Marco Pierre White: I've had to evolve

With a 20-strong stable of restaurants, pubs and inns Marco Pierre White has gone from Britain's first three Michelin-starred chef to celebrated businessman.

The celebrity chef who once famously disregarded the world of Michelin-starred fine dining to 'reinvent himself', now operates brands such as Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse & Grill, Frankie & Benny's and Wheeler's amongst many others.

"It was the most fabulous journey but we have to evolve and move on," he says. "Now I look at things differently and do things I enjoy. My menus are created so everyone can afford them and that's the bit that didn't sit well with me at three star level."

Speaking with BigHospitality's Becky Paskin, White explains why he doesn't miss the world of Michelin, his notorious decision to link up with Bernard Matthews, and why his fondness for gardening is perhaps a sign of him 'getting old'.

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[ErinRyanChicago]

Marco is amazing in everything he does. The most inspirational man.

[angryasian101]

I don't understand how anyone can criticize Marco and call him a sellout? He gave back his 3 stars and put his Michelin Star days behind him years ago. While admittedly, his videos are advertisement for Knorr or Bernard Matthews, I still get more inspiration and learn more from watching them than almost any show on the Foodnetwork.

[pepsiguzzler86]

Listen during the moments where the "interviewer" is asking questions and when Marco answers. You can hear people and the hubbub of a restaurant in the background, however the girl has no background noise what so over. I believe she wasn't actually interviewing him, it was edited for us to believe so. However someone else was actually asking the questions........ interesting editing. Just read over my words as I finish, it's like I am trying to point out a conspiracy! :)

[Zephilindrum]

"You cannot criticize a man for working."

That's a very simple, very elegant, finesse-ridden way of saying "Nigga please" to all the people that hate on him for advertising Knorr/Bernard & Matthews

[sallie420]

He's the Hannibal Lector of Chefs

[jag83aa]

Thanks Marco I've only watched your videos this year and you have changed and enriched my families life. You have inspired us to cook in a healthier way, eating well, and eating fresh products that are local on a daily basis. We respect our food as we value its nutrition to live well. Thanks Again Marco!

[wankonbones]

i wish i had a "ask marco's advise" app on my phone.

[eddbau]

@angryasian101 u just describe what i feel, every time i watch marco cooking

[eddbau]

i always and i mean it, always find myself surprise by the talent, the respect that marco shows for the kitchen and how he can inspire me to be a better cook, still learning from this genious!

[p3rs0nan0ngrata]

Joel Robuchon uses stock cubes, and he's one of the greatest chefs of the last 50 years

[Arnatuile11]

Okay idc about him promoting knorr, he's my favourite chef of all time, forget Ramsay - does he even cook at his Chelsea restaurant every night?

[kebl0826]

Marco isnt a sell out but I know a man who is......GORDON! Ten years ago he was slating Anthony Worrell-Thompson as a being a TV Chef., but look at Gordon now