Saep

Welcome to our Saep boutique (Société alsacienne d'expansion photographique), an Alsatian publishing house specialising in cookery and gastronomy books. Active for several decades in Alsace, Saep has established itself as one of the French reference publishers for culinary works: traditional regional recipes, everyday cooking, themed books, specialised works for both amateurs and professionals. The Saep catalogue covers French terroirs (Alsace, Provence, Basque Country) as well as modern techniques such as smoothies, milkshakes and innovative cooking methods.

Saep expertise

Saep publishes accessible culinary books organised into themed collections. Each book is built around a precise subject with step-by-step recipes, photographs and technical sheets, aimed at home cooks and tableware enthusiasts.

• Themed recipe books (cooking methods, ingredients, regions, occasions)
• Large-format illustrated collections and compact pocket collections
• Books dedicated to French regions and world cuisine
• Practical books on tableware and entertaining
• French-language editions accessible to all cook levels

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

Among the many Saep collections available on AZ Boutique, several editorial series are particularly appreciated by cooking enthusiasts.

• Delta 2000: the broadest collection in the catalogue, reference culinary works on many themes
• Fraises des Bois: large-format collection dedicated to seasonal recipes and desserts
• Gourmande: themed works around sweet pleasures
• De plats en plats: recipes organised by type of dish, from savoury to sweet
• La cuisine des beaux jours: collection dedicated to summer cooking, barbecue, salads, fresh dishes

Choosing your Saep books

What sets Saep books apart in culinary publishing?

Saep is one of the French publishers specialised in accessible, themed culinary books. Its strength lies in catalogue depth (more than a hundred active titles) and its segmentation into collections: each collection has its own format, tone and audience. This series-based editorial approach allows the reader to build a coherent library around a theme (a region, a technique, an occasion).

What is special about the Delta 2000 collection?

Delta 2000 is the deepest collection in the Saep catalogue — most of the publisher's cookery books belong to it. It is characterised by a practical format, a clear layout with photographs and structured recipe sheets, and an educational approach for everyday cooks. It is generally the entry point into the Saep catalogue.

How should I choose a Saep book according to my cooking interests?

The Saep catalogue is organised to make choice easier: for everyday themed cooking, Delta 2000 covers most subjects. For seasonal recipes, fresh dishes and summer cooking, La cuisine des beaux jours is the dedicated option. For pastries and sweet treats, Gourmande is the reference. For a step-by-step approach centred on dish types, De plats en plats is the right collection.

Who are Saep books aimed at?

Saep books are aimed at a broad audience: home cooks looking for step-by-step recipes, families, French regional cuisine enthusiasts, but also professionals seeking accessible themed references. The compact format and structured recipes make these books particularly useful in the kitchen, both daily and for special occasions.

Saep on AZ Boutique

Discover the Saep titles on AZ Boutique: cookery books, themed recipes, books dedicated to pastry, desserts, everyday dishes and seasonal cooking, perfect as gifts or for your culinary library.