What Is Cookbook Club?
Cookbook Club is a Sunday morning social hosted at Victoria’s Clubhouse Social.
Think Book Club - but each time dedicated to an inspiring Cookbook and the wonderful baker or maker who has crafted it.
It’s a celebration of creativity, skill and passion - and a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, drink coffee and enjoy something delicious straight from the pages of the Cookbook!
Our First Cookbook Club
Hosted at Victoria on Sunday 5th July 2026
It was an absolute joy to host Maisam Algirgeet as our first Cookbook Club guest speaker...
Since appearing on the 2022 series of The Great British Bake Off at only 18 years old, her relaxed approach and distinctive baking style stood out.
She’s a viral presence on Instagram, sharing her signature no-fuss bakes with an ever-growing community of loyal fans...
Born in Libya and raised in the UK from the age of nine, Maisam speaks five languages - English, Arabic, Amazigh, Spanish, and Turkish - and brings a rich cultural heritage to her food.
Her love of baking began at thirteen, driven by a fascination with the science behind a perfect bake and a determination to get it right.
A Beautiful Morning...
We gathered in Clubhouse Social, before heading upstairs into The Chapel to hear from Maisam...
We headed back downstairs into The Clubhouse for elevenses and a slice of cake from The Cake Table - made by Chef Lily and Emma from Victoria's Kitchen - straight from the pages of La Maisam…
Maisam spent time chatting to our guests and signing books...
The Cookbook - La Maisam
Whether you’re completely new to baking or looking to rediscover your love for the kitchen, this book helps you build confidence step by step.
Each chapter is designed to teach essential skills in a relaxed, approachable way, from mastering her viral no-knead bread (viewed over 50 million times) to creating beautifully uncomplicated cakes and bakes...
Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking calm in the chaos of everyday life, this is baking made stress-free. You’ll learn how to trust your instincts, enjoy the process, and bake with ease and joy. From fluffy focaccia to flaky croissants, every recipe is a chance to build your skills and savour the results. This is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen and fall in love with baking all over again.
Clubhouse Social
Clubhouse Social is Victoria’s beautiful indoor/outdoor Coffee hangout in Sheffield's hip neighbourhood of Neepsend.
Enjoy coffee, all of this Summer’s iced coffee treats, stay for lunch - grab a sunny spot in our private courtyard and enjoy a very special day!
Presented By…
We’re proud to collaborate with our Kelham Island neighbours - Meze Publishing.
Meze Publishing is a creative collaboration of food-loving publishing professionals.
Launched in 2013 by cookbook designer Paul Cocker and experienced publisher Phil Turner, we specialise in cookbooks and have published over 100 to date, as well as a small number of children’s and comedy titles under two imprints, Mini Meze and Unfiltered. Back in our early days, Meze won Best Newcomer at the 2016 Independent Publishing Awards, and our managing director Phil Turner is now Chair of the Independent Publisher’s Guild (IPG) for 2022-23. Several of our books have become award-winners themselves, including For The Love of the Land by Jenny Jefferies, which won Best Cook Book by Woman and Home Magazine and whose debut author has since published three more successful books with us. Out of My Tree – Midsummer House by two-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford was named as one of The Guardian’s top 20 cookbooks of 2018, and Meze publications are regularly featured in other high-profile media including Countryfile Magazine, The Daily Mail, Waitrose Magazine, Home and Garden and many more.
