Ainsley Harriott

The kitchen is the place you feel relaxed.

— Ainsley Harriott

My mum was the most wonderful cook and our house was always full of delicious food and interesting people. I remember dad…

— Ainsley Harriott

My dad Chester was a pianist and later a well-known television entertainer so football was never really something that was on his…

— Ainsley Harriott

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

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

People can be comfortable, really, once you invite them into the kitchen.

— Ainsley Harriott

You can eat interestingly without having to spend a lot of money, with a little bit of preparation.

— Ainsley Harriott

Everywhere I have gone in the world, even though we don't speak the same language, food is the same language.

— Ainsley Harriott

Christmas for me means starting the day with ackee and saltfish, and cornbread muffins.

— Ainsley Harriott

I think everyone knows that I'm the type of person who can have a good time without drinking.

— Ainsley Harriott

I'm so fortunate that I've chosen the right career path. Yes, perhaps I could have been out there with my own restaurant…

— Ainsley Harriott

I think what balances me out more than anything is long walks and eating well.

— Ainsley Harriott

I say time and time again - yes, cooking is wonderful to cook for your loved ones and see them eat the…

— Ainsley Harriott

My brother, a businessman, is the main cook in his home and my sister teaches cookery. Good food and good music were…

— Ainsley Harriott

Shouting on TV feels like it almost gives viewers licence to do it in real life.

— Ainsley Harriott

I'm a classic cheddar man, I really do like it, though I don't mind a good Stilton or blue cheese.

— Ainsley Harriott

If you want to go way way back, then I'm Scottish. My great great grandfather was Scottish, James Gordon Harriott, and a…

— Ainsley Harriott

It's quite true to say that if you work with marvellous fresh ingredients, the simplest dish is taken to another level.

— Ainsley Harriott

So I've got mates I've known since I was five years old. Their children know my children. There's something really lovely about…

— Ainsley Harriott

I don't just loving cooking in a vacuum, as it were; I love cooking for people, with people, and laughing.

— Ainsley Harriott

We were brought up with having a love of your garden, having somewhere you can go in, it's your little sanctuary, you…

— Ainsley Harriott

Mum and Dad used to do a lot of entertaining. We had quite a nice house, so everybody descended on us at…

— Ainsley Harriott

I used to quite like the idea of zooming in and out of traffic quite quickly, but when you get a decent…

— Ainsley Harriott

Bread's so important for me, it makes such a difference. I like it with a lovely bit of cheese on it, sometimes…

— Ainsley Harriott

What I like best is showing people how to have fun in the kitchen. And sharing my love of cooking.

— Ainsley Harriott