THE BOOKSChefs and Restaurants Food Writing General Kitchen Gardening New Zealand Regional
81 Ponsonby Road,
Ponsonby,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 360 6513
Fax: +64 9 360 6514
Email: books@cookthebooks.co.nz

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK:
Monday to Friday – 10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 4pm
Public holidays as advised.

a love of all things culinary

The idea to open Cook the Books stemmed primarily from a love of food and cooking and from the enjoyment and pleasure of opening a book filled with food ideas.  When you enter the store you will immediately love the feel of the store and the décor.  Set aside plenty of time to experience the delight in being surrounded by hundreds of cookbooks. Comfortable chairs and great music invite you to sit and view a selection of books at your leisure. Our friendly team is keen to assist you make the most appropriate choices. If we don't have it, we'll work hard to find it for you or suggest an alternative title. The people that work at Cook the Books are as passionate about food and dining as anyone could be.
 
Cook the Books - inside the store Cook the Books - inside the store
           

Situated at 81 Ponsonby Road in Grey Lynn in Auckland, you will find us in an old cottage nestled between the famous Fairy Shop and the Witchery clothing store. For those that like reading maps or don't have a GPS navigation system, we are opposite McKelvie Street. Look for our little kitchen garden out the front.

Undoubtedly, many people share a love of all things culinary and since opening in April 2003 (orginally in Mt Eden Village), we have welcomed thousands of people to the store. 

We often hold book launches and special events at the store with local and international food writers and chefs.  We are thrilled to have welcomed Rick Stein, Peter Gordon, Anthony Bourdain, Bill Grange, Donna Hay, Paul Mecurio and Anna Hansen from overseas and local authors Peta Mathias, Julie Le Clerc, Ruth Pretty, Peter Chaplin, Richard Till, Julie Biuso, Al Brown, Lauraine Jacobs, Alexa Johnston and many more.

Check out our upcoming events and great range of cookbooks

 
Our demonstration kitchen Our demonstration kitchen