Much Ado About Cooking: Delicious Shakespearean Feasts for Every Occasion - PRE ORDER
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A stunning collection of recipes from, and inspired by, the most famous literary figure in the world, produced in collaboration with Shakespeare's Globe
Published on October 23rd 2025
From patties and platters to sweet dishes and tarts, Shakespeare's plays are full of delicious food. With as-yet-unseen recipes from The Globe archives and new recipes inspired by the bard, Much Ado About Cooking is a delightful celebration of delicious dishes that capture the spirit of Shakespeare's literary work and life in the Elizabethan era. Featuring moreish food images alongside stunning woodcut illustrations, quotes from the plays and fascinating literary facts, this is the perfect addition to any Shakespeare fan's bookshelf and the ideal gift with a literary twist.
Sam Bilton is an author, historian and broadcaster who specialises in food history. She loves talking about food from the past and regularly takes part in talks, cookery demonstrations and TV and radio. She recently launched the Comfortably Hungry food history podcast.
Every purchase you make supports the work of Shakespeare's Globe. Thank you!
Details:
Author: Sam Bilton
Book Type: Hardback
Pages: 208
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Hachette UK,
Carmelite House
50 Victoria Embankment,
London, EC4Y 0DZ
Contact: Helen Gibbs
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Hachette Ireland,
8 Castlecourt Centre,
Dublin 15,
D15 XTP3, Ireland
Contact: email: info@hbgi.ie
A stunning collection of recipes from, and inspired by, the most famous literary figure in the world, produced in collaboration with Shakespeare's Globe
Published on October 23rd 2025
From patties and platters to sweet dishes and tarts, Shakespeare's plays are full of delicious food. With as-yet-unseen recipes from The Globe archives and new recipes inspired by the bard, Much Ado About Cooking is a delightful celebration of delicious dishes that capture the spirit of Shakespeare's literary work and life in the Elizabethan era. Featuring moreish food images alongside stunning woodcut illustrations, quotes from the plays and fascinating literary facts, this is the perfect addition to any Shakespeare fan's bookshelf and the ideal gift with a literary twist.
Sam Bilton is an author, historian and broadcaster who specialises in food history. She loves talking about food from the past and regularly takes part in talks, cookery demonstrations and TV and radio. She recently launched the Comfortably Hungry food history podcast.
Every purchase you make supports the work of Shakespeare's Globe. Thank you!
Details:
Author: Sam Bilton
Book Type: Hardback
Pages: 208
We offer free UK delivery on orders over £30.
- Royal Mail – untracked
- DHL Next Day Delivery at checkout
International shipping options:
- Global Mail - Tracked standard service
- Express Worldwide – faster delivery with tracking
Made-to-order items
Some products are shipped directly from our suppliers. If your order includes both made-to-order and stocked items, they may arrive in separate parcels. For more details, visit our Delivery & Returns page
Manufacturer contact information
Hachette UK,
Carmelite House
50 Victoria Embankment,
London, EC4Y 0DZ
Contact: Helen Gibbs
EU Authorised Representative Information
Hachette Ireland,
8 Castlecourt Centre,
Dublin 15,
D15 XTP3, Ireland
Contact: email: info@hbgi.ie
