I've probably got lots of heroes. One is a chap called Charles Campbell - he is a wonderful chap. We cooked together in a nightclub in Notting Hill. He told me brilliant stories of food and life and generally put… — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
My first proper kitchen was this funny little club that we set up in Mercer Street in Covent Garden. It got shut down. Then I worked at a club in Notting Hill. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I cook British food, but it doesn't mean I'm jingoistic about it. People can cook very good fusion food. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I feel good when I stir something with a spurtle, but I don't make porridge very much in London. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I'm like a kid in a sweet shop every day. It's slightly cringey how much fun I have. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
If you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
