I was a bit of a show-off at school. I told jokes a lot because I wanted to have friends. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
I've lost both my parents and I don't think you ever get used to it. — 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
I want to help others smile and be kind as often as possible. — Ainsley Harriott Help Copy Share Image
When you're at the top you have to know how to delegate without putting the fear of God into people. — 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
The decline of the Sunday meal is a major concern because it means that family values are being forgotten. Once that creeps… — Ainsley Harriott Family 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
I'm a warm person and I like people to feel comfortable - if they're comfortable they're going to relax, cook and feel… — 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 Food 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 Childhood Copy Share Image
All the time I'm trying to evolve, I'm trying to do different things, bring new flavours to people, not just put my… — 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
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 Caribbean Copy Share Image
My dad Chester was a pianist and later a well-known television entertainer so football was never really something that was on his… — 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 Confidence Copy Share Image
Although my family is originally from Jamaica, I grew up in a diverse community in south London. As my parents were immigrants… — Ainsley Harriott Church 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 Family Copy Share Image
I studied music at school and played the recorder. Later in life music was a great way of supplementing my income because… — Ainsley Harriott Chef 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 Brilliant Copy Share Image
If I hadn't become a chef I would have loved to be a top tennis player, although I was never good enough… — Ainsley Harriott Chef Copy Share Image
It's a brilliant place to be. It's rewarding. Gardens are so rewarding. — Ainsley Harriott Brilliant Copy Share Image
When it comes to cooking, it's a skill you learn and develop. — Ainsley Harriott Cooking Copy Share Image
Shouting on TV feels like it almost gives viewers licence to do it in real life. — Ainsley Harriott Life Copy Share Image
