It's my nature to be happy, and food is something I'm passionate about. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I'm always interested in cooking and helping to bring people together. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
Everywhere I have gone in the world, even though we don't speak the same language, food is the same language. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
It's quite true to say that if you work with marvellous fresh ingredients, the simplest dish is taken to another level. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I think anything is good that introduces food to people and brings food to people. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
You can eat interestingly without having to spend a lot of money, with a little bit of preparation. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
We've become lazy and a bit spoilt and we want our food quickly and easily. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
What I like best is showing people how to have fun in the kitchen. And sharing my love of cooking. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I don't just loving cooking in a vacuum, as it were; I love cooking for people, with people, and laughing. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
Honey's just not honey. There's so many different varieties, so many different flavours. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
When you come to Jamaica, there's a handful of things you simply have to try that's right on the top of the… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
My brother, a businessman, is the main cook in his home and my sister teaches cookery. Good food and good music were… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
My mum wanted me to be a doctor because she worked in nursing. So she was quite disappointed when I came back… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
When you look at people cooking in Britain - and Dubai, too - they're not that adventurous. They need to be encouraged… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
When we talk about foodies, we're talking about less than five per cent of the population who eat nicely. For most people… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I was quite shy. I found my way, I suppose, with food. It's a confidence builder. How else in life do you… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
My Mum was the main reason why I became a chef. She influenced all of my family to feel free in the… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I think what balances me out more than anything is long walks and eating well. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I used to take vitamins, but I think diet is the most important thing. If you have a good diet, there's no… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I'm a classic cheddar man, I really do like it, though I don't mind a good Stilton or blue cheese. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
Cooking is about love, really, and cooking for your children is all about caring for them, building relationships. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I've propelled myself into the media world and I've been able to get my style of cooking across with my personality. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
My books are easy to use and real - and guess what, I sometimes use convenience food in my recipes! — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
What I've tried to do over the years is to kind of open the door to say 'It's a meal, it's OK,… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
To be honest, 'Ready Steady Cook' was a great opportunity, but I did compromise myself. I was stood there quizzing chefs on… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
Bread's so important for me, it makes such a difference. I like it with a lovely bit of cheese on it, sometimes… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
It's good to have fresh ingredients, but let's not completely ignore some frozen ingredients. Vegetables are absolutely brilliant because as soon as… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
One of the nicest things about taking your kids to a restaurant - Thai or Chinese for example - is having all… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The spicing is… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
I don't iron my underwear and socks, but I like things to be organised. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
We were lucky as kids - whenever we came home from school, Mum was there. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
I haven't got tinted windows. I get the odd 'Oi, Ains' and 'What's he like,' or 'I do enjoy your programmes,' depending on where… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
To be honest, 'Ready Steady Cook' was a great opportunity, but I did compromise myself. I was stood there quizzing chefs on what they… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
When you come to Jamaica, there's a handful of things you simply have to try that's right on the top of the list, and… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
I certainly love a boogie and once the music starts I'm usually one of the first out there on the dance floor. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
I dislike anger so much, I even find it difficult watching 'EastEnders.' — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share
