Hasan Semay aka Big Has on soul searching and Turkish cuisine

The Good Food Podcast

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.

Bonus episode

Listen to the bonus cook-along episode.

Listen to more podcast episodes, including our Cook Smart podcast and Tom Kerridge podcast.