Welcome to My Culinary World: Exploring Thai Flavours with Sebby Holmes

Why Am I Writing?

Welcome to my culinary corner of the internet, where I blend a passion for Thai cuisine with a love for food writing and recipes. Here, I share my journey and discoveries in the culinary world.

In my early 30s, I've spent over 20 years in professional kitchens—quite a long time, I know! This website has been a long time coming. I wanted a more memorable place to collect my recipes and thoughts than the back of a napkin. Balancing writing with running a restaurant isn't easy, but we've evolved to make it work, even if it means writing with a camera around my neck and a laptop on the stovetop. I aim to share my insights on hospitality as the owner and head chef of one of the UK's top-rated Thai restaurants. And if no one else finds it interesting, at least my recipes are safe from curry stains.

I've found immense fulfillment in connecting with others who love cooking Thai food. This website is my way of sharing what I've learned and what my obsession with deliciousness continues to teach me. It's a space for unique recipes and articles created with a bit of help from my awesome team at Farang. While the best photography comes from friends, any less-than-perfect pictures are likely mine—I'll try to keep those to a minimum.

My ramblings focus on sharing recipes my team and I create, along with some of the wild adventures in the world of hospitality. From crafting Thai feasting menus in five-star hotels in Budapest to hosting seven-course insect tasting menus in North London, and even feeding the Thai Ambassador, my journey is full of surprises.

Who is Sebby Holmes, and Why Read My Words?

I'm just a British guy who fell in love with food and writing. After earning a degree in journalism, I realized it wasn't my path to riches, so I followed my passion for cooking. My culinary journey began at 13, training in British cuisine before falling for Thai food.

Back in London, I worked at Jane Alty’s acclaimed Thai restaurant, 'The Begging Bowl,' rising to sous chef. In 2015, I launched 'The Smoking Goat' in Soho as head chef. At 26, I ventured out on my own.

In 2016, 'Farang London' was born, starting with pop-ups and supper clubs before settling at 'The San Daniele' in Highbury. Within a year, we earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a spot in the top hundred restaurants. Despite never intending to be a career chef or restaurant owner, life has a funny way of working out.

After the success of my cookbook 'Cook Thai,' I want to continue sharing my recipes and discoveries. Hospitality is my life, and every day in the kitchen is a learning experience. It's time to share what I've learned and what's to come, so you don't have to.

Food is a significant part of my life, and if you've read this far, I suspect we share this passion. Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you enjoy what you read.

As always, sharing is caring. Feel free to contact me or leave a comment if you have questions. I'll respond as swiftly as possible—unless you don't like it, in which case, you can bugger off.

Cheers,

Sebby Holmes