Coast Quote by Mario Batali

To have 95% of the ingredients sourced, food and wine, within 100 miles radius, that's a dream come true for any chef.

— Gordon Ramsay

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

When I walk into a market I may see a different cut of meat or an unusual vegetable and think, ‘I wonder how it…

— James Beard

It is not difficult now to make good food because we have sophisticated equipment and refined ingredients. Being innovative also helps you. It sets…

— Alvin Leung

I want to make sure the cooking industry becomes more and more diverse.

— Marcus Samuelsson

The roots of creativity of cooking are hungry people trying to figure out how to take something that's not particularly fresh or tender and…

— Anthony Bourdain

Close interaction with farmers and scientists can expose the chef to new flavours that can be used to delight diners.

— Rene Redzepi

“Serving delicious food in its most delicious state." Cooking is as simple as that.”

— Natsumi Ando

“Raw ingredients trump recipes every time; farmers and ranchers who coax the best from the earth can make any of us appear to be…

— Judy Rodgers

You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.

— Julia Child

Middle Eastern cuisine has the same depth of ingredients and processes as other cuisines. They just haven't had as much exposure.

— Yotam Ottolenghi

Great cooking is about being inspired by the simple things around you - fresh markets, various spices. It doesn't necessarily have to look fancy.

— G. Garvin