VIVEK SINGH’S NEW COOKBOOK: SPIRIT & SPICE

Marking The Cinnamon Collection’s 25th anniversary celebrations, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Vivek Singh is releasing Spirit & Spice (£50), his seventh book and most personal to date.

Part cookbook, part memoir, Spirit & Spice offers an intimate look at the food, people, places and philosophy that have shaped the groundbreaking restaurants that helped redefine modern Indian dining in Britain, as well as Vivek’s pioneering career.

Published to coincide with this landmark milestone, the book weaves together behind-the-scenes stories from the kitchen and reflections on 25 years in an ever-changing restaurant landscape. Over 69 full-page signature recipes from the restaurants’ most popular dishes, many appearing in print for the very first time, are accompanied by photography from Jean Cazals.

Spirit & Spice captures the creativity, craftsmanship and curiosity that have become synonymous with The Cinnamon Collection, tracing the journey from the opening of The Cinnamon Club in the historic Old Westminster Library in 2001 to the strong restaurant group it has become today.

Vivek Singh says: “When we opened The Cinnamon Club in 2001, we wanted to challenge expectations of what Indian food in Britain could be. Twenty-five years later, that sense of curiosity and challenge is still what drives us.

“Spirit & Spice is not just a record of our recipes, but of the people, places and moments behind them. Some dishes have become part of our story because of the guests who loved them, the chefs who helped shape them, or the memories attached to them.

“I am incredibly proud of what The Cinnamon Collection has become, but more than anything, this book is a tribute to the team who have been part of that journey, including colleagues such as Rakesh Ravindran and Hari Nagaraj, who have been with us from the very beginning. This book is also about lessons and learnings from a life in restaurants over the last 25 years. I hope readers will enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories, as well as recreating some of the most-loved dishes from our restaurants at home.”

The Cinnamon Collection comprises of restaurants across the UK: Cinnamon Kitchen in Battersea, the City and Leeds; and Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden as well as The Cinnamon Club in Westminster. Vivek Singh is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in Indian fine dining having played a significant role in shaping modern Indian dining in Britain. He is a bestselling author, television personality and regular guest at culinary events both in the UK and overseas.

Spirit & Spice will be available from 1st October 2026 through selected retailers, including Amazon, Waterstones, and online via The Cinnamon Collection. The book is priced at £50.

Pre-order Spirit & Spice now and take home a piece of restaurant history: www.thecinnamoncollection.com/blog/shop/50-cookery-book-cinnamoncollection/.