By Mallory Legg
The first page of the Thomas Straker Google search is a compendium of gossip and controversy headlines. Tatler, The Tab, Daily Mail; they’re all talking about him and asking the question: who is he? Well, I’ve been following Thomas Straker on social media since around 2021, when he first started gaining traction. I liked his recipes and seemingly attractive lifestyle; plus, everyone must admit he's a heartthrob.
I’ll gossip about Thomas Straker in this article, but briefly, as many other magazines and editorials have already handled the job gloriously. I am more interested in the appeal of the young chef along with his exploits, his successes, and his food. I'm mainly wondering: is it the products and plates that he is producing that are so noteworthy? Or is it the name?