Ten Bob an Hour

At 15, Steve Phillips began work in a Soho kitchen — scrubbing pans for ten bob an hour. Over decades in hospitality, he moved from backstreet kitchens to fine dining, encountering chefs, gangsters, and the everyday madness of service. This gritty, hilarious, and honest memoir lifts the lid on life behind the scenes. Perfect for fans of Kitchen Confidential and Down and Out in Paris and London.