Service

Who’s the author? Anna Hedworth is the proprietor and chef at Cook House and Long Friday, two acclaimed restaurants in Newcastle-up-Tyne. Formerly an architect, Anna has since made a splash in the restaurant world, with Cook House being named the Financial Times Restaurant of the Year in 2019 and going on to secure a coveted Michelin Plate in 2021.

Anna is also an award-winning author; her first book, Recipes and Stories from Cook House, was named one of 2019’s Top 10 Food Books by The Sunday Times.

What’s it about? Service lifts the lid on the fast-paced, creative and sometimes challenging world of the professional kitchen. Following a full day at the pass, from pre-opening prep to post-service cool down, this book is chock-full of over 150 recipes from Anna’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that are perfect for recreating at home. It even takes you behind the scenes into the mysterious world of staff meals and offers a fascinating glimpse into the restaurant’s bar and larder.

Bursting with food, friendship and flavour, Service showcases Anna’s signature vibrant and seasonal cooking. These are restaurant-quality dishes designed with a refreshing simplicity that will have you rushing off into the kitchen with your chef’s whites in hand.

Recipes we love: Spiced Pancakes with Poached Rhubarb & Raspberry, BBQ Bavette & Courgettes with Sriracha Aioli, Braised Squid in Red Wine with Fennel & Samphire, and Blood Orange, Cardamom & Olive Oil Cake.

Perfect for: Anyone looking for a behind-the-scenes peak into a professional kitchen, along with anyone in search of inspirational, modern recipes to make at home.