Si King

Si King is a chef, musician, broadcaster, and TV favourite, having been a staple on British TV for over 20 years.

He has entertained audiences as one half of The Hairy Biker with his late best friend, Dave Myers. Over two decades, he travelled the world, sharing his love of food with his loyal audience, fronting over 30 television shows and releasing 33 cookbooks – selling over six million copies!

Following Dave’s passing in 2024, Si said goodbye to The Hairy Bikers, with the release of their final book, The Best of the Hairy Bikers, a definite collection of best-loved recipes from the favoured cooking duo.

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Celebrity Host Hospitality, Food & Drink Media Presenters Speaker

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Before becoming a Hairy Biker, Si King worked in film and television presenter as a location manager, working on the first two Harry Potter films. He also worked on the set of the TV drama The Gambling Man as a second assistant director. And it was on this TV show that Si met Dave, who was working as a makeup artist on the series. Their first meeting was over a curry and they bonded over their love of food and motorbikes.

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THE HAIRY BIKERS

Si first appeared on television as a Hairy Biker on the BBC’s The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, and they went on to appear in over 30 television shows, including:

– The Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain (2009)

– The Hairy Bikers Mums Know Best (2010)

– Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (2012)

– The Hairy Bikers Comfort Food (2017)

– The Hairy Bikers Mediterranean Adventures (2018)

– Hairy Bikers Route 66 (2019)

– Hairy Bikers Go North (2021)

– Hairy Bikers Go Local (2023)

– Hairy Bikers Coming Home For Xmas (2023)

– Hairy Bikers Go West (2024)

Their television shows were a mixture of travelogue and cookery and followed the duo on their travels up and down the country, and across the world.

In 2011, the duo presented the series, Meals on Wheels, fronting a campaign to save the local ‘meals on wheels’ services around the UK. The following year saw the duo start a health kick, launching ‘The Hairy Dieters’ series of programmes and books.

Si King Cookery Books

As The Hairy Bikers, Si has published over 30 bestselling cookbooks, including:

– The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain (2009)

– The Hairy Bikers’ 12 Days of Christmas (2010)

– The Hairy Bikers’ Perfect Pies (2011)

– The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (2012)

– The Hairy Bikers’ Great Curries (2013)

– The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating (2014)

– The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure (2017)

– The Hairy Bikers’ British Classics (2018)

– The Hairy Bikers’ One Pot Wonders (2019)

– The Hairy Dieters: Simple Healthy Food (2022)

– The Hairy Bikers’ Ultimate Comfort Food (2023)

– The Hairy Dieters: Fast and Fresh (2024)

– The Hairy Bikers’ Our Family Favourites (2024)

In 2015 they released their combined autobiography titled The Hairy Bikers: Blood, Sweat, and Tyres. Following Dave’s death, Si released The Best of the Hairy Bikers, a complete collection of the duo’s favourite recipes from their decades of cooking experience.

Si King and The Hairy Bikers

There was much curiosity as to whether Si would continue with the Hairy Bikers following Dave’s passing, but he has confirmed there’s “No Hairy Bikers without Dave”.

But even on his own, Si is a popular draw, and has appeared on television shows such as The One Show (2010-25), Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes (2023), Saturday Kitchen (2007-22), Good Morning Britain (2020), This Morning (2008-20), and Food and Drink (2015).

In late 2024, Si opened up his first permanent restaurant in the Sheepfolds stables development in the City of Sunderland. PROPA! Is his take on a comfort food takeaway with a culinary twist, offering grab-and-go pies made using locally sourced ingredients.

Si is a passionate musician and is currently the drummer in The King Crush Band, touring at live music events. In 2025, Si embarked on a live UK theatre tour ‘An Evening With Si King’, taking his audience on a trip down memory lane, revealing more about the man behind the bake, memories of his time with The Hairy Bikers, and live music.

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Si King Corporate Work

Si is a popular guest at food festivals, such as the Dundee Food Festival, and the Summer and Winter Good Food Shows at the NEC in Birmingham. He is a popular draw, sharing memories and recipes with the audience.

With a deep passion for food and motorbikes, he is now highly sought after to appear at a variety of shows, particularly culinary shows, hosting food-themed events across the country. With a combined social media following of over 2.3 million, he is a firm favourite up and down the UK.