Paul Bocuse published 6 non-fiction books, beginning with French Cooking (1977). The best-known is Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen (1982).
Updated September 2026
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Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen
Paul Bocuse's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
French Cooking (1977)
Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen (1982)
The Cuisine of Paul Bocuse (1982)
French Home Cooking (1983)
Bocuse À La Carte (1986)
My Classic Cuisine (1989)
About Paul Bocuse
Paul François Pierre Bocuse was a French chef based in Lyon known for the quality of his restaurants and his innovative approaches to cuisine. Dubbed "the pope of gastronomy", he was affectionately nicknamed Monsieur Paul. The Bocuse d'Or, a biennial world chef championship, bears his name.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Bocuse FAQ
- How many books has Paul Bocuse written?
- Paul Bocuse published 6 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Bocuse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen.
- What is Paul Bocuse's last book?
- My Classic Cuisine (1989).
- What is Paul Bocuse's most famous book?
- Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen (1982) is Paul Bocuse's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.