Chef Reputation Quotes

I am well aware that a chef is only as good as his last meal.

You can't hide behind a Michelin star.

I would have thought you'd import an English staff?" "Good heavens, no! I would not wish a British chef on anyone except the French tax collectors.

I've never tried to be a celebrity chef, people call me that but I was that young boy that the media chose.

Many chefs of a certain caliber do not see me as a chef. I don't have a restaurant. They see me as a TV food personality, not a chef. I've gotten respect, trust me, they respect me, but I think that I can't hit that particular level of respect from them until I have a successful Vegas restaurant that not only makes money but creates unbelievable food and a fabulous experience. I don't think people think I can cook, and they don't think I know what the hell I'm doing.

When you have a chef that wants to be in the spotlight, maybe after one or two appearances on a show, they think they're at a certain level that they haven't reached yet in the kitchen. Shows like 'Top Chef', 'Hell's Kitchen' have helped bring attention to the culinary world.

You're getting to know who the great chefs are through their books.

Gordon Ramsay, the only chef in London honored with three stars by the 'Guide Michelin,' is not a monster.