I came from the old world of gastronomy. Many years ago I walked into the kitchens of the Hotel St George and I feel very fortunate that I worked for chefs that were behind their stoves. I saw that world of gastronomy. I can sit here today and say that I saw the golden age of gastronomy. It's gone, it's gone. It's never going to have that anymore, once the accountants get involved the romance fades. That's the reality.
Marco Pierre WhiteI wasn't manufactured. I was cut from the cloth of the very old world of gastronomy. There was no such thing as celebrity chefs, chefs were trained and I like to think that I still represent those old values from that world and the opportunities that I am offered I often say no to.
Marco Pierre WhiteI just want my children to be happy. And to be good people. Proper people. That's all.
Marco Pierre WhiteDon't dress for others, dress for yourself. Clothes should be an extension of what you represent and what you feel inside.
Marco Pierre WhiteI didn't understand myself well enough be an ambassador to my world, to inspire people to want to cook, to inspire young people to want to come into my industry.
Marco Pierre White