For the Love of Food

‘If this book helps me cook food even 10% as well as Paul, then I will be delighted’ – Ed Gamble

‘Paul is that rarest of chefs. He works with breathtaking skill, focus and passion and yet never forgets to squeeze every ounce of joy from life! His food is a direct expression of that way of living.’ – Andi Oliver

‘Paul’s food is superb. Fresh, seasonal, super tasty, imaginative and yet classic at the same time. What a chef and restaurateur!’ – Fred Sirieix

‘Love, love, love this book’ – Monica Galetti

‘I’ve long admired Paul’s cooking and work ethic. He has a brilliant knack for creating memories with his food; something that shines through in this collection of recipes. A whole chapter on custard too? My god, yes please.’ – Richard Corrigan

‘There’s something here for everyone, and many of the dishes are so brilliantly British but with Paul’s clever twists and touches – a marvellous porridge, Scotch eggs, sensational sandwiches, his granny’s chip butty, a glorious, show-stopping trifle… Delicious, fun and mouth-watering, this is Paul’s first book and it is first-class.’ – Raymond Blanc

‘In addition to the predictably great recipes, Paul’s writing is completely heartfelt.’ – Rick Stein

‘What a magical, amazing, and brilliant long-awaited book. Paul has that rare ability to be able to create beautiful, quality dishes, with outstanding chef technique but make them completely accessible and homely. Dish after dish that you want to cook again and again. A must have cook for every home cook.’ – Tom Kerridge

‘A fabulous debut book that makes you hungry. Paul has grown from a cheeky young chef to a wonderful, passionate restaurateur.’ – Angela Hartnett OBE

‘Dive into this beautiful collection of evocative recipes & stories full of love and coastal inspiration. Simply joyful.’ - Emily Scott

Award-winning chef Paul Ainsworth began his career helping at his parents’ Southampton guesthouse. Paul’s first big break was working at the Michelin-starred Rhodes in the Square in London, before moving to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Since then, Paul has built The Ainsworth Collection in Padstow, Cornwall, including their Michelin-starred restaurant Paul Ainsworth at No6, Caffe Rojano, The Mariners public house and their 6-suite boutique hotel, Padstow Townhouse. Paul appeared on BBC2’s Great British Menu in 2011 and now makes regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch and MasterChef. Paul was a Judge/Mentor on ITV’s prime time show Next Level Chef in 2023, with Gordon Ramsay and Nyesha Arrington.