About:

Julie Lin is a Malaysian-Scottish chef, writer and broadcaster. Glasgow-born and London-based, Julie is a trusted voice in the UK culinary scene.

Some of her recent work includes regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen, featuring on The Hairy Bikers Go Local and hugely popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, as well as cooking for Judi Dench on Countryfile. Julie has also contributed to several publications including the Guardian, Observer, BBC Good Food and Vice.

In 2024, Julie was named Food Influencer of the Year at the Golden Chopsticks Awards and won a Bib Gourmand at the 2025 Michelin Guide awards for her menu at former restaurant GaGa.

Her debut cookbook Sama Sama was published by Ebury in May 2025.

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Friday 15th may 2026

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Saturday 16th may 2026

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Sunday 19th may 2026

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Sama Sama

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