A school culinary education is a militant operation. In that world, everything depends on grading and competition. The emotional element is extracted,… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
When you come into the food industry from the 'Bake Off,' you're very much at the lower end of the food chain,… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
Make the choice, if you can, to get milk direct from farms or farm drop services. We need the supermarkets, of course we do,… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
I like pie! Pie with proper pastry and a meaty filling always works. It just makes you feel good. — John Whaite Copy Share Image
I was a 23-year-old law student when I won the 'Great British Bake Off' in 2012. For 10 weeks I had balanced my degree… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
I grew up on a farm, so I've always been keen on nature, animals and the simpler things in the life - that simple… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
After 'Bake Off,' I got these book deals that were very much baking books. But the books I'm producing now like 'Perfect Plates in… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
Especially as a chef, I didn't really want to talk about it because I felt like it kind of undermined my entire career. How… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
I do like my own space. I like to just block the noise out after a while. — John Whaite Copy Share Image
Baking is very meditative. It's precise - you have to weigh out the ingredients, follow it step by step and focus on everything, so… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
It seems unlikely that a 70-something-year-old grandmother could be one of Britain's most iconic celebrities, but Mary Berry defies all expectations. — John Whaite Copy Share Image
During the 'The Great British Bake Off' I didn't get to know Mary all that well. We weren't allowed to interact with the judges… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
On 'Bake Off' there's lots of stuff no one notices until afterwards. At the time you're too busy concentrating. All the other bits, like… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
