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The Picky Bits Sommelier: The Ultimate Guide to Snack and Drink Pairings

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Picky Bits Sommelier: The Ultimate Guide to Snack and Drink Pairings

Contributors:

By (Author) Neil Ridley

ISBN:

9781526694522

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Publication Date:

3rd February 2026

UK Publication Date:

23rd October 2025

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

160

Dimensions:

Width 111mm, Height 178mm

Description

The ultimate guide to picky bits and drinks pairings for every season, brought to you by drinks expert, TV presenter and author of The Crisp Sommelier, Neil Ridley.

Long live picky bits! Whether youre throwing together a last-minute party or knackered after a long day at work, picky bits are your saving grace. With over 160 picky bits and 70 drinks to boot, youll find something for every occasion from meat, fish and veggie and vegan snacks to alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Sit back in awe as Neil Ridley taps into his endless expertise to guide you through the following:

- Find out the perfect picky bit to pair with your drink of choice or vice versa, be it alcoholic or non-alcoholic
- Rustle up a picky bit and drinks spread to seriously impress your guests
- Answer the ultimate conundrum: What counts as a picky bit
- Discover which picky bit best sums up your personality; are you more tempura prawn or pork pie

As you venture through the different drinks sections, including Wine, Beer and Cider, Cocktails, and Non-alcoholic, youll find the perfect picky bit to make your drink of choice sing. With fun combinations like Pinot Noir and pork pies, Mojito and buffalo wings, Lager and prawn crackers, Pisco and a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, Irn-Bru and Haggis bon bons, and Apple soda and cheese and bacon loaded potato skins.

Let Ridley help you craft the perfect picky spread. For any occasion where a bog-standard dinner wont do, crack out the picky bits and let the fun commence!

Author Bio

Neil Ridley is an award-winning drinks expert, author, regular presenter on Sunday Brunch and contributor to the Telegraph, The I, Wallpaper and Decanter. Hes the author, co-author of 11 titles, including The Crisp Sommelier, Hot Sauce, 60 Second Cocktails, World Atlas of Gin, Straight up, and Let Me Tell You About Whiskey.

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