Edward Kidder

Edward Kidder (1665/66–1739) was an 18th century British pastry chef. He worked in Queen Street, Cheapside in London and opened two cooking schools.[1]

For the playwright, see Edward E. Kidder.

Kidder is remembered for his cookbook Receipts of Pastry and Cookery For the Use of his Scholars, based upon classes taught at his London cooking school.[2][3] The book was printed using engraved copper plates. The frontispiece showed a portrait of Kidder in a full wig and period attire.[1]

References
  1. Timbs, John (1861). Something for everybody. Lockwood. OCLC 650998214.
  2. "E. Kidder's receipts of pastry and cookery for the use of his scholars : who teaches at his school in Queen Street near St. Thomas Apostles on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays ... Ladies may be taught at their own houses". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  3. "Guide to Edward Kidder, Receipts for Pastry and Cookery circa 1730". www.lib.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-17.


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