Tom Holland Turns to Brother for Recipes While on “Dinner Duty” with Zendaya

When it comes to cooking at home, even Spider-Man needs a little help. Tom Holland has revealed that his younger brother Sam Holland—who also happens to be a chef—often comes to the rescue when Tom is tasked with preparing meals for fiancée Zendaya.

In an interview with The Times, Sam, author of the new cookbook Kitchen Kickstart, explained how he lends his culinary expertise to his famous brother. “I’m especially proud of the veggie section,” Sam said. “Zendaya has a plant-based diet, and I sent those recipes Tom’s way as he was on dinner duty while she was making a movie in Boston. He went through them one by one and really enjoyed them.”

Recipes from Chef Sam

Sam stressed that his recipes are designed to be simple and approachable, even for beginners. He joked that his brothers—including twins Harry and Tom, both 29, and their youngest sibling Paddy, 20—aren’t exactly seasoned in the kitchen. “They are all probably a bit worse than beginner cooks,” Sam admitted with a laugh.

Still, Tom isn’t entirely convinced by his brother’s assessment. On the Dish podcast last December, the actor insisted, “I’m a fine cook. I really enjoy cooking.” He added that he has been “venturing into a lot of vegetarian cooking” to cater to Zendaya’s plant-based diet.

Learning in the Kitchen

While in Boston recently, Tom explained that he took on much of the dinner prep while Zendaya was working. “I’ve been doing a lot of the dinners,” he said. Though he admitted not every dish was a hit: “They haven’t been great. There’s been a few like, ‘Let’s just order-ins.’”

Fortunately, Zendaya is also handy in the kitchen. Tom praised one of her go-to meals: “I actually love Zendaya’s spicy vodka fusilli thingamajiggy that she does. It’s delicious.”

A Family (and Fiancée) Connection

Tom and Zendaya, who became engaged in late 2024, are known for keeping their private life largely out of the spotlight. But this peek into their domestic routine highlights not only Tom’s willingness to step up at home but also the Holland family’s tight-knit bond. With Sam’s guidance, even a self-proclaimed “beginner cook” like Tom is finding his way in the kitchen—one vegetarian recipe at a time.

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