Ambition Drives Quotes by Fergus Henderson

Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things.

— Fergus Henderson

What worries me is that, because of the amount of media coverage of food, Britain seems to have become a foodie nation - but…

— Fergus Henderson

Do not be afraid of cooking as your ingredients will know, and misbehave. Enjoy your cooking and the food will behave; moreover it will…

— Fergus Henderson

I had a holiday job in a kitchen, but I think well draw a polite veil over that. There was nothing joyous or creative…

— Fergus Henderson

We live in a flat; my wife would be happy if we had a house with stairs. Or a little cottage in the country.

— Fergus Henderson

A pig's trotter is a fantastic thing. The first night of my honeymoon in Paris, my wife fell asleep in her steak tartare, so…

— Fergus Henderson

I'm a big believer that we get the politicians we deserve.

— Fergus Henderson

I cook British food, but it doesn't mean I'm jingoistic about it. People can cook very good fusion food.

— Fergus Henderson

I've probably got lots of heroes. One is a chap called Charles Campbell - he is a wonderful chap. We cooked together in a…

— Fergus Henderson

Porridge and the urban lifestyle don't mix well.

— Fergus Henderson

I feel good when I stir something with a spurtle, but I don't make porridge very much in London.

— Fergus Henderson

I think tripe is maligned. It's wonderful stuff, but everyone goes 'urgh.' You have to wash and then cook it, very gently braise it,…

— Fergus Henderson

I think Isambard Kingdom Brunel would be a good chap to have supper with. Anyone who builds a railway and then builds a steamship…

— Fergus Henderson

I'm like a kid in a sweet shop every day. It's slightly cringey how much fun I have.

— Fergus Henderson

If you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing.

— Fergus Henderson