Tom Holland’s Brother Sends Recipes to the Actor and Fiancée Zendaya: “Really Enjoyed Them”

Tom Holland and Zendaya may be one of Hollywood’s most adored couples, but when it comes to their personal lives, they keep things refreshingly grounded. A recent revelation from Holland’s younger brother, Sam Holland, has offered fans a rare, intimate glimpse into their relationship—one that revolves around home-cooked meals and family traditions.

Family Recipes for a Star Couple

In a profile published by The Times of London on August 16, Sam, 26, shared how he has been quietly helping out his brother in the kitchen. Zendaya, 28, follows a plant-based diet, and while she was filming in Boston, Tom—who was on “dinner duty”—turned to Sam for inspiration.

“I sent those recipes Tom’s way as he was on dinner duty while she was making a movie in Boston,” Sam said. “He went through them one by one and really enjoyed them.”

Unlike his older brother, Sam has pursued a career in the culinary arts. And according to Tom, his brother’s skills are becoming a highlight of family gatherings. “My brother Sam is a chef and each Christmas dinner is getting better and better and better,” Tom said on the Dish From Waitrose podcast in December 2024. “It’s something I always look forward to. Bless him, it’s a big undertaking … but he’s getting great at it.”

Holidays and a Proposal

Tom explained that Christmas with the Hollands is usually a small affair—just his parents, grandparents, and three brothers. But in 2024, he broke tradition, spending the holiday with Zendaya and her family in the U.S. That trip marked a milestone in their relationship: Tom proposed over the festive season in a low-key way that matched the couple’s preference for privacy.

“Tom figured the holidays were the best time to propose in a very low-key way,” a source told Us Weekly in January 2025, after Zendaya debuted her engagement ring at the Golden Globes. “She didn’t want anything over the top.”

The insider added that the moment reflected the couple’s pace. “Tom wanted to propose because he feels he is at the right time in his life and feels ready to settle down. They had many conversations over the years, but there was never any pressure. Zendaya is giddy and excited. She knew it might have been coming but never put pressure on it.”

What’s Next for the Couple

Despite the excitement, wedding planning isn’t on their immediate agenda. “The process hasn’t even started yet,” Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach told E! News in July. “Zendaya is working on so many movies. She’s now filming the next iteration of Dune, so she’s away doing that. It’s so many movies, so we have time. We have a lot of time.”

Roach added that Zendaya will likely keep her bridal look under wraps until the very last moment, teasing she’ll be “a secret bride.”

Balancing Fame with Normalcy

For now, the couple is back in London filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next chapter in the Marvel saga that first brought them together in 2021. Between blockbuster premieres, global shoots, and award-season appearances, it’s the little things—like cooking plant-based meals with Sam’s recipes—that keep their relationship grounded.

In an industry where extravagant gestures often dominate headlines, Tom Holland and Zendaya’s story continues to resonate precisely because it feels both extraordinary and relatable: a Hollywood romance built on quiet support, family ties, and a shared love for the simple pleasures.

Would you like me to frame this more as a celebrity lifestyle feature (with emphasis on the cozy domestic details) or as an entertainment news report (focusing on the engagement and career updates)?