Marco Pierre White Quotes

I came from the most humble side of society, and I know what it's like to be poor, really poor, and I was brought up in the '60s and '70s very poor, and I'm very happy flying the flag for the working man.

Food should be simple; it shouldn't be complicated, even down to making Knorr gravy: a Knorr stock cube and water, bit of parsley at the end, little bit of olive oil. It's about making the food deliciously tasty.

The food wasn't very good in the first kitchen I ever worked in. But it was very busy, so I learnt to be fast, absorb pressure, use a knife, and say, 'Yes, chef.'

For me, food is about generosity, and this should ... -Marco Pierre White

For me, food is about generosity, and this should reflect on the plate as well.

My cooking attracted celebrities. I met Sylvester Stallone. He squeezed my bicep and said: 'I don't usually eat your kind of food, but for you, I ate it.' I haven't got a clue what he'd eaten but he asked me to cook for his wedding feast when he married Jennifer Flavin at Blenheim Palace.

Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was a lad. From then on, he lived in fear that death was just around the corner, and he set about programming me to work hard and bring in some cash.

Generally, I respect critics; they have their job ... -Marco Pierre White

Generally, I respect critics; they have their job to do.

My pet hate, with customers, is those that think i... -Marco Pierre White

My pet hate, with customers, is those that think it's all about wallets.

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It identifies the speaker's pet hate (personal annoyance) when customers believe that everything revolves around money or financial matters, implying a frustration with a narrow perspective on value and importance.

When you work for someone, you never realise how much you are learning. It is only when you leave and you reflect back on life.

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