Today there are very few chefs at that high level who are behind their stoves. You don't feel their presence within the room. Where's the romance? Where's the show? Where's the theater? The modern day restaurant - it's like dining in a chapel. It's boring.

Success is born out of arrogance, but greatness comes from humility.

I find supermarkets fascinating places. It's extraordinary, you can buy anything there.

The most poisonous source in any kitchen is a chef's ego.

I've never tried to be a celebrity chef, people call me that but I was that young boy that the media chose.

I'm not a worrier. I like sleeping.

You walk into a restaurant when chefs are not there and it's different. The magic isn't there. Why pay top pounds when the chef is not in the house? I feel cheated. I don't mind paying big money for food but if I go to Paul Bocuse's restaurant I want Paul in the house.