Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart

Delicious, Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes For Start-Out and Student Cooks

The ultimate lifeline for first-time cooks — whether you’re off to uni, flying the nest, or moving out (again)

No fuss, no stress, just great food – the perfect Christmas gift for anyone starting their cooking journey!

From student kitchens to shared flats, this essential cookbook is packed with quick, easy, and genuinely delicious recipes you’ll actually want to make — even on a tight budget.

Chef Sam Holland shares foolproof basics like the ultimate cheese sauce and perfect poached eggs, alongside classics like Spaghetti Carbonara, gooey Brownies, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Sausage & Egg Muffins.

Plus, easy meals to cook all week long: 15-minute Thai Chicken Curry, Pork & Pineapple Tacos, One-Pot Mac & Cheese, Five-a-Day Veggie Frittata, and more.

No fuss. No fancy kit. Just seriously good food.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

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Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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