All I ever wanted to do was to make food accessible to everyone; to show that you can make mistakes - I do all the time - but it doesn't matter.

When you are trying to move mountains you want-and need-people on your side who want to move them with you.

As usual, my timing is bizarrely good.

As soon as I was old enough to peer over the worktops, I remember being fascinated by what went on in the kitchen. It just seemed such a cool place, everyone working together to make this lovely stuff and having a laugh doing it.

I left school with basically nothing, I was a special needs kid. I did feel as though my school had let me down.

What I've enjoyed most, though, is meeting people who have a real interest in food and sharing ideas with them. Good food is a global thing and I find that there is always something new and amazing to learn - I love it!

The whole idea is to earn the flavor. No one gives it to you.