BiBi The Cookbook
Stories from my Bibi
$80.00
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2025
Summary
The much-anticipated debut cookbook from the lauded chef behind BiBi, the innovative and groundbreaking Indian restaurant in London beloved by critics and customers alike.
Chet Sharma began his career as an academic before working as a development chef for many of the world’s best restaurants, from Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain, to Moor Hall in West Lancashire, in the north of England. When the time came to open his own restaurant, his heritage and background provided the inspirati…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837290505 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1837290504 |
| Author: | Chet Sharma |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.28kg |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 214mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
‘This is what I [want] elevated Indian food to be – fun, but humble, not trying to outdo home food but support and expand it. When I learned what the name of this ‘fancy’ restaurant, BiBi, meant, it all made sense – grandma.’ – Aziz Ansari, actor and comedian
‘Chet reconciles memories and experiences and the legacy of generations of his forebears with the flavours and textures that shaped them, protecting their essence and the stories that give them their soul.’ – Andoni Aduriz, chef‘Chet has a wonderful restaurant that deserves all the plaudits and credits that it gets.’ – Tom Kerridge, chef‘Chet and his team could not be more serious-minded in their approach to making the rest of us all feel great. For that, our thanks should be innumerable.’ – Olly Smith, wine expert‘Even the most delicious food tastes twice as good in the right environment, surrounded by old friends and a chef like Chet, who instantly becomes a friend for life.’ – Hans Zimmer, composer‘Delves into Sharma’s heritage and culinary discoveries.’ – The Glossary
‘Reveals the extraordinary lengths [Sharma] and his team go to deliver some of the UK’s most progressive and exciting Indian cuisine…the book itself is highly readable, mixing recipes with Sharma’s dry, often amusing reflections.’ – Restaurant Magazine
‘Meant to inspire excitement and exploration in modern home cooks.’ – Cleveland.com
‘This isn’t just a chef showing off his repertoire; it’s a grandchild honouring the women, families and friendship that have shaped his understanding of food.’ – The Caterer
‘Published by Phaidon, it’s part cookbook, part memoir – a love letter to heritage, innovation, and heartfelt hospitality. Featuring beautiful photography and reflections from notable admirers, BiBi: The Cookbook is a must-have for food lovers and design aficionados alike.’ – Luxuria Lifestyle
‘Recreate dishes from Bibi, like the Wookey-hole cheese papad, Lahori chicken, seekh kebabs and Alphonso mango lassi’ – Hot Dinners
‘If you think we use ‘genius’ lightly, well, we’re talking about a man with a physics PhD from Oxford. Featuring 60 of his best recipes, his new cookbook confirms he’s a planet-sized talent in the kitchen too.’ – SL Man
‘An ingenious mix of part cookbook and part journal, it offers intimate stories of Sharma’s culinary journey, alongside reflections from notable fans including Andoni Aduriz, Aziz Ansari, Trevor Noah, Hans Zimmer, and more.’ – En Vols
About The Author
Chet Sharma
Dr Chet Sharma is chef-patron at BiBi in Mayfair. A second generation British Indian, Chet’s love of food and cooking was fuelled by time spent in the Indian subcontinent with his grandmothers. He studied Chemistry and Neurology at UCL, followed by a second Master’s and a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Oxford in 2012. He finally swapped academia for a career in some of the world’s finest Michelin-starred kitchens, before opening BiBi, his much-loved debut restaurant in Mayfair, London.
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