Chef Quote by Marcela Valladolid

I didn't harbor a huge desire to become a chef until I graduated from college.

— Alex Guarnaschelli

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

— Ainsley Harriott

When I first started cooking, I was very much an intuitive cook when it came to taste, but that didn't mean I didn't want…

— Carla Hall

At 15, I had to choose a vocational school, and I was delighted, of course, to go to culinary school. But learning the basics…

— Eric Ripert

I always wanted to be a chef. Flavors and food were always of interest to me, but it was how those things brought friends…

— Maneet Chauhan

My reasons for becoming a chef are somewhat of a cliche. I always loved to eat but it was watching my parents cook that…

— Alexandra Guarnaschelli

I started culinary school at a very young age, and really I wanted to be out working, cooking, more than I wanted to be…

— Anonymous

I moved to Louisiana to become the executive Chef at Commander's Place. And I must say I had some encouragement from friends such as…

— Emeril Lagasse

I grew up watching my mom in the kitchen, that's how I know anything about cooking. I've always wanted to go to a culinary…

— Serena Williams

I went to culinary school to eat.

— Christina Tosi

Ive never gone to culinary school, but I do love cooking.

— Keshia Knight Pulliam

I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

— Thomas Keller