Bubala: Middle Eastern-inspired Vegetarian Recipes to Share

Who is the author? Marc Summers is the founder of Bubala, a beloved vegetarian restaurant born from his leap from finance into the vibrant world of Middle Eastern-inspired cooking. Since launching a pop-up that evolved into acclaimed brick and mortar sites in London’s Spitalfields, Soho and King’s Cross, his culinary vision has brought playful, flavour-packed dishes to diners across the city.

What’s it about? Bring the spirit of Bubala into your kitchen with this vibrant vegetarian cookbook. Celebrated for its bold Middle Eastern flavours and playful approach to vegetables, Bubala shows you how to transform everyday produce into accomplished dishes.

Inside, you’ll find 100 original recipes ranging from mezze-style plates like Burnt Butter Hummus, Halloumi with Nigella Seed Honey, and Oyster Mushroom Skewers to spectacular showstoppers such as Braised Fennel with Harissa Labneh and Romano Pepper Mujadara with Whipped Feta. Each recipe is designed for sharing, bringing restaurant-quality food to your table with ease.

Alongside these centrepieces, there are chapters dedicated to salads, sides, skewers and pantry staples, so you can elevate both everyday meals and special occasions. The dishes use only fresh, natural ingredients, so the flavours shine as brightly at home as they do in the restaurant.

With its striking design, photography by an award-winning photographer, and insightful cooking tips throughout, this book is more than just a collection of recipes, it’s an invitation to experience Bubala’s convivial, flavour-packed approach to vegetarian cooking in your own home.

Perfect for: fans of Bubala, vegetarian cooks, and anyone who loves Middle Eastern-style flavours.