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Sydney Writers' Festival: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary

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Event

Sydney Writers' Festival: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary


Time & date

2:00pm - 2:55pm, 21st May 2026


Location

Carriageworks View map

245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, NSW 2015


Tickets

Bookings Essential

Adult from $45 Concession from $40 Available via Livestream Day Pass

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About

On a mission to spread the joy of good food, Australia’s beloved chef Stephanie Alexander released The Cook’s Companion in 1996.

Now, 30 years and half a million copies later, the book on everybody’s kitchen shelf is back in a fully updated edition with new recipes and expanded information. Offering invaluable insights, tips and tricks from an Australian food icon, The Cook’s Companion 30th Anniversary Edition is ready to inspire a new generation of cooks.

Hear from Stephanie – the creative and authoritative food thinker behind the essential resource – in conversation with fellow chef Adam Liaw in this special event.

Book

The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary Edition

A FULLY UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW RECIPES AND ENTRIES CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COOKBOOK – OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD

‘Anyone who cooks – or eats – needs this book.’ NIGELLA LAWSON
‘A must-have.’ JAMIE OLIVER
‘The definitive book on all subjects.’ YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
The Cook’s Companion has helped shape a nation of quality home cooks.’ NEIL PERRY
‘The go-to reference that gives cooks at every level continuous inspiration.’ MAGGIE BEER

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