The Sportsman at Home Launch with Stephen Harris & Marina O’Loughlin

We are so thrilled to be welcoming Steve Harris of The Sportsman to Harbour Books for an evening of celebration to launch his new cook book “The Sportsman at Home.” In conversation with the brilliantly witty and incisive Marina O’Loughlin, the evening promises to be intimate and relaxed, plus Steve has promised he will bring some delicious treats from the new book for folks to try!

The event is capped at a maximum of 30 people and the ticket price includes a signed copy of this fabulous new book, and a £10 donation to Canterbury food bank. Early booking is advised!

About the book

The Sportsman is nothing short of an institution. Now in its 25th year, chef Stephen Harris took over a rundown pub in Seasalter in 1999 and turned it into something extraordinary with his pared-back style of cooking, earning (and then retaining) a Michelin star. It’s a cult classic both adored by professionals from all over the world, and a truly beloved, unpretentious local.

In The Sportsman at Home, Steve welcomes us into his kitchen to discover his favourite ingredients and show us how to apply the simple ethos of his iconic restaurant to home cooking.

With chapters covering ‘Dinner’, ‘Nostalgia’, ‘Christmas’ and ‘An Ode to Cream’, Stephen captures the imagination for simple cooking with his love of seasonal, local produce. Including dishes such as Pork Chop with Charred Leeks, Coq au Vin, Cream of Soups and Blackcurrant and Almond Tart, Stephen reintroduces familiar favourites, made simpler, and much better.

With stunning location photography of the Kent landscape that serves as Stephen’s inspiration, The Sportsman at Home is a true celebration of simple food at its very best, from one of the most respected chefs in the UK.

About the author

Self-taught chef Stephen Harris opened Michelin-starred The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, in 1999. It has been crowned National Restaurant of the Year multiple times. His first book, The Sportsman, won Guild of Food Writers, Andre Simon and Fortnum and Mason awards. Stephen is also the Executive Chef of Noble Rot.

About Canterbury Food Bank

Included is the ticket price of £10. All money raised through ticket sales will go to the Canterbury Food Bank, a charity that supports those in financial crisis in Canterbury, Whitstable and the surrounding villages by providing three-day food parcels via a team of dedicated volunteers.

The Canterbury Food Bank’s aim is that we all live in a society where food banks are no longer necessary. In the meantime - they are very much needed, especially at this time of year so if you’d like to make a larger donation please visit their website.

About Harbour Books: Harbour Books has been serving the Whitstable community as a small, wildly independent bookshop for 30 years and has been open in the current incarnation since October 2020. All of our stock is available on our website, or you can come see us in person at 21 Harbour Street, follow us on Instagram or sign up to our newsletter.

Shop Accessibility Information: Ensuring our events are accessible is very important to us. As a small independent business the needs of our customers do vary from one event to the next, therefore we try to adapt to the needs of those coming. For more details on the shop’s accessibility, please do have a look at our accessibility policy. But, rest assured, if you want to attend this event and have any challenges or barriers around accessibility, please do get in touch with us. We’ll do whatever we can to ensure as many folks as want to, can take part.