Gifford, Nell – The Bell Bookshop

Giffords Circus cookbook

Emma — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘This book is a stunningly beautiful and passionate evocation of Nell’s final season - do not skip a word of it – it’s a work of art and an ace cookbook as well!’ Emma Bridgewater CBE

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers General Cookbook Award 2021

Giffords Circus has been touring the south of England every summer since 2000. It is a traditional village circus with a uniquely British flavour, blended with extraordinary acts from all over the world. Their restaurant Circus Sauce is headed by chef Ols Halas and seats circus goers in a beautifully decorated tent on site. It offers a new menu every week and uses seasonal and local produce from the surrounding area. Recipes include Spring Chicken with Mushrooms and Asparagus, West Country Cassoulet and Spiced Panna Cotta with Baked Apples, and even Tweedy’s Banoffee Pie with Salted Caramel, resulting in some guests returning several times in the summer to experience a new menu within familiar surroundings.

This extraordinary cookbook is a celebration of the food that brings the circus and its audience together, alongside the story of the circus itself and its vibrant community – it’s a celebration of the colour, personalities and images of the circus and its slow journey through the English summer countryside.

Nell & the Circus of Dreams

Emma — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Open this book and be part of the magic of the circus! When Nell discovers the circus has arrived near her home she experiences everything the circus can offer; wonderful characters, the magic of performance and sense of community.Written by Giffords Circus founder Nell Gifford, the spirit of the circus is authentically captured on every page.

Giffords Circus Cookbook: Recipes and stories from a magical circus restaurant

Emma — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers General Cookbook Award 2021

“One of the most memorable and enjoyable restaurants imaginable.” – Gastronomica

“Utterly brilliant, fun, uplifting show.” – Dara O’Briain

“Absolutely beautiful and fun and heart-stopping. See this!” – Dawn French

Giffords Circus has been touring the south of England every summer since 2000. It is a traditional village circus with a uniquely British flavour, blended with extraordinary acts from all over the world. Their restaurant Circus Sauce is headed by chef Ols Halas and seats circus goers in a beautifully decorated tent on site. They offer a new menu every week and use seasonal and local produce from the surrounding area. They serve freshly baked bread, roast chicken and truffle suet pudding, smoked ham hock in pastry, dressed crab with samphire, queen of puddings, mounds of Eton mess, and lots more, with some guests returning several times in the summer to experience a new menu within familiar surroundings.

This extraordinary book is a celebration of the food that brings the circus and its audience together, alongside the story of the circus itself and its vibrant community. Full of colour, personalities, stories and images of the circus and its slow journey through the English summer countryside, the book’s 100 recipes are nothing but delicious, joyful and hearty.