Penguin Random House South Africa is proud to announce the following finalists in their respective categories for the 32nd Gourmand World Cookbook Awards:
- Celebrity Chefs (English) – Greedy Girl by Jenny Morris
- Celebrity Chefs (World) – Bella’s Kitchen by Isabella Niehaus
- Entertaining – The Art of Hosting by Louise Volschenk
- Illustrations & Barbeque – Jan Braai Idees vol vrees by Jan Braai & Kobus Galloway
- First Cookbook – Paradise by Kenneth Tebogo Middleton
- Hotels – Food Safari with Isibindi by Isibindi Lodges
- Private Chefs – You’re Invited by Zandi Manyaku
- Design (English) & Indian – The Journey by Naqiyah Mayat
- Asian (Published outside Asia) – Madame Curry by Yudhika Sujanani
- Food Heritage (English) – Retro Karoo Food by Tony Jackman
- Health and Nutrition Books (English) – Making Healthy Happen by Claire Julsing-Strydom
- Spices & Herbs – The Cape Malay Culinary Masterclass by Cariema Isaacs
- Easy Recipes – Simply More Zola by Zola Nene
- Meat Books & Diet (English) – Living The Ultimate Carnivore Lifestyle by Hendrik Marais
The winners will be announced in May 2027.
The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau. Every year, they honour the best food and wine books, printed or digital, as well as food television. This year there are 1453 finalists from 210 countries. For more information on the awards, visit www.cookbookfair.com
For interviews, covers and/or author photographs, contact Jean Pieters at jpieters@penguinrandomhouse.co.za
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