Cooking for People

The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining, from South London’s chef-vanguard Michael Davies.

“The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” - Jeremy Lee

"Mike’s food instantly puts a smile on your face and the recipes in this book are no exception, they’re destined to make home cooks and their guests very happy. Simple, no fuss cooking. My heaven." – Richard Corrigan​

The Camberwell Arms is often hailed for serving the best roast dinners and owner Mike Davies is the ideal guide to help you recreate his renowned menus for entertaining at home. His fool proof recipes deliver way more than any Dishpatch box ever could and ensure your guests will leave wowed and well fed.

Containing beautiful seasonal menus for home cooks – including Jerusalem artichoke, mushroom and cavolo nero pie with buttered barley; Whole baked turbot with creamed leeks; and Slow-roast pork shoulder with chestnut polenta – Cooking for People will break down early prep into achievable chunks and hold your hand through the execution on the day.

This cookbook is the perfect accompaniment for any household that loves to host and includes a menu for Vegan, Vegetarian, Fish or Meat for each season, so you can cater for everyone.

Reviews

'Mike is one of those pioneer cooks that knows how to turn a few ingredients into truly unforgettable meals.” – Ravneet Gill

“Mike just gets refined comfort eating like no other chef and I don’t doubt for a second this debut will become a classic.” – Gizzi Erskine

“The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” – Jeremy Lee

"Mike’s food instantly puts a smile on your face and the recipes in this book are no exception, they’re destined to make home cooks and their guests very happy. Simple, no fuss cooking. My heaven." – Richard Corrigan ​

PRAISE FOR MIKE:

“If you believe the stories, [Frank’s] invented negronis, rooftops and Peckham itself.”– Evening Standard

“The reopening of Peckham rooftop bar Frank’s Cafe marks the start of summer for London. It's like a ritual. The bar announces its return date and the weather immediately brightens up.” –Time Out

About the author

Born and bred Londoner Michael Davies started work as a chef more than 15 years ago, abandoning a degree in Biology at Manchester University to follow his passion for food. He learnt on the job and worked at the award-winning gastropubs The Anchor and Hope (Waterloo) and The Canton Arms (Stockwell) before launching cult-status rooftop bar Frank’s Café in Peckham in 2008. Since then he has opened The Camberwell Arms.