We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Food & Drink

Are you looking for inspiration for your next meal? At Tales you find a wide selection of books about food and drink. In the selection you find recipes for the hottest new dishes and the beloved classics made like good old mom made them. If you are looking for a lifestyle change you can also dive into our healthy cookbooks and find a guide for the best way to lose weight and keep it for life. If you instead want to spoil your sweet tooth, we recommend you dive into our selection of bakery books with the most delicious recipes for cakes and bread. Are you ready to taste a whole new world of food and drink?
Show more
Filter
Filter
Sort bySort Popular
  • - Global One Dish Dinners
    by Rukmini Iyer
    £15.49

    The Roasting Tin Around the World is a captivating culinary journey penned by the talented Rukmini Iyer. Published in 2020 by Vintage Publishing, this book is a delightful addition to any food enthusiast's library. The book is full of diverse recipes that are not only scrumptious but also easy to prepare. Iyer, with her unique storytelling, takes you on a gastronomic tour around the world, all from the comfort of your kitchen. The book's genre, a blend of travel and culinary arts, makes it a must-have for those who love to experiment with flavours from different parts of the globe. So, embark on a delicious voyage with The Roasting Tin Around the World, and let Rukmini Iyer's culinary expertise guide you through your cooking adventures.

  • - Includes all the delicious recipes from the BBC2 TV series
    by Nadiya Hussain
    £16.99

  • by Chris Thorogood
    £12.99

    Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch. As this book's extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.

  • - Recipes from our Burmese family kitchen
    by Amy Chung & Emily Chung
    £19.49

    'The Rangoon Sisters taught me everything I know about Burmese food.

  • - The True Cuisine of Florence
    by Emiko Davies
    £17.99

  • by Megan Davies
    £10.99

    Enjoy being sugar-free with over 50 incredible recipes, as well as tips and tricks for living happily without refined sugar.

  • - Over 150 delicious comfort-food classics
    by James Martin
    £20.99

    A bumper collection of classics from TV's best-loved chef

  • - A Guide to the Great Grand Cru Vineyards of Burgundy
    by Alan Giles
    £11.49

  • by Tom Kerridge
    £28.49

    The long-awaited cookbook from Tom Kerridge's legendary two-Michelin-star pub. The Hand & Flowers is the first (and only) pub in the world to acquire two Michelin stars. At this relaxed and accessible dining space in the heart of Buckinghamshire, Tom Kerridge serves up innovative, sophisticated dishes that masterfully reinvent and elevate British classics for the twenty-first century. The incredible new cookbook presents 70 of the best dishes that have ever appeared on the menu, including Roast hog with salt-baked potatoes and apple sauce; Slow-cooked duck breast, peas, duck-fat chips and gravy; Smoked haddock omelette; Salt cod Scotch egg with red pepper sauce and picante chorizo; and Chocolate and ale cake with salted caramel and muscovado ice cream. With specially commissioned photography by renowned photographer Cristian Barnett, The Hand & Flowers Cookbook is a stunning celebration of one of the world's best and most authentic restaurants.

  • by Jane Devonshire
    £16.99

    This is the food that MasterChef winner Jane cooks at home - stress-free with easily available ingredients. Food that families can enjoy, and packed full of recipes which can be on the table for quick for mid-week dinners (as well as those that show your inner masterchef!). From three-cheese mushroom lasagne to spiced fried cauliflower with a green siracha salsa, these mouth-watering recipes are easily accessible for anyone who has to live with coeliac or gluten intolerances.And why meat free as well as gluten free? Jane's a busy mum, and whatever she cooks have to be eaten by all in her house. With her son diagnosed as Coeliac, it was natural that gluten-free would become the norm in the Devonshire household, and when her daughter turned veggie a few years ago, Jane wanted to serve good, hearty meals that the rest of the family wouldn't complain about, or feel short-changed by. In this book, Jane shares her family's favourite dishes, helping busy feeders everywhere keep the crowds happy.

  • - 60 easy recipes that any idiot can make
    by James May
    £14.99

    Oh Cook! is a foolproof manual packed with practical information and delicious recipes for even the most basic of home cooks. If, like James May, the sight of the kitchen strikes fear into your very heart and you can't identify a spatula from a fish slice - this is the book for you.

  • - Everything You Need to Know From Set-up to Cooking Techniques, with 70 Recipes
    by James Whetlor
    £21.99

    Dive into the world of culinary arts with 'Cooking on the Big Green Egg' by James Whetlor. Published in 2021 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, this book is a must-read for all food lovers. As a renowned author in the genre of cookery, Whetlor takes you on an exciting journey, teaching you how to master the art of cooking on the Big Green Egg. From basic techniques to advanced recipes, this book covers it all. It's more than just a cookbook; it's a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to explore the endless possibilities of cooking on the Big Green Egg. So, gear up to fire up your grill and create some mouth-watering dishes. This book is a testament to Whetlor's expertise and Quadrille Publishing Ltd's commitment to bringing the best culinary books to readers. Grab your copy today and embark on your culinary journey!

  • by Marion Kummerow
    £10.49

  • - The science, practice and possibilities
    by James Strawbridge
    £18.99

  • - Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to be
    by Dave Asprey
    £11.99

    Break the rules, not the fast with world-renowned biohacker and New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey.

  • - 100+ Quick and Delicious Recipes from Traditional to Gourmet
    by Hormel Foods
    £8.99

    The official SPAM (R) Cookbook is here, featuring over 100 elevated recipes for breakfast, appetizers, main courses, and snacks, all starring this key ingredient.

  • by Yotam Ottolenghi & Ixta Belfrage
    £21.99

    Flavour-forward, vegetable-based recipes are at the heart of Yotam Ottolenghi's food. In this stunning new cookbook Yotam and co-writer Ixta Belfrage break down the three factors that create flavour and offer innovative vegetable dishes that deliver brand-new ingredient combinations to excite and inspire. Ottolenghi FLAVOUR combines simple recipes for weeknights, low-effort high-impact dishes, and standout meals for the relaxed cook.Packed with signature colourful photography, FLAVOUR not only inspires us with what to cook, but how flavour is dialled up and why it works. The book is broken down into three parts, which reveal how to tap into the potential of ordinary vegetables to create extraordinary food:Process explains cooking methods that elevate veg to great heights; Pairing identifies four basic pairings that are fundamental to great flavour; Produce offers impactful vegetables that do the work for you. With surefire hits, such as Aubergine Dumplings alla Parmigiana, Hasselback Beetroot with Lime Leaf Butter, Miso Butter Onions, Spicy Mushroom Lasagne and Romano Pepper Schnitzels, plus mouthwatering photographs of nearly every one of the more than 100 recipes, Ottolenghi FLAVOUR is the impactful, next-level approach to vegetable cooking that Ottolenghi fans and vegetable lovers everywhere have been craving.

  • - Ingredients, recipes and stories.
    by Nigella Lawson
    £19.49

    Food, for me, is a constant pleasure: I like to think greedily about it, reflect deeply on it, learn from it; it ... More than just a mantra, "cook, eat, repeat" is the story of my life.'Cook, Eat, Repeat is a delicious and delightful combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food. Written in Nigella's engaging and insightful style, this is a cook book full of warmth and personality, and is the ultimate gift for foodies this Christmas.Whether asking 'What is a Recipe?' or declaring death to the Guilty Pleasure, Nigella's wisdom about food and life comes to the fore, with tasty new recipes that readers will want to return to again and again.'The recipes I write come from my life, my home', says Nigella, and here she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through over 150 new recipes that make the most of her favourite ingredients.Dedicated chapters include 'A is for Anchovy' (a celebration of the bacon of the sea), 'Rhubarb', 'A Loving Defence of Brown Food', a suitably expansive chapter devoted to family dinners, plus inspiration for vegan feasts and solo suppers.'A rapturous account of wonderful food and a joyful antidote to everything else' Meera Sodha, Guardian'I can't think of a better companion for these strange times' Bee Wilson, Sunday Times

  • - Epic tales of everyday ingredients
    by Mark Riddaway
    £9.49 - 13.49

    A short history of Britain's favourite food and drink; from strawberries to spaghetti, tomatoes to tea, and how we have enjoyed them over the centuries

  • - Cocktails from Around the World
    by Adrienne Stillman
    £27.49

    The ultimate guide to cocktails for every home and host - a luxurious, fully-illustrated, global celebration of classic and cutting-edge cocktails, packed with fascinating historical detail as well as more than 600 fail-safe recipes

  • - Recipes and Stories from Petee's Pie, New York's Best Pie Shop
    by Petra Paredez
    £16.99

    New York¿s beloved Petee¿s Pie Company serves up more than 80 recipes for the best pies you can make at home Petra (Petee) Paredez shares her personal repertoire of impeccable baking techniques that have made her pie shops, Petee¿s Pie Company and Petee¿s Café, New York darlings. At the heart of it all, the goal is simple¿a tender, ¿aky crust and perfectly balanced ¿lling¿and this cookbook leads the way with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance. A champion of locally sourced ingredients, Paredez features some of the best farms and producers in pröles throughout the book, inspiring us to seek out the very best ingredients for our pies wherever we may live. Filled with vibrant photography and recipes for just about every pie imaginable, from fruit and custard to cream and even savory, Pie for Everyone invites us to share in the magic and endless appeal of pie.

  • by Angelica F Jung
    £13.49

    Easy to follow recipes from YouTube cooking show Simply Mamá Cooks. The show's creator, Angelica Faz Jung is a home cook with a passion for feeding family and friends.

  • - The people, the places, the recipes
    by Helen Cathcart
    £21.99

    Following the success of the original East London Food, this second volume features 20 new culinary hotspots in London''s most progressive, diverse neighbourhood. Since the first edition was published, East London has become firmly established worldover for its abundance of gastronomic talent. The book includes more than 40 profiles of top chefs, young producers and bold entrepreneurs at the heart of a culinary phenomenon - from Michelin-starred chefs and specialist butchers to wild foragers and urban beekeepers. With in-depth interviews and stunning photography, this book guides you on where to go, what to eat and how to cook it at home (thanks to a pull-out booklet with recipes from the chefs).

  • - A French chef rediscovers a great British food heritage
    by Raymond Blanc
    £10.99

    An enchanting book about the orchard that Raymond Blanc planted in the Oxfordshire countryside. Full of ancient varieties of fruit, each one is celebrated through anecdotes and recipes, weaving a rich story about our country's past.

  • - 100 Delicious, Slimming Recipes
    by Kay Featherstone & Kate Allinson
    £16.99

    Minimum fuss. Maximum flavour. More than 100 quick, simple and slimming recipes from Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone, authors of Pinch of Nom, the bestselling cookbook of 2019.From all-in-one family favourites to batch-cook basics and speedy sweet treats, Pinch of Nom Quick & Easy is packed with dishes so delicious you won't even notice they're slimming. With tasty, satisfying meals such as Veggie Satay Noodles, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta and Apple and Apricot Oaty Crumble, you definitely won't feel like you're missing out. Featuring Pinch of Nom's trademark big flavours, these recipes use easy-to-find ingredients to create meals that everyone will love - whether they're watching their waistline or not.'These fast, healthy recipes are so easy and made with simple-to-find ingredients. We're so proud of this food that the whole family can enjoy together.' - Kate & Kay

  • - Quick, Easy and Delicious Recipes For Indoor Grilling & Air Frying
    by Helen Gomez
    £19.49 - 28.99

  • - The Ultimate Ninja Foodi Cookbook For Beginners, Easy and Delicious Recipes for Indoor Grilling
    by Michael Stowe
    £19.49 - 27.99

  • - Easy Tasty Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques For Indoor Grilling & Air Frying
    by Wallace Buendia
    £18.99 - 28.99

  • - Log Coffee Roasts, Keep Track, Record & Rate Different Varieties, Coffee Lovers Gift, Notes, Coffee Drinkers Notebook, Book
    by Amy Newton
    £16.99

Food and drink trends
We have seen a lot of cooking trends in recent years, especially when it comes to sustainability. At Tales you find many cookbooks concerning precisely that. It is actually quite easy to cook sustainably, if you remember these three pieces of advice. 1. always remember to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables so that you reduce transportation that normally leaves a huge climate footprint. 2. use the ingredients that match the season. By doing that you reduce the use of greenhouse farming that also uses a lot of energy. 3. and maybe most importantly; try to lessen your food waste by finding new ways of combining your left-overs. By reducing food waste you also save a lot of money in addition to saving the environment for a lot of wasted energy and unnecessary consumption. If you need creative ideas and new recipes to help you fight food waste, we would recommend you to dive into the cookbook Solo Cooking for a Sustainable Planet
Another trend is food that is easy and fast to cook. In our busy everyday many haven’t got the time to cook, and that makes many choose the easy way by ordering something from the local fastfood restaurant. A choice with little variation and typically not all that healthy. Something Jamie Oliver tries to root out. Jamie Oliver is one of the most popular chiefs in modern time. He has found a way of getting the most tasty meals out of a few good ingredients. Try to dive into his cookery book 5 ingredients - quick & fastfood for easy and cheap recipes for the everyday. Oliver gives his take on healthy dishes that are as fast to make as ordering from your local fastfood restaurant. Jamie Oliver’s collection of easy recipes is also a good cookbook for beginners. 
Fermentation has also gone extremely popular in recent years. The cooking technique might just be the direct opposite of Jamie Oliver’s easy and fast recipes, but many people have started to ferment onions, beetroots, pumpkins and cucumbers at home. You can ferment almost everything, the only limit is your imagination. To ferment is also very sustainable, because it increases the durability of the products you choose to ferment. Read the cookery book The Art of Fermentation to get a guide on how to get started on fermentation. 

Vegan cookery book
Another way of making your cooking more sustainable is also by going vegan - maybe just a day or two every week saves the environment for a lot of CO2. That is why Tales’ collection of food and drink also contains many vegan cookery books. A good vegan cookery book contains delicious and innovative recipes without meat, and it also contains inspiring stories about the vegan life and the challenges it comes with. 
At Tales you find the vegan cookery book Vegan 100 by Gaz Oakley. Oakley gives you a guide with all you need to know, when you go vegan. A book he missed, when he himself went vegan. The vegan cookery book contains no less than 100 green and tasty recipes that makes you forget all about meat. If you want inspiration for your next vegan cookery book take a look at our category Vegetarian cookery that both contains vegan and vegetarian recipes. 

Cookbook for kids
If you want to teach your kids how to cook. You can also find your next cookbook for kids in Tales’ selection. A good cookbook for kids is essential in raising your child, so they can be curious on food and experiment with different recipes. Kids that have cooked in their childhood grow up to be quality-conscious amateur and even professional cooks.  
You can for example let your child discover recipes inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. In the cookery book Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook - from Mugglers to Magic Gina M. Meyers gives her guide to enchanting meals from the fascinating Harry Potter Universe. Let your child take on a magical journey while making their first meal. The enchanting narrative in the cookbook for kids makes your child more curious about cooking and tasting new ingredients. Cooking becomes a form of play. 

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.