The Pie Room

Calum is the pie king * Jamie Oliver *
There is no one else I know who has the passion, heart and soul for meat wrapped in hot water pastry. If you want to know how to make a pie, Calum is your go-to man! * Tom Kerridge *
If you’re in need of something to lift your spirits, look no further than The Pie Room by Calum Franklin. * Nigella Lawson *
This is a no-brainer. If you like making pies you have to have this. -- Diana Henry * The Daily Telegraph *
This book is everything I dreamt it would be – technically challenging, creatively mind-blowing and packed full of recipes that will make you salivate… Devour this book, read, learn and cook from the creatively talented Piemeister Mr Calum Franklin. * Simon Rimmer *
Chef Calum is not only inspiring a generation of cooks, but reminding a country of its remarkable culinary contribution. * Josh Niland *
I must give thanks for chef Calum Franklin and his pie-fetishising menu at the Holborn Dining Room -- Jay Rayner * The Guardian *
I’d happily spend eternity eating chef Calum Franklin’s pies. -- Grace Dent * Evening Standard *
The book is a lattice of history and technique, it talks of flour and pastry and prepping, of tins and egg washing and all sorts of other things. The photographs stun, the writing has a certain modest style. There is a rather charming chapter dedicated to his team. Mostly, though, the book is incredibly helpful: followed carefully, you image even the most daunting creation is within grasping distance. In other words, he's made it look easy. * Evening Standard *
If anyone is qualified to share his pastry expertise, it’s the man single-handedly responsible for reviving London’s pie scene, chef Calum Franklin. * Muddy Stilettos *
The 'pie bible', offering everything from humble standards to elaborate mind-blowers, both sweet and savoury. * Strong Words *
Calum Franklin is as much architect and draughtsman as he is chef, his delicate pastry work without compare... Here he gives a masterclass in pasties, wellingtons, lattices, tarts, quiches - anything and everything that could conceivably go under the name of a pie. The perfect comfort food book for winter nights. * Times *
Buy it for authority and clarity. Henry VIII would approve. * The Observer Food Monthly *
Gaze at [Calum's] magnificent creations, then follow his no-nonsense recipes. A flour-dusted love story. -- Tom Parker Bowles * Daily Mail *
The book is beautifully illustrated, cleverly designed and a pie-above-them-all. * Consommé Magazine *
A must buy if you're a fan of this enduring British classic... Each [recipe] is as mouth-watering as the next. * Britain Magazine *