Meze Publishing | We Can Publish Your Cook Book

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Discover beautiful books by chefs and home cooks or browse our selection of regional recipe books

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We publish a varied range of bespoke titles with talented chefs and home cooks – if you’ve got a great cookbook idea, we’d love to hear from you!

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Let’s work together

We are specialists in designing and producing cookbooks, providing you with a creative and professional publishing service.

Editorial

We will edit and proofread your content for consistency and accuracy, offering creative input where needed, while making sure the style and tone stay true to your overall vision.

Photography

We use experienced freelance photographers who will work with you to capture your food at its very best, creating stunning full colour imagery to be featured throughout your book.

Design

We work with your vision to create a standout cover and beautiful interior with designs that offer a visually coherent and accessible end result.

PR & Marketing

We will devise a targeted strategy for reaching local and national media across all forms of press, from print magazines to podcasts, as well as promoting the book across social media channels.

Retail

We combine your sphere of influence with our extensive network of contacts, covering large distributors and independents all over the country, to sell your book and maximise profits.

Pre-Order Now Lebnani

“In these recipes, Jad offers more than flavour – he shares his experiences and warmth. This book is true celebration of Lebanese home cooking, grounded in memories and full of heart. Yalla, let’s cook from it. ” Sami Tamimi

In Lebnani, celebrated chef Jad Youssef invites readers to experience the warmth, generosity and soul of Lebanese cooking through recipes passed down through generations of his family. In his debut book, Jad returns to the dishes and memories that shaped his life in Beirut and beyond, celebrating Lebanese food as it is truly lived and eaten.
Featuring 84 authentic recipes from his family’s kitchen in Lebanon and his award-winning restaurant Lebnani in Surrey, the book reveals secret spice blends, time-honoured techniques and beloved family dishes that bring people together around the table.

*Pre-order now* Lebnani

Little Book of Sheffield 2025!

Arriving in time for Christmas!

Sheffield’s independent scene is still thriving, so we’ve made a new book to tell you all about it – you’re welcome! From cafés, pubs and bars to the shops, makers and cultural hubs that give the city its character, this jam-packed journey through the city celebrates the people and places that make the Steel City shine.

Full of much-loved favourites, exciting new ventures and conversations with some of the key voices in our indie scene, The Little Book of Sheffield 2025 is your companion to exploring the neighbourhoods we’re proud to call home. Whether you’re a local or a curious visitor, it’s the perfect way to dive into our uniquely indie city.

Little Book of Sheffield 2025

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Autumn

A beautiful cookbook featuring hearty, comforting, family recipes for the ultimate cosy season.

Food content creator and TV and radio presenter Sam Nixon has always nurtured a love of cookery and since becoming a Celebrity MasterChef finalist, he has established a loyal foodie following. Sam’s debut cookbook features over 90 autumnal recipes that capture the magic of his favourite season, sharing warming soups, stews, pies and puds alongside irresistible festive flavours for Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.

Autumn invites you to celebrate the beauty in slowing down and settling in with food that warms your belly, heart and soul.

*Pre-order Now* Autumn

The Foragers Table

Embark on a journey through the rhythms of land and sea with The Forager’s Table, inspired by the Pignut & The Hare kitchen in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Discover simple, seasonal dishes celebrating wild ingredients like elderflower and wild garlic, alongside oils and preserves. Organised by season, it reflects chef Tom Heywood’s ethos of sustainability, community and connection – encouraging readers to cook, share and explore the edible treasures found across the UK.

The Foragers Table

Testimonials

Let our clients tell you in their own words about their experience of publishing with us

Luke Payne

The Pack Horse

“Publishing my first cookbook was a daunting prospect initially, but Meze provided the tools and support to make it as easy as possible at every step of the process. All the people involved are passionate about making quality books that fit the vision of the author, so each step from design to editorial has been both professional and open-ended, allowing room for creativity and ideas to be tested and brought to life on the page.”

Jon Watts

Watts Cooking

“I thought publishing a cook book would be super complicated, but Meze made it really simple and straight forward, guiding me through each step. The process was smooth without any hiccups. When I finally saw the finished book I was really impressed with how quality the book was, from the photos, to the design and even the quality of printing.”

Jenny Jefferies

For The Love of the Land, For The Love of the Sea, For The Love of the Land II, Islands In a Common Sea

“Meze Publishing are passionate about food, books and people, making them such a straightforward and fun company to work with. Phil Turner, the director, believed in my concept right from the very beginning, which was just brilliant. Working with such a first-class, talented team, who offer you as much freedom and guidance as you need, made it all very enjoyable. I put my heart and my soul into my books, and they did too.”