Delia Smith’s ‘Delia’s Happy Christmas’ beats stiff competition from fellow household names Mary Berry, Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawson in the battle of the Christmas cookbooks
Jamie Oliver’s ‘Everyday Super Food’ is the most popular non-Christmas cookbook
London, 13 December 2015: As Christmas approaches, Amazon.co.uk can reveal that Brits will be turning to Delia Smith to hold their hand through this year’s festive feast, with Delia’s Happy Christmastopping the Christmas cookbook chart.
At-home chefs across the country are gearing up to prepare perhaps the most challenging meal of the year, and it is Smith’s traditional recipes and no-nonsense approach that has surpassed Christmas offerings from fellow TV personalities Gordon Ramsay, Mary Berry and Nigella Lawson.
Published six years ago, the popularity of Delia’s Happy Christmas shows no sign of abating. With over 200 five-star reviews on Amazon.co.uk, customers have praised Delia’s simple instructions, handy shopping lists, time-saving tips and friendly tone.
“We all look for some inspiration and reassurance when it comes to cooking for friends and family, and for many of us, the pressure doesn’t get any higher than on 25th December,” said Alison Forrestal, Media Director, Amazon.co.uk. “With all the preparation involved in making the Christmas dinner, and a heightened sense of anticipation from guests, it comes as no surprise that the nation turns to a household name like Delia Smith, who has been producing trusted recipes as a home cook for four decades.”
The top ten bestselling Christmas cookbooks, based on combined sales of print books and Kindle books, since 1st November 2015 on Amazon.co.uk:
- Delia’s Happy Christmas by Delia Smith
- Great British Bake Off: Christmas by Lizzie Kamenetzky
- Mary Berry’s Christmas Collection by Mary Berry
- Scandinavian Christmas by Trine Hahnemann
- Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities by Nigella Lawson
- Gluten-free Christmas by Hannah Miles
- Cooking for Christmas (The Food Lovers’ Library)by Josceline Dimbleby
- Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivitiesby Nigella Lawson
- Christmas with Gordon by Gordon Ramsay
- Primrose Bakery Christmas by Martha Swift
Meanwhile, Jamie Oliver’s new book, Everyday Super Food, is currently the bestselling non-Christmas cookbook in the run-up to Christmas. As in previous years, TV chefs feature prominently with Rick Stein, Nigel Slater, Mary Berry and Gino D’Acampo once again in the bestseller lists. New cooks on the block include healthy-eating champions Ella Woodward and Joe Wicks, whose powerful social media presence has propelled them into the realm of superstar chefs.
The top ten bestselling non-Christmas cookbooks, based on combined sales of print books and Kindle books, since 1st November 2015 on Amazon.co.uk:
- Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver
- Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food by Nigella Lawson
- Lean in 15: 15 minute meals and workouts to keep you lean and healthy by Joe Wicks
- Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul by Rick Stein
- A Year of Good Eating: The Kitchen Diaries III by Nigel Slater
- Great British Bake Off: Celebrationsby Linda Collister
- Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry
- Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook 200 Slow Cooker Recipesby Sara Lewis
- Deliciously Ella: Awesome ingredients, incredible food that you and your body will love by Ella Woodward
- Gino's Islands in the Sun: 100 recipes from Sardinia and Sicily to enjoy at home by Gino D’Acampo
“There is always an appetite for giving recipe books at Christmas,” continued Forrestal. “It’s the gift that keeps on giving with the recipient, and hopefully friends and family too, enjoying the results.”
Keep an eye on the bestselling cookbooks on Amazon.co.uk here.
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All data taken from 1st November 2015, based on combined sales of print books and Kindle books.
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