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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 59 MIN

Hasan Semay aka Big Has on soul searching and Turkish cuisine

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In this episode, host Samuel Goldsmith interviews Hasan Semay (aka Big Has) renowned chef, YouTube creator of "Sunday Sessions," and Sunday Times bestselling cookbook author. Dive into Big Has’s culinary journey as he discusses Turkish cuisine, woodfire cooking, and the inspiration behind his latest cookbook Discover how Big Has blends authentic flavours with honest storytelling, and hear his insights on food, family, and the importance of mental health in the kitchen. This chef interview covers everything from his experiences on Jamie Oliver’s 15, to his favourite Turkish recipes, kitchen disasters, and the power of vulnerability in the culinary world. Hasan Semay is a half Turkish Cypriot half British chef, YouTube and Instagram sensation, as well as a self-confessed “proper North Londoner”. Has was accepted onto the prestigious Jamie Oliver "15" programme in 2011 and his relaxed and informative approach to cooking without pretentiousness has won him legions of fans over on his YouTube platform, Sunday Sessions. His debut cookbook, Big Has: HOME is a Sunday Times Bestseller. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, host Samuel Goldsmith interviews Hasan Semay (aka Big Has) renowned chef, YouTube creator of "Sunday Sessions," and Sunday Times bestselling cookbook author. Dive into Big Has’s culinary journey as he discusses Turkish cuisine, woodfire cooking, and the inspiration behind his latest cookbook Discover how Big Has blends authentic flavours with honest storytelling, and hear his insights on food, family, and the importance of mental health in the kitchen. This chef interview covers everything from his experiences on Jamie Oliver’s 15, to his favourite Turkish recipes, kitchen disasters, and the power of vulnerability in the culinary world. Hasan Semay is a half Turkish Cypriot half British chef, YouTube and Instagram sensation, as well as a self-confessed “proper North Londoner”. Has was accepted onto the prestigious Jamie Oliver "15" programme in 2011 and his relaxed and informative approach to cooking without pretentiousness has won him legions of fans over on his YouTube platform, Sunday Sessions. His debut cookbook, Big Has: HOME is a Sunday Times Bestseller. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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