This cookbook has been put together by Ian's friends in The Food Chain. Sometimes food may be taken for granted but within The Food Chain we know that nutrients contained in food help our Service Users build up their immune system, maintain body mass and enable them to take their anti-retroviral medication.
 
The meals provided for our Service Users also extend to spouses, siblings and carers, so that families have the opportunity to sit together and share a meal. Also carers are able to take a break from the wonderful support they provide.
 
Our meals are created and delivered by over 700 volunteers with loving care every Sunday, and it is the hope that this cookbook will assist those people who take on the responsibility of creating menus, shopping, and leading the cooks in our six kitchens around London.
 
Ian was an inspiration to those who cooked with him, as well as those who worked with him on the management committee.  In fond memory of Ian I hope that this cookbook will provide the inspiration for those following in his lead cook footsteps.

Maggie Elliott, Chair of The Food Chain Management Committee