I'm always interested in cooking and helping to bring people together. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
You don't realise until you do 'Strictly' how obsessed people are. — 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
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
I do feel that over the years from watching programmes that tell people 'you're not good enough,' I just don't like it. — 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
I love energy, I love to give people energy, I love to feed off energy - it makes me happy. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen. — Ainsley Harriott 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
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
People who drop litter really stress me out. I have been known to chase after people and say, 'Sorry, but you've forgotten… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
People know that when they watch an Ainsley programme or get an Ainsley book it's going to be something that is approachable… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
The great thing about coming to Melbourne is that people talk about Sydney being the food capital but Melbourne is a lot… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
A lot of people go for the serious angle because, ultimately, that's what it's all about. But it doesn't necessarily mean that's… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
Performing has always been instinctive to me. I remember people saying, 'he doesn't know if he's a chef or an entertainer.' But… — 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
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 Image
I don't iron my underwear and socks, but I like things to be organised. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
We were lucky as kids - whenever we came home from school, Mum was there. — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 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 list, and… — Ainsley Harriott Copy Share Image
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 Image
