East End Eats

By Stephan Bucher

East End Eats is more than just a cookbook; it is a gateway to East London's vibrant and eclectic culinary scene. Displaying an array of recipes from the coolest and most popular restaurants in the area, this book offers a unique insight into the diverse and imaginative cooking typical of East London. Authored by the marketing and hospitality expert, Stephan Bucher, East End Eats presents a compilation of recipes that reflect the rich cultural heritage and burgeoning food culture of East London. The recipes featured in this book range from iconic dishes of top restaurants like Angelina and Galvin La Chapelle to cocktails from leading bars such as Map Maison and Looking Glass. With clear and concise instructions plus stunning photography, any cook, novice or experienced, can replicate the signature flavours of East London in their own home. 
Add some East London flair to your personal cooking with this incredible addition to your cookbook collection. Regardless of whether you are an experienced foodie or just curious about new cuisines, East End Eats is a must-have for all who desire to sample the cuisine of one of the most exciting food destinations worldwide.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
• Release date: Jul 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9781912850174

Stephan Bucher

Stephan Bucher is an East End resident and marketing and hospitality expert. East End Eats is his first book.

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Contents

Title Page

Introduction

Early Bird

Breakfast and brunch

Small Bites & Sides

Global tapas

Signatures

Main dishes

Imbibe to survive

Cocktails

Copyright

Introduction

I first had the idea for East End Eats at home in spring of 2017. I had lost my wallet on the previous bank holiday Monday and had to cancel my trip to Australia because I had no credit cards, driver’s licence, or way of paying for anything during my trip. I stayed at home in London for days looking out the window wondering; could I holiday in my very own suburb?

The idea for East End Eats was never about beginning at the high end. It was about making a book that would suit both a Londoner and a visitor. In the ten years that I have lived in London, Shoreditch and the East End has seen massive regeneration, transforming from a no-go area with high crime rates, to a place populated by creative types and artists. It’s now one of the most desirable places to live in London, if not the world.

The East End has gone from strength to strength and despite the duality between the original inhabitants, to the mix of city bankers who work just down the street, there is an unusual harmony in the area and that is something quite unique to London.

The people in the area at the weekend differ to those who are here midweek. Weekend markets like Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Broadway Market are full of both visitors and Londoners; however take a walk along Regent’s Canal on a Tuesday afternoon and you will see locals walking their dogs, cycling and generally doing outdoors exercise.

In this digital age, we all rely on our phones to hunt for the coolest places to go, but sometimes we just need to sit down and relax with a book that is both beautiful and evocative – there’s nothing that can be compared to the tactile