The Wisdom of Marco Pierre White | Rare 1980s clips featuring Gordon Ramsay
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- čas přidán 22. 01. 2023
- My first video, hope you like it! I'm working on a documentary about Marco, then one about Gordon Ramsay, they'll take a while but be worth the wait:)
I worked with him from 1993 until 1999 , he wasn't as philosophical as he is now , difficult character but a genuine genius. He gave me a one of a kind interview, never to be forgotten. Good luck with the documentary
I remember back in 09, I went to Marco Pierre in Birmingham Uk, I left my table after I ate my mains waiting on dessert to the balcony, I looked left and saw Marco stoic, staring into the night view of all the nightlife buildings and towers. I approached him calmly to say ‘how’s things?’ He told me how he is at peace and doesn’t want to chase meaningless goals that didn’t really define him but defined Michelin. He was asking about my meal, told him it was the best fish I’ve ever tasted, I went back and had my desserts and when it came to the bill, the waiter said ‘compliments of mr Pierre’ there is no need to pay.
I was working as a line cook at one of his restaurants, and he came in to inspect the kitchen. As he made his way through the stations, he noticed that one of the fry cooks was struggling to keep up with the orders. Instead of yelling or reprimanding him, Marco calmly stepped in and showed him a few tips and tricks to speed up his work. The whole kitchen was in awe of his patience and expertise. It was a true masterclass in leadership and mentorship, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with him. Marco is truly a one-of-a-kind chef, and his wisdom and influence will continue to inspire chefs and food lovers for generations to come.
I love how Marco looks relatively the same, aged decently well, then Gordon was born looking 39. That's the power of Knorr
Marco Pierre, an English man with an Italian name, a French surname and the wisdom of a Chinese fortune cookie.
A legend from a vanished era. A man who saw the golden age of gastronomy.
"working hard was the greatest painkiller I could ever have taken" I think that anyone who was able to change their life through hard work will understand this. I used to work in kitchens so I know that he knows the meaning of hard work. For me it was years later as a postman that I was able to actually change my life for the better, but this is the principle that relates to me.
i rarely look up to people. i do to him. once you realize what a kind, deep soul he is, a lot becomes clear. he never was a "monster". thanks for the upload.
My favorite quote from Marco "when cooking fish, 5 seconds is a life time"
He communicates beautifully and in a way that speaks to anyone no matter your walk of life.
Never have I heard a more powerful quote for fractured souls like myself: "Working hard was the greatest painkiller I could have ever taken."
I know this guy, i worked for him. Best UK chef ever, special character and clearly a wise man.
We all know he’s the only one that made chef Ramsey cry 😂
I just recently encountered MPW last November (2022). I liked his Beef Bourguignon w/ Wild Mushrooms recipe and decided on the spur of the moment to follow his technique actually making a simple winter stew. The results were fantastic with a complexity of flavor I've seldomly produced in the kitchen. The other result? I actually felt, at the age of 74, that I was cooking for the first time and not simply following a recipe because MPW told me what to look for and what I wanted to accomplish through each step. So I did that no matter how many times I second guessed myself. I'm a big fan of MPW.
"Mother nature is the true artist." Wise words
This video is a source of motivation and peace for me. Everytime I feel lost and uninspired or feel like I’m overthinking or overdoing, I come back to this and everything falls into place.
I am a filmmaker currently trying to complete my first feature. I've been working on it for over 3 years and it is very nearly ready! Everything Marco said in this video has resonated with me and inspired. I feel like his wisdom can be applied to all kinds of creative endeavours. Thank you for making this compilation!
It's true about art. The longer you draw or paint, the quicker you can reduce the complications of the scene or the subject, to just get down to the most important parts of what makes up the thing. Less strokes, but the same result, and easier to digest for the viewer. One of my old art tutors told me once, that learning to draw or paint is like chopping onions. When you first start, you have to really focus but you're still slow as hell, maybe one or two onions a minute, and you still cut yourself all the time. After six months you'll be far better, 5-6 onions a minute and you never cut yourself anymore. After ten years, you can chop 15 onions a minute and you don't even have to look at what your hands are doing, and your mind is free. In other words, after ten years of drawing practice, you don't make mistakes or get nervous - you know exactly what you're doing.
I hope to see this documentary. Thank you for your time and effort.
Wow, sometimes there’s genuine gold on CZcams. This is one of those rare jewels.