A pasta cookbook by a Frome-based chef and restaurateur has been shortlisted for this year’s Waterstones’ Book of the Year.
Frome resident Tim Siadatan graduated from the first intake at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen. He has become synonymous with bold Italian cooking and has worked at various high-end restaurants in London, as well as opening his own London restaurant called Trullo, with his business partner.
His new book, Padella, includes recipes such as a low and slow spicy pork ragu to creamy gorgonzola gnocchi and rich tomato cannelloni.
Tim said, “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be shortlisted for Waterstones’ Book of the Year. My goal was to create a pasta cookbook filled with truly useful tips and tricks, delicious recipes that readers could return to for life and beautiful photography and design. This recognition from the best booksellers in the business makes me feel that all the hard work poured into this book by me and the team was worth it and it fills me with a great sense of achievement and pride.”
In 2016, Tim and his business partner, Jordan, opened the first Padella restaurant in London’s Borough Market. They opened a second Padella in Shoreditch in 2020, and a third is due to open in Soho in 2026.
The winner of Waterstones’ Book of the Year will be announced on 27th November.
