I 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.

Gastronomy is the greatest form of therapy that anyone can be exposed to.

The more I invested in myself, the kinder I was to myself and the more I understood myself.

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

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

Once you accept you are being judged by people who have less knowledge than yourself, then what's it worth?

In London I'm not seen in public. I don't go to award ceremonies or gatherings. I just don't go because I like my privacy. I like being with my family and I like being in their company. I work very hard and I don't have much time so I just want to be with my family or in the English countryside. I don't take holidays.