Hasan Semay aka Big Has on soul searching and Turkish cuisine
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.
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Sussex Pond Pudding
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode
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Sophie Grigson on living her Italian dream and her Mum's Sussex pond pudding
Food writer and broadcaster Sophie Grigson joins host, Samuel Goldsmith, to talk about her bold move to southern Italy, her deep love for regional cuisine, and the stories behind her evocative books A Curious Absence of Chickens and Exploding Tomatoes. In this warm and funny chat, she opens up about life after 60, the magic of suet puddings, culinary failures (hello, carbonised ham!), and what it’s really like to live where water comes by truck. From Chinatown cravings to the legacy of her mother, Jane Grigson, this episode is a rich plate of memory, insight, and pure food joy. Whether you're a cookbook lover, Italophile, or just curious about starting over, Sophie serves inspiration by the ladleful.
Sophie Grigson is a celebrated food writer, broadcaster, teacher, and passionate cook who moved to Puglia in spring 2019—a decision she calls her best ever. With a deep love for global cuisine, Sophie has been under Italy’s culinary spell for over 40 years, now especially drawn to Puglia’s honest, seasonal food. Her cooking is generous, informal, and rooted in local, high-quality ingredients—free-range eggs, fresh Adriatic fish, and ethically sourced meat. She has written or contributed to over 20 cookbooks, presented nine TV series, and lives in Ceglie Messapica in the Valle d’Itria. More at sophieinpuglia.com
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Spaghetti Vongole
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode
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George Lamb on the future of food, regenerative farming and escaping to Ibiza
In this milestone 500th episode of the Good Food Podcast, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes broadcaster, presenter, and Wildfarmed co-founder George Lamb. Listen as they discuss George's journey from a primetime TV host to a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture. George shares his favourite dishes, childhood food memories, and the story behind Wildfarmed, incuding the importance of sustainable farming and food systems.
George Lamb is a broadcaster, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for sustainable change. Formerly known for his work in TV and radio, he’s now the co-founder of Wildfarmed — a regenerative food company reconnecting people to the land through better farming and honest food. Driven by a desire to tackle climate and ecological breakdown, George is focused on building solutions that heal soil, restore biodiversity, and reshape the food system from the ground up.
Wildfarmed is a fully traceable supply chain connecting farmers and consumers through crops grown in regenerative systems that prioritise soil health. Working with growers committed to improving biodiversity and soil condition, we produce food without pesticides during the growing process. All farms are third-party audited to meet Wildfarmed Regenerative Standards. By supporting Wildfarmed, consumers play an active role in restoring soil and nature — creating a more sustainable, transparent, and resilient food system from field to plate.
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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates.
The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.
Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.
Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu.
The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.
Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.
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