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The Leading Cookbook Publisher Since 1987

Turn Your Culinary Brand Into a Published Cookbook

As the leading cookbook publisher, we've helped 500+ chefs and food brands become published authors. You cook — we write, photograph, publish, and distribute to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Williams Sonoma, and 50+ retailers worldwide.

500+ cookbooks published
50+ global retailers
Fully turnkey service

Leading Publisher

of Cookbooks

Established

In 1987

Specialists

Cookbook-only

Global Reach

50+ retailers

Turnkey Service

We do it all

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A gourmet dish of grilled salmon with fresh greens and vegetables served on a blue plate

37+

Years of Excellence

About Cook Book Publishing House

Cookbook Publishing Built for Busy Chefs

We understand how demanding your schedule is — and that's exactly why our publishing house exists.

Unlike traditional publishers that require you to write the book, source recipes, test content, and coordinate photography, we offer a fully managed cookbook publishing experience. You don't need to worry about recipe development, testing, writing, or photography. Our team handles it all while you stay focused on what you do best — cooking and building your brand.

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What We Do

Our Turnkey Cookbook Publishing Services

For your cookbook, our team provides end-to-end services that transform your culinary vision into a published masterpiece.

Recipe Creation

You're busy cooking — let us do the writing. We develop simple, flavorful recipes crafted to showcase your cuisine and bring memorable meals to life.

Ghostwriting

You cook, we write. Our professional writers capture your voice and culinary expertise, turning your recipes into a compelling, publication-ready manuscript.

Stunning Photography

Our professional photographers capture each dish beautifully, creating visually engaging images that draw readers in.

Full Production

From start to finish, we handle every aspect — ghostwriting, recipe development, photography, and professional publishing.

Global Distribution

We distribute your cookbook to all major platforms — Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart, Williams Sonoma, and 50+ additional retailers worldwide.

ISBN & Publishing

We secure your ISBN, handle all formatting for print and digital, and ensure your cookbook meets industry standards.

The Process

From Concept to Published Cookbook — We Handle It All

Our streamlined 7-step process makes your cookbook journey seamless and stress-free. You cook — we do everything else.

1

Discovery Call

We learn your concept, cuisine, goals, and target audience to tailor the perfect publishing plan.

2

Cookbook Blueprint

We outline the structure, chapters, tone, and visual style for your cookbook.

3

Recipe Creation & Testing

Our chefs develop and test recipes in our facility to ensure consistency and quality. You're too busy cooking — we handle the recipe development.

4

Ghostwriting

We write the full cookbook from start to finish — professionally structured and publication-ready in your voice.

5

Food Photography

We produce stunning, high-quality imagery that matches your brand and elevates the book.

6

Design & Formatting

We format for print and digital and prepare the book for distribution.

7 Distribution to All Major Platforms — Your book goes live on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Williams Sonoma, and 50+ retailers worldwide
Our Team

The Culinary & Photography Experts Behind Your Book

Our in-house team of professional chefs and food photographers work together to bring your cookbook to life with stunning imagery and delicious recipes.

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Recipe Development

Our chefs develop and test every recipe to ensure perfect results

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Professional Photography

High-end food photography that makes your dishes look irresistible

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Artful Presentation

Every dish is styled to magazine-quality standards

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Culinary Excellence

Our team creates recipes that home cooks can replicate with confidence

500+
Cookbooks Published
50+
Retail Partners
38+
Years Experience
100%
Turnkey Service
Package Options

Choose the Level That Fits Your Goals & Brand

Select the package that aligns with your vision, timeline, and ambitions for your cookbook.

Starter Package

80 Pages

Perfect for first-time authors

  • Cookbook manuscript developed and produced
  • Up to 50 recipes
  • Select professional photos
  • ISBN registration and digital copy
  • Print-ready formatting
  • Fully turnkey production
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Most Popular

Professional Package

120 Pages

Enhanced content & broader reach

  • Expanded cookbook with enhanced content
  • Up to 80 recipes
  • Full-page professional photographs
  • ISBN registration & digital copy
  • Distribution to Barnes & Noble & Amazon
  • Includes foreword, glossary, equipment list
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Ultimate Package

200 Pages

Premium cookbook experience

  • Premium cookbook designed for maximum impact
  • Up to 150 recipes
  • Premium visuals & interactive-ready formatting
  • Custom photo shoot & artwork
  • Softcover, hardcover & ebook formats
  • Distribution to all major retailers
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Ready to Become a Published Cookbook Author?

If you have a concept and a culinary brand, we'll handle the rest — writing, recipes, photography, publishing, and distribution.

Our Work

See Our Publishing Process in Action

Watch how we bring cookbooks to life — from recipe development to professional photography and publishing.

Behind the Scenes: Recipe Development

See how our culinary team develops and tests recipes in our state-of-the-art facility.

Professional Food Photography

Watch our photographers capture stunning imagery that brings every recipe to life.

Our Portfolio

Published Cookbooks We've Produced

A showcase of the cookbooks we've written, designed, photographed, and published for chefs and food brands.

Starplates by Chef Tommy Washington

Starplates

Chef Tommy Washington

Mangia Bene by Chef Alfonso Constrisciani

Mangia Bene

Chef Alfonso Constrisciani

On The Fly Chef

On The Fly Chef

Chef D

Memories Are Made Around the Dinner Table

Memories Are Made

Cookbook

From Donuts to Dinners by Chris McGuinness

From Donuts to Dinners

Chris McGuinness

Fresh & Fit Kitchen with Janel

Fresh & Fit Kitchen

Janel

Simply Jamie by Jamie Oliver

Simply Jamie

Jamie Oliver

From Crook to Cook

From Crook to Cook

Chronicle Books

The Chef Next Door by Amanda Freitag

The Chef Next Door

Amanda Freitag

Denise's Delicacies with Chef Keshia

Denise's Delicacies

Chef Keshia

Chef Michael's Table

Chef Michael's Table

Chef Michael Gattis

Cost Perfection by Chef Michael Gattis

Cost Perfection

Chef Michael Gattis

That's Amore by Chef Salvatore Decristofaro

That's Amore

Chef Salvatore Decristofaro

The Professional Pastry Chef by Bo Friberg

The Professional Pastry Chef

Bo Friberg

The Pastry Chef's Guide

The Pastry Chef's Guide

The Foyer

David Burke's New American Classics

David Burke's New American Classics

David Burke