minute meals to impressive centrepiece dishes guaranteed to impress your dinner party guests.
Featuring beautiful photography and bespoke illustrations throughout, this cookbook offers all the inspiration you need for seasonal cooking and entertaining year-round.
Perfect for: Fans of Sophie Wyburd’s Tucking In and Alison Roman, or anyone looking for unfussy yet elevated recipes and hosting ideas.
