Renowned chef Max Rocha opened Cafe Cecilia in the summer of 2021, in Hackney, London.
Despite its name, it’s now considered one of London’s best restaurants, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of the menu takes traditional British dishes and elevates them to something of a delicacy, including Rocha’s bread and butter pudding which comes deep-fried with cold custard.
Following the success of Cafe Cecilia, Rocha has recently released a Cafe Cecilia cookbook where he shares some of his recipes. The cookbook includes some of the dishes offered on the Cafe Cecilia menu including the cafe’s classic egg and cheese sandwich and the specialty cherry sundae.
Rocha also shares with readers how he utilises his secret weapon, Guinness. There is no doubt, when looking through the cookbook, that Rocha is a Guinness enthusiast, with his highly acclaimed Guinness Bread and Guinness Bread Ice Cream, featuring prominently.
It’s safe to say this is quite the iconic tribute to British cuisine. So, what are you waiting for? Flip the page for a sneak peek into a few of Rocha’s recipes and the next time you’re in London be sure to stop by and experience this modern British cuisine for yourself.
