With 3 successful books under his belt Ian’s career spans over 5 decades and along with his wife Jane have a combined experience in hospitality of all genres of over 100 years between them.
From 5 star hotels in England and Germany such as with Anton Mosimann at The Dorchester, The Carlton Tower and Intercontinental Hotels, Jane at the Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Capital Hotel and Waldorf Hotel in London and many others.
In his autobiography, Just Call Me Chef, Ian McAndrew reflects on a lifetime spent in professional kitchens, from classical training and Michelin-starred restaurants to the realities of running businesses, managing teams, and sustaining a career over decades. Written with honesty and restraint, the book is not a collection of anecdotes or celebrity moments, but a clear-eyed account of the decisions, pressures, failures, and lessons that shape a working chef’s life. It offers insight not only into Ian’s career, but into the profession itself, making it as relevant to young chefs and hospitality professionals as it is to those who have spent years at the pass.
Chef Ian McAndrew’s published recipe books are available digitally via CKBK, where they form part of a curated professional culinary library. These titles reflect Ian’s classical training and years as a working chef and restaurateur, with a strong focus on fish cookery, technique, and disciplined execution. Presented in their original published form, they remain valuable reference works for cooks, students, and professionals.
Ian McAndrew’s more recent writing is published independently on ChefYesChef. These eBooks and guides reflect his later thinking and experience, focusing less on recipes and more on judgement, systems, and how professional kitchens actually function. Written without compromise or external influence, they are practical, experience-led works intended for cooks who want clarity, control, and deeper understanding rather than trends or shortcuts.
