Books for Cooks - lunch inside a bookshop!

👩‍🍳 Good food, great cookbooks, and even better company.

This meetup takes us to Books for Cooks, a charming Notting Hill spot where a cookbook shop meets a working kitchen. We’ll browse shelves filled with inspiring food books, then enjoy freshly made dishes prepared from the very recipes around us.

You can find more information on the bookshop’s website here.

Lunch costs around £10 and is served strictly at 12.

It’s a relaxed, sociable setting - perfect for chatting, sharing a meal, and connecting with fellow food and culture lovers over something a little different.

📕 How the meetup will flow

We’ll start by gathering outside Books for Cooks at 11am and we’ll wait 10-15mins for everyone to arrive. We will then go inside and have a relaxed browse through the shelves - a great way to break the ice and discover new favourites.

After that, we’ll move to the café area to enjoy one of their freshly prepared dishes, all cooked from book recipes in-store.

We’ll keep things easy-going, with plenty of time to chat, share recommendations, and connect over good food and books before wrapping up.

🍽️Who this is for

This meetup is ideal for anyone who enjoys good food, great conversation, and discovering unique places. Whether you’re a keen home cook, a casual foodie, or just looking to meet like-minded people in a relaxed setting, you’ll feel right at home.

Come solo or with a friend - it’s all about easy conversation and shared experience.

Important to note

1. They don’t accommodate dietary requirements.
2. Lunch is served strictly at 12pm and costs around £10.
3. There is no option to choose meals except for dessert.
4. We can’t book and we’ll need to queue outside.
5. We may not find space in the cafe in which case we’ll go elsewhere.
6. This is perfect for you if you love an adventure. Avoid if you get annoyed with queues or might get disappointed if we don’t find a table.