Ainsley Harriott

I have a young heart.

— Ainsley Harriott

“Yeah-eh bwa”

— Ainsley Harriott

“Give that meat a good ol' rub”

— Ainsley Harriott

Growing up, a black face on TV was really rare.

— Ainsley Harriott

I sometimes wish I was 10 years younger.

— Ainsley Harriott

People are frightened of the unknown.

— Ainsley Harriott

My dad was a great eater but Mum was the cook.

— Ainsley Harriott

I very much consider myself British.

— Ainsley Harriott

The kitchen is the place you feel relaxed.

— Ainsley Harriott

People must plan their meals better.

— Ainsley Harriott

To a degree and If I'm playing a game, I do my best to win.

— Ainsley Harriott

I love the humour of the British and I love the countryside.

— Ainsley Harriott

I must admit that I do love to dance, but doing it in front of the nation is a whole different matter!

— Ainsley Harriott

When it comes to cooking, it's a skill you learn and develop.

— Ainsley Harriott

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

— Ainsley Harriott

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

— Ainsley Harriott

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

— Ainsley Harriott

It's my nature to be happy, and food is something I'm passionate about.

— 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

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

— Ainsley Harriott

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

I want to have a relationship with my kids. I want them to be free with me, to have a good relationship.

— Ainsley Harriott

You've got be a good communicator in almost any job nowadays - but if you're enthusiastic and committed in your job, good…

— 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

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

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

I studied music at school and played the recorder. Later in life music was a great way of supplementing my income because…

— Ainsley Harriott

If I hadn't become a chef I would have loved to be a top tennis player, although I was never good enough…

— Ainsley Harriott

It's good to have fresh ingredients, but let's not completely ignore some frozen ingredients. Vegetables are absolutely brilliant because as soon as…

— Ainsley Harriott

I was quite shy. I found my way, I suppose, with food. It's a confidence builder. How else in life do you…

— Ainsley Harriott

Although my family is originally from Jamaica, I grew up in a diverse community in south London. As my parents were immigrants…

— Ainsley Harriott

My Mum was the main reason why I became a chef. She influenced all of my family to feel free in the…

— Ainsley Harriott

To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The…

— 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

With me, you know what you get - approachable food.

— Ainsley Harriott

Every cookbook can be a bit patronising.

— Ainsley Harriott

I grew up not being intimidated by the kitchen.

— Ainsley Harriott

I'm always interested in cooking and helping to bring people together.

— Ainsley Harriott

I think anything is good that introduces food to people and brings food to people.

— Ainsley Harriott

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

— Ainsley Harriott