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Home by Hassan Semay

Home showcases the rich and robust flavours of Hassan 'Big Has' Semay's Cypriot heritage and the diverse influences from years working in some of London’s professional kitchens.

Indulge in succulent butter-milk chicken thighs with chermoula, steak seared to perfection and served with salsa verde, and lamb chops marinated in salsa rossa. This is a real foodie's cookery book written by someone who lives and breathes great food and hospitality; honest, authentic, fun and wildly flavourful. 

Books like this come quite rarely … His ability to cook is phenomenal. Reminds me of my first book’ – Jamie Oliver

Hasan Semay is a half Turkish-Cypriot, half British chef, YouTube and Instagram sensation, as well as a self-confessed “proper North Londoner”. His relaxed and informative approach to cooking without pretentiousness has won him legions of fans over on his YouTube platform, Sunday Sessions. 

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HOME isn’t about pretentious or overly intricate fare; it’s about genuine, soulful cooking—no fancy china or tablecloths required. Gather your friends for a laid-back BBQ, easy Sunday-style.

A refreshing and accessible cookbook from a unique and down to earth chef.

About Big Has

Hasan Semay, known affectionately as Big Has, is a bold and talented chef and YouTube personality hailing from North London. After leaving school and experimenting with various jobs—from plumbing to security—Has found his calling in the professional kitchens of London. His journey took an extraordinary turn when he was selected for Jamie Oliver's esteemed "15" programme in 2011, turbo-charging his deep-seated passion and talent for cooking. HOME marks his inaugural cookbook, a heartfelt tribute to the flavours, locales, and individuals that have shaped his remarkable journey to date.

Awards

Multiple Gift of the Year Awards:
The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year. We were touched and humbled that Spice Kitchen was awarded Gift of the Year in 2022 for our Indian Spice Tin with Silk Sari Wrap, the second time this product has won the award.

Multiple Great Taste Awards:

 

We won a whopping 13 Great Taste Awards in 2023 for our range of Signature Spice Blends. Previously, we have won awards for our Garam Masala, and Chai Hot Chocolate in 2015, 2017 and 2021 respectively. Great Tastes Awards are the acknowledged benchmark for fine food and drink. It has been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world. Quite simply, the Great Taste logo is the sign you can trust when buying food and drink.

 

Winners of BBC Good Food Show Producers Bursary Award:
Awarded to outstanding producers of excellent British Speciality foods. Spice Kitchen also Featured on the BB1 Hairy Bikers show where they used Spice Kitchen spices to cook their favourite food.

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