Age Quote by Adam Richman

I'm hooked on food competition shows. It's unique, different... I definitely understand the importance of strategy.

— Bill Rancic

Competition is the spice of sports; but if you make spice the whole meal you'll be sick.

— George Leonard

It is great to add some glamour to the food industry, like television shows have done for the food world and inspiring people to…

— Curtis Stone

I've been on a team that won the world championship of barbecue. But barbecue's interesting, because it's one of these cult foods like chili,…

— Nathan Myhrvold

The culinary world is a fascinating place that has been influenced over the centuries by culture, religion, fashion, war, art, science and, more recently,…

— John Torode

The winner is the chef who takes the same ingredients as everyone else and produces the best results.

— Edward de Bono

There's nothing pretty about competitive eating. It might be uncouth, but it is fun, and it is lighthearted.

— Joey Chestnut

We have very professional, amazing chefs that are contestants. Most of them have their own restaurants and are settled, recognized chefs in Mexico. That…

— Ana Claudia Talancon

The most successful food, I think, is food that both appeals to the super-sophisticated diner or foodie and to the lay diner at the…

— Charlie Trotter

Many of them have accomplished a lot before they ever get to 'Top Chef' although they're not well known. The show just provides them…

— Tom Colicchio

We [chefs] are competitive, although I think you need to be careful with competitiveness as it can become quite negative.

— Paul Rankin

The Olympic Games is the ultimate level of competition.

— Russell Mark