Berry and Stein at star-studded Ebury food showcase

Ebury hosted chefs Rick Stein, Yotam Ottolenghi and Mary Berry in a star-studded bash at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho on Monday night (10th July) as part of a food writing showcase for 2017.

Publishing director Lizzy Gray told attending authors, agents, retailers and press the event was an opportunity "to celebrate all your books - past, present and forthcoming".

Pic 1: Sarah and Rick Stein with Mary Berry, Pic 2: Yotam Ottolenghi talks to fellow guests

Gray said each book was "a labour of love" between the designer, illustrator, editor, agent, and authors - thanking the latter especially.

Other authors present included Melissa Hemsley and 2016's "Great British Bake Off" winner Candice Brown, whose debut publishes with Ebury Press this week. 

Pic 1: Annabel Karmel and Melissa Hemsley, Pic 2: Rick Stein with Candice Brown

Ebury author Annabel Karmel, who earlier this year opted to self-publish her next title, Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book, was also in attendance.

Authors' books for autumn 2017 were presented on a large screen as a backdrop while guests consumed cocktails and canapes.