We’ve been covering the South’s best cookbooks for as long as we’ve been making magazines, which means we’ve been testing and sharing cookbook recipes and getting to know the authors and chefs who make them for more than 13 years.
In short, we’re cookbook lovers and fans who seek to honor, celebrate, and share the work that goes on behind the cover.
Now, we’re inviting you to join The Local Palate Cookbook Club, giving you exclusive access to a vast collection of cookbook content. Membership into the Club means getting behind the scenes with cookbook authors, access to exclusive recipes, a first look at forthcoming titles, seasonal cookbook roundups, and access to an engaged community of avid cookbook lovers and fans. From our live virtual events with authors and our ongoing Bookshelf series to cookbook reviews and discounts on books, members will find countless ways to fill their own personal libraries and stay in-the-know about cookbook news.
Join The Cookbook Club
**All memberships auto-renew
Chef de Cuisine 
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including a weekly Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content, including author interviews, cookbook reviews, book release news, and more
Free access to our live virtual author events
Unlimited 15% off tickets to any in-person The Local Palate events
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print (for annual subscribers) + digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
Exclusive kitchenware gift
A Library Card (for annual subscribers)
Unlimited 15% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
One FREE cookbook per year (for annual subscribers)
Sous Chef
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including 1 Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content, including author interviews, cookbook reviews, book release news, and more
15% off tickets to to our quarterly live virtual events with authors
Unlimited 15% off tickets to any in-person The Local Palate events
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
1 piece of The Local Palate merchandise
Unlimited 10% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
One FREE cookbook per year (for annual subscribers)
Apprentice
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including 1 Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content (Bookshelf, Cook the Book reviews, round ups, and more)
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print (for annual subscribers) + digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
Unlimited 10% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
Chef de Cuisine
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including a weekly Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content, including author interviews, cookbook reviews, book release news, and more
Free access to our live virtual author events
Unlimited 15% off tickets to any in-person The Local Palate events
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print (for annual subscribers) + digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
Exclusive kitchenware gift
A Library Card (for annual subscribers)
Unlimited 15% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
One FREE cookbook per year (for annual subscribers)
Sous Chef
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including 1 Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content, including author interviews, cookbook reviews, book release news, and more
15% off tickets to to our quarterly live virtual events with authors
Unlimited 15% off tickets to any in-person The Local Palate events
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print (for annual subscribers) + digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
1 piece of The Local Palate merchandise
Unlimited 10% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
One FREE cookbook per year (for annual subscribers)
Apprentice
Key features include:
Receive exclusive Cookbook Club newsletters eight (8) times per month, including 1 Recipe of the Week
Access to our Cookbook Library of content (Bookshelf, Cook the Book reviews, round ups, and more
1-year subscription to The Local Palate print (for annual subscribers) + digital edition (for monthly subscribers)
Unlimited 10% off all purchases at The Local Palate Marketplace
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One-Year Print Subscription ($24.99 value) *for annual subscribers only |
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One FREE cookbook per year *for annual subscribers only |
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A Library Card *for annual subscribers only |
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Free Merch |
Kitchenware Gift | 1 piece of TLP Merch | |
The Local Palate Event Ticket Discount |
15% | 15% | |
Access to Virtual Author Events |
FREE | 15% | |
The Local Palate Marketplace Discount |
15% | 10% | 10% |
Monthly Subscription Cost |
$16.70/Monthly |
$13.30/Monthly |
$6.65/Monthly |
Annual Subscription Cost |
$175/Annually$25 in savings |
$135/Annually$25 in savings |
$55/Annually$25 in savings |
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FAQs
When will I start receiving my member benefits?
Once you are enrolled, you will receive a welcome email that includes your login to the website and discount codes, which you can start enjoying immediately. Within 2-3 weeks, you will begin receiving your Cookbook Club emails and shortly after that, Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef members will receive their member welcome box. If you are receiving a print subscription, that will start to arrive in the next 3 to 4 weeks
What’s inside the welcome box?
If you are a Chef de Cuisine member, you will receive a box with your free cookbook, library card, TLP merch, and exclusive kitchenware item. If you are a Sous Chef member, you will receive your free cookbook, library card, and TLP merch.
Can I choose what I receive?
You can choose from three available cookbooks for your free annual cookbook. Each year, you’ll be able to select from another three when your annual subscription auto-renews.
How can I track my package?
Tracking will be sent to the email address on file once the items have shipped. Please allow a 24-48 hour window of time to pass before the carrier can give full estimates for delivery.
How do I renew my membership?
All memberships are set to auto-renew, either monthly or annually.
I haven’t started receiving my emails or welcome box. What do I do?
Please reach out to our customer service email: cookbookclub@thelocalpalate.com
How do I update my account information?
In the upper right hand corner of the website where it reads “Cookbook Club” in blue with the yellow icon, click “My Account”.
From here, you can adjust your name, email, password, mailing address and phone number.
How do I give a gift membership?
Yes. It’s easy to gift a subscription. Click a gift link below:
Chef de Cuisine – Annual Tier 1
Chef de Cuisine – Monthly Tier 1
Sous Chef – Annual Tier 2
Sous Chef – Monthly Tier 2
Apprentice – Annual Tier 3
Apprentice – Monthly Tier 3
You will be prompted to enter the gift recipient’s name and email address, the delivery date, a personalized message, and your payment information. The gift recipient will receive an email with a link to activate their gift. The gift recipient will have the opportunity to enter their physical address when they activate the gift.
Keep in mind that you’re purchasing a one-time gift for the selected term (e.g. month or year). The gift recipient will be responsible for adding a payment method before the next renewal period if they’d like to continue with the subscription.
How do I cancel my membership?
Once you are logged into your account, In the upper right hand corner of the website where it reads “Cookbook Club” in blue with the yellow icon, click “My Account”.
From here, click the menu in the upper right hand corner. Click “Subscriptions” then “Cancel Subscription”.
How do I reset my password?
In the upper right hand corner of the website where it reads “Cookbook Club” in blue with the yellow icon, click “My Account”.
From here, you can adjust your name, email, password, mailing address and phone number.
Can I switch membership levels?
Yes. To change your membership, simply sign up for the tier of your choice here: https://thelocalpalate.com/cookbook-registration/
Get Back In the Kitchen
Access hundreds of recipes, cook alongside your favorite Southern chefs, and subscribe to exclusive newsletters with our Cookbook Club.
Join Now