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 remember that still till this day…
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 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
@kiwicia I saw a book in my local library called White Heat when I was 14 years old. Since that day I wrote to Marco every week asking for him to teach me! He never replied until a little after my 16th birthday . I had an answer machine message asking me to call the Marco Pierre White restaurant at the Hyde Park hotel . I returned the call and spoke to a chap for 10 minutes, who asked me to an interview on the Friday, I asked who I should ask for , the chap replied, " me , Marco " ! I had no idea I was talking to him, anyway, to cut a long story short , I arrived and he asked me into a room, he proceeded to ask the lady who was in there to leave and he sat on her chair, he looked at me and asked how I like being called a c^^t ! I can't remember what my reply was but he told me to start in a week and that he would find me somewhere to live. And that was that. As it turned out, it's a good job I didn't mind being called a c^^t as he called me that many many many times!!
"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.
@@Ragmatras haha it was great when the crew was good. Even when my head chef was an alcoholic and neglectful boss the sue chef was great and my shift worked well together. Owning my own restaurant was not my dream so I didn't try it and I didn't stay in the industry. I worked for years as a postman cause it was a stable Union job and had a similar busy atmosphere to a kitchen which suited me. When I had saved enough money, me and my wife and son bought a little farm and now we live well here with freedom to define our own lives as we please.
@@GillistheIllist plus gimme a break.. if you were born in the UK or the US chances are u ate a lot of junk food up to your 20s and only then found an interest in gastronomy.. so.. u know
It's actually more a phenomenon of the style of the times. If you go look at pictures of old people when they were young, they look "old" in those old photos of when they were 17, just like you said about Gordon. Because people's sense of style is pretty well cemented and they continue to dress, wear their hair, etc the rest of their lives. So the reason old people "look old" is because they're dressing and styling/shaving/etc, the same way they did in 1977.
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.
the best thing I have ever made was his short ribs, like you said, he walks you through it so well that anyone can make michelin star level meals if they put the work in and pay attention
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.
It is called four stages of competence. The flow state that you unlock once you reach the stage of unconscious competence feels great. Like you're in perfect sync with the world doing a job without a single wasted motion while being completely absorbed in task at hand.
@@rh_BOSS Pretty much. There are many ways to teach people how to draw, and 90% of art teachers get it entirely wrong. But then, from my experience, 90% of art teachers cannot draw or paint at a high level.
@@TheVanillatech yeah, sadly there are very less successful teachers around, most of them comes to teaching because they failed to get ahead and just want to earn a living . my opinion.
@@suryakiran3085 In my experience (as a teacher now), after 25+ years of being either a student, around a learning centre in some capacity or working at a school - MOST art teachers shouldn't be teaching. Many other types of teachers too. The problem is - not many people want to teach. Most young people (University ages) who dream of teaching - dream of teaching little ones (nursery and primary). Those who fall in to secondary and college level teaching are either salt of the establishments (rare and head hunted like crazy) or simply gave up on a career and decided, since they already HAVE a degree, might as well teach. But they hand out degrees like candy these days, otherwise nobody would even apply to University at current prices of courses. So they find themselves in a job they hate, that they cannot do properly, and the kids suffer. Art is not an academic subject though. Trying to get kids to learn the fundamentals of draughtsmanship is never going to work. It will be effective on maybe one in twenty who have the talent, but the other nineteen will hate it. ART at school is supposed to be fun, relaxing, a way to explore and experiment. Just getting kids to draw will make them improve. Once you hit college of univeristy level, is obvious who should be there, and who shouldn't. Anyone not interested or invested in spending their spare time drawing and painting and designing, by then, is on the wrong course. But the teachers at higher education don't help either - the majority of them also lack the fundamentals.
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! I also love cooking and have worked in kitchens. I have the utmost respect for Marco Pierre White, as a chef and as a human being.
Marco learned from the Roux brothers. Best chefs in the world at one point. I'm willing the bet whoever wrote the screenplay for "The Menu" are a fan of Marco. Some of the dialogue in that movie sounds like something Marco would say.
2:20-3:17 was my favorite series of wisdom. It's so poetic and true because not only that it's a fundamental principle to understand it serves as a reminder that anything you do can be art given enough passion and if you understand its ultimate relation with nature and your part in it. To some large extent this just applies to life or in anything that you have set your purpose to, not just in cooking.
Gee we are on to him. What a beautiful darling. Almost renaissance. Gorgeous looking fella. Totally taken away. I'm sure if we look around there is some more and some more beautiful fellas around. He had a great lendgary life like those ones before him. Influence and good taste. Hard work of course. Let's look today what's around. So many up and coming stars in different fields of work. I think males in general are great. I think you do to
just suggesting you guys to watch his interview at the oxford union, i have watched it 3 times with a beer and burger , trust me its a fun one hour, his story telling is so compelling yet simplistically sincere.
what ive always admired about marco is how he sticks to his principles always. hes to the point no bullshit and now promotes doing what you love and what is healthy and before you mention knorr stock pots they are actually a great product
3:18 *"Working hard was the greatest painkiller I could ever have taken"* Very true, no matter what activity working hard will counter your depression. Go to the gym or take long shifts at work. It does wonders and improves you.
He obviously a tremendously gifted chef and extremely wise .the words of wisdom here can be applied to anyone no Matter what your chosen profession may be .he obviously had a love hate relationship with what he chose , he loved and was inspired by the food and respect the ingredients but also realised the tremendous toll it inflicted upon him to continually produce culinary dishes of such high quality.
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 used to think Gordon Ramsay was the best British chef. Until I came across Mr. Marco Pierre White. What a man. What an absolute legend. The calm patience towards young chefs, depth of his culinary knowledge and genuine appreciation of people's inspirations coming out in their food is just... (proceeds to squeal into a pillow) .. He's the perfect mentor with the carrot and the stick approach. You might not like the stick but you would greatly appreciate the carrot. Best approach to teach people any skill. He understands people just as well as he does food. Would love an opportunity to meet him.😍
They were friends too,Anthony looked up to Marco,they could have been brothers imo,could listen to them speak all day ,I'm still angry with Anthony tbh
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.
He most certainly was a huge asshole when he was younger. He assaulted a cook with a broken leg, he has thrown full plates of food at heads, has cut clothes open in the kitchen with a knife, so on and so forth. He cheated on his first wife, possibly on others. While he does seem to be kind and mellow now, let's not pretend that he wasn't a physically and mentally abusive monster of a boss.
I do maintain that marco was a monster, no matter the reasoning. Maybe valid but that doesnt takes back all the hurt he caused. He is a looot better nowadays doe,
@@mrdoggo3569 what hurt did he cause? From what I’ve read it’s Gordon Ramsey who caused Marco hurt. Almost ruined his career/life with a theft followed by a complete fabricated lie. Somehow Gordon was still allowed to become famous. Insane to me.
Looking forward to the documentary, great vision, keep it up, I’m sure me and a lot more people are waiting for lots more beyond Marco Pierre, great work!
I've always wanted to be a chef...Cooking great dishes can't be boring...It's something you do with your heart and soul...Simplest way to spread happiness
Love the truth he imparts. The produce speaks for itself. Simplicity is key. Like Marco says we just refine it. Such an inspiration. As a home cook this is all the encouragement I need to create great food at home Thank you MPW
He isn't the reason my dream is to work in a kitchen again, but he definetly taught me about hard work. The kitchen is where I was truly tested as a man
Whether you want those dreams or not, you'll never acheive them if you don't take advantage of opportunity. Resonating words...like his cooking simple but brilliant.
And this dear viewers is why I have the upmost respect and admiration for this man. He would be a fascinating person to meet. Alex Baillie, you are very lucky 😌
Thank you SO much for this video. Insights into this brilliant man is not something I would have thought of, and really appreciate the work you have put into it. I am going to subscribe.
This guy takes alot of shit for his stock pot bits but he's a legend in my eyes and many others. He knew what he wanted and didn't give a flying F what anyone else thought....a true visionary
The algorithm occasionally blesses you with something truly inspiring. This video is a prime example. "Mother nature is the true artist, you're just the cook." This is something that can be applied across all disciplines. Everyone should take this to heart. Humility is one of the keys to success. Edit: "make the food that you would want to eat, not what you think others would want to eat. It has to be an extension of you." I have heard this exact thought process explained by David Lynch in film making and Rick Rubin in music production. Being true to yourself is paramount in any artistic endeavor, maybe its the key to a happy and successful life.
@@oliverhunter9495 nope but that was the time when MPW was so erratic lol.. it's because he was very determined to achieve his dreams but still he was very wise because he grew up in humility and the ultimate reason why i pursued cooking is because of passion and discipline, and MPW is a legend for it
@@sheennina1234 That booked changed my life. I messaged him on Instagram telling him what an inspiration he was to me and he replied, I’m pretty sure it would have been his PA or marketing team that relied but it still meant a lot.
To Gordon Ramsey this guy must be like Chef Slowik (The Menu) if at least as spiritually/artistic as him. Gordon being a student of his offers a more humbled but equally as passionate approach I feel.
I’m guessing you don’t know the story between the two. Give it a google. Gordon quite literally got Marco fired and almost completely ruined his career. They worked at the same place and Gordon stole the restaurants guest list and blamed it on Marco. It’s an insane story.
Heritage of humanity at the service of excellence. It needs to be taught to our children from an early age and convey the values of greatness in work and success, for this is a heritage without borders creating unity at its best. Bravo!
@@frankgarret2427 I understand why. Nowadays Gordon has a huge reputation as tough guy and MPW is someone who could put him to his place. I guess Gordon hates the story when he cried because of Marco. 😭
@@frankgarret2427 I read somewhere that apparently Gordon stole a reservation book from a restaraunt they were working at and framed Marco in an atempt to get him fired
It would be enlightening to have a drink with Marco in his pub now now, go through these one by one and see what his response would be now to the statements he made as a younger man. Looking forward to your doc.
As a chef, Marco was my idol even out of the kitchen the way he carries himself as an individual and a leader, a father. Everything about him is spot on I went and saw him live when he came to Sydney Australia Was pretty much a live interview of his life, and the whole time, I was smiling ear to ear and just amazed that I was only a few meters away from Marco I walked out that night with completely different mindset on how to achieve any goal you are chasing so long as it means something special to you, you will achieve it I'm no longer a chef But I am now working for one of the biggest companies in Australia and one of the leading companies for powder coating in the world for the last 50 years So thank you, Marco, you gave me that little bit of your character to achieve something at that point I hadn't even dreamed of yet I kept pushing, and as you said in this video in the "success" chapter "you will be confronted with opportunity", in this case I was head hunted for my position for the company I work for now I've taken advantage of grabbed this with both hands and sprinted with it, and as said now work for the one biggest companies in Australia/rest of the world and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Marco ❤️
Great job and wonderful philosophy! Be guided by your pathway to bliss. Keep it up and I know you'll make better and better documentaries, like MPW said, when the wind changes and opportunity arises, take it!
The audio and his speech is actually from an interview from 6ish years ago, where he told his whole life story as a chef. Would recommend to listen to that!
at the end of your video, you asked for feedback. I would say that at 3:07 your adding "or woman" was not valuable. Folks here are looking to hear Marco's story in his own words. What you added was not wrong, it just wasn't necessary.
Unnecessary because the old Anglo-Saxon word "man" originally meant "person, of either sex". And in the context of what Marco is saying there, the word "man" as used that way is actually gender-neutral. It is only radical feminists who continue to insist that "man" is a sexist word.
I can see how he rubbed off on Gordon Ramsay. Something I love about both of these gentleman is that they emphasize NOT over-complicating things that do not need to be. They both always make the most out of simplicity.
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 remember that still till this day…
A heartfelt compliment is the best dish one can taste. There is a good chance he remembers the moment till this day as well.
That is so beautiful
That definitely happened
@@TheDwight12 try not to be so negative and jaded
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus it just kinda sounds like those made up stories
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.
Thanks for sharing!
WOW
Then there's Gordon who probably would of cursed out the fry station guy and advised him to put in his quitting notice 😅
@@DanielMartinez-ih3hq old Marco would have done the same
@@GE0attack Thats the point of growth. Before hand he wouldve made that dude quit but now he tries to get the best out of them.
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
Would you be willing to share more about your interview with Marco? Be curious to know more about your experiences. Thanks.
Yes, please elaborate!
Great story...your very fortunate to have worked for this legend!
@HIGHGRADE I was very lucky. You don't get chefs like that anymore
@kiwicia I saw a book in my local library called White Heat when I was 14 years old. Since that day I wrote to Marco every week asking for him to teach me! He never replied until a little after my 16th birthday . I had an answer machine message asking me to call the Marco Pierre White restaurant at the Hyde Park hotel . I returned the call and spoke to a chap for 10 minutes, who asked me to an interview on the Friday, I asked who I should ask for , the chap replied, " me , Marco " ! I had no idea I was talking to him, anyway, to cut a long story short , I arrived and he asked me into a room, he proceeded to ask the lady who was in there to leave and he sat on her chair, he looked at me and asked how I like being called a c^^t ! I can't remember what my reply was but he told me to start in a week and that he would find me somewhere to live. And that was that. As it turned out, it's a good job I didn't mind being called a c^^t as he called me that many many many times!!
"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.
Newman? 😮
Is this an intensely subtle FNV reference?
FNV? No it's a quote from the video and my interpretation of it.
So how was working in a kitchen for you? Why did you for example not start your own restaurant?
@@Ragmatras haha it was great when the crew was good. Even when my head chef was an alcoholic and neglectful boss the sue chef was great and my shift worked well together. Owning my own restaurant was not my dream so I didn't try it and I didn't stay in the industry.
I worked for years as a postman cause it was a stable Union job and had a similar busy atmosphere to a kitchen which suited me. When I had saved enough money, me and my wife and son bought a little farm and now we live well here with freedom to define our own lives as we please.
A legend from a vanished era. A man who saw the golden age of gastronomy.
we're still seeing the golden age of gastronomy.. MPW is still a legend and keeps training new talents
With knorr stock pots… it’s your choice, really
@@GillistheIllist c’mon.. gotta get over that bro.. the man still has to get paid.. that doesn’t take away from his career.. which is admirable
@@GillistheIllist plus gimme a break.. if you were born in the UK or the US chances are u ate a lot of junk food up to your 20s and only then found an interest in gastronomy.. so.. u know
@@TheHardCore89 I like the stockpots but they’re hard to find in the US.
Never have I heard a more powerful quote for fractured souls like myself: "Working hard was the greatest painkiller I could have ever taken."
He communicates beautifully and in a way that speaks to anyone no matter your walk of life.
I love how Marco looks relatively the same, aged decently well, then Gordon was born looking 39. That's the power of Knorr
Two stockpots a day keeps the doctor away!
It's actually more a phenomenon of the style of the times. If you go look at pictures of old people when they were young, they look "old" in those old photos of when they were 17, just like you said about Gordon. Because people's sense of style is pretty well cemented and they continue to dress, wear their hair, etc the rest of their lives. So the reason old people "look old" is because they're dressing and styling/shaving/etc, the same way they did in 1977.
😂😂😂
It was Gordon's choice to age 😂
@@davidjsaulhahaha😂
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.
the best thing I have ever made was his short ribs, like you said, he walks you through it so well that anyone can make michelin star level meals if they put the work in and pay attention
What was your encounter then?
The stockpots can change your life, but it's your choice
@@luukipuuk3537 I might try them at some point. Always interested in new ingredients and approaches. Thanks.
At 50 and and as an acid cook, MPW is a divine inspiration
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.
Wu wei.
It is called four stages of competence. The flow state that you unlock once you reach the stage of unconscious competence feels great. Like you're in perfect sync with the world doing a job without a single wasted motion while being completely absorbed in task at hand.
@@rh_BOSS Pretty much. There are many ways to teach people how to draw, and 90% of art teachers get it entirely wrong. But then, from my experience, 90% of art teachers cannot draw or paint at a high level.
@@TheVanillatech yeah, sadly there are very less successful teachers around, most of them comes to teaching because they failed to get ahead and just want to earn a living . my opinion.
@@suryakiran3085 In my experience (as a teacher now), after 25+ years of being either a student, around a learning centre in some capacity or working at a school - MOST art teachers shouldn't be teaching. Many other types of teachers too.
The problem is - not many people want to teach. Most young people (University ages) who dream of teaching - dream of teaching little ones (nursery and primary). Those who fall in to secondary and college level teaching are either salt of the establishments (rare and head hunted like crazy) or simply gave up on a career and decided, since they already HAVE a degree, might as well teach. But they hand out degrees like candy these days, otherwise nobody would even apply to University at current prices of courses. So they find themselves in a job they hate, that they cannot do properly, and the kids suffer.
Art is not an academic subject though. Trying to get kids to learn the fundamentals of draughtsmanship is never going to work. It will be effective on maybe one in twenty who have the talent, but the other nineteen will hate it. ART at school is supposed to be fun, relaxing, a way to explore and experiment. Just getting kids to draw will make them improve. Once you hit college of univeristy level, is obvious who should be there, and who shouldn't. Anyone not interested or invested in spending their spare time drawing and painting and designing, by then, is on the wrong course. But the teachers at higher education don't help either - the majority of them also lack the fundamentals.
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!
I also love cooking and have worked in kitchens. I have the utmost respect for Marco Pierre White, as a chef and as a human being.
It’s all about you Tariq LOL 😆
@@HEATSEEKER00 lame troll attempt
You're so right. You can apply the things he's saying to anything. Swap the word chef with anything you it want to be. This video also helped me
And you def need that crew to follow you. Will you post your feature on TH-cam?
in the wings mate - good luck with the post-production
I know this guy, i worked for him. Best UK chef ever, special character and clearly a wise man.
no you didnt stop capping bruh
My favorite quote from Marco "when cooking fish, 5 seconds is a life time"
I believe it’s 15seconds
@@Johnchnguyen your correct, thank you
Wow, sometimes there’s genuine gold on TH-cam. This is one of those rare jewels.
Marco learned from the Roux brothers. Best chefs in the world at one point.
I'm willing the bet whoever wrote the screenplay for "The Menu" are a fan of Marco.
Some of the dialogue in that movie sounds like something Marco would say.
The Nic Cage film 'Pig' is also basically a soft homage to Marco. Entire sections of dialogue are lifted almost word-for-word from Marco's book.
2:20-3:17 was my favorite series of wisdom. It's so poetic and true because not only that it's a fundamental principle to understand it serves as a reminder that anything you do can be art given enough passion and if you understand its ultimate relation with nature and your part in it. To some large extent this just applies to life or in anything that you have set your purpose to, not just in cooking.
Gee we are on to him. What a beautiful darling. Almost renaissance. Gorgeous looking fella. Totally taken away. I'm sure if we look around there is some more and some more beautiful fellas around. He had a great lendgary life like those ones before him. Influence and good taste. Hard work of course. Let's look today what's around. So many up and coming stars in different fields of work. I think males in general are great. I think you do to
We all know he’s the only one that made chef Ramsey cry 😂
Lol
It was his choice.
And not just from cutting onions
I also made Ramsay cry.
Gordon made himself cry
Marco Pierre, an English man with an Italian name, a French surname and the wisdom of a Chinese fortune cookie.
@@thesaxon2266 I thought Pierre was his surname
"Mother nature is the true artist." Wise words
"Mother nature is the true artist" he said, and threw his cigarette in the river.
@@styx85 Well, that's him...
Hot quick simple food
just suggesting you guys to watch his interview at the oxford union, i have watched it 3 times with a beer and burger , trust me its a fun one hour, his story telling is so compelling yet simplistically sincere.
what ive always admired about marco is how he sticks to his principles always. hes to the point no bullshit and now promotes doing what you love and what is healthy
and before you mention knorr stock pots they are actually a great product
U knorr ur wrong
It's your choice.
Knorr stock pots are an amazing product only haters will try to deny that fact
we knorr
@@TurtleMC1993 Exactly, like how pineapple on pizza actually tastes good but some people are just too judgemental 😂
Chef Marco just fathered the hell out of me. Thank you for this 🙏
3:18 *"Working hard was the greatest painkiller I could ever have taken"*
Very true, no matter what activity working hard will counter your depression. Go to the gym or take long shifts at work. It does wonders and improves you.
Yes but some people overdo it and degrade other parts of their life
@@Subs1338 I agree, hopefully people understand to not take this to the extreme, as with many aspects of life. To not over do it.
@@Subs1338 Which is why balance and practicing moderation in all things is needed at the same time. Too much of anything becomes a poison/addiction.
He obviously a tremendously gifted chef and extremely wise .the words of wisdom here can be applied to anyone no Matter what your chosen profession may be .he obviously had a love hate relationship with what he chose , he loved and was inspired by the food and respect the ingredients but also realised the tremendous toll it inflicted upon him to continually produce culinary dishes of such high quality.
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.
What a beautiful, inspirational mind.
Can’t wait for the documentary!
Thanks!
It is from his TV show of his peak 1989-1990, you can download it. Only short clips are found in TH-cam
@@deno202 wait where can you download it
@@markyochoa Torrent probably
@@deno202 please tell me where, im begging
I used to think Gordon Ramsay was the best British chef. Until I came across Mr. Marco Pierre White. What a man. What an absolute legend. The calm patience towards young chefs, depth of his culinary knowledge and genuine appreciation of people's inspirations coming out in their food is just... (proceeds to squeal into a pillow) .. He's the perfect mentor with the carrot and the stick approach. You might not like the stick but you would greatly appreciate the carrot. Best approach to teach people any skill. He understands people just as well as he does food. Would love an opportunity to meet him.😍
This is exactly why Bourdain was my favorite. He was a philosopher who liked to cook, just like this man. LEGENDS!
They were friends too,Anthony looked up to Marco,they could have been brothers imo,could listen to them speak all day ,I'm still angry with Anthony tbh
'everything peaks', very true- hence why he retired at the top
A documentary would be amazing, please do it!
I’m amazed a film has never been made. His life especially late 80s to the turn of the century was literally insane box office.
@@oliverhunter9495 Absolutely!
@@oliverhunter9495 I could see a really good HBO or Netflix show about him.
I hope to see this documentary. Thank you for your time and effort.
Videos like this are what makes YT worth watching. Thank you. Subscribed.
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.
He most certainly was a huge asshole when he was younger. He assaulted a cook with a broken leg, he has thrown full plates of food at heads, has cut clothes open in the kitchen with a knife, so on and so forth. He cheated on his first wife, possibly on others. While he does seem to be kind and mellow now, let's not pretend that he wasn't a physically and mentally abusive monster of a boss.
I do maintain that marco was a monster, no matter the reasoning. Maybe valid but that doesnt takes back all the hurt he caused.
He is a looot better nowadays doe,
I think he's mellowed with age, but he was an awful cunt back then. No excusing it, and he probably knows it himself
@@mrdoggo3569 what hurt did he cause? From what I’ve read it’s Gordon Ramsey who caused Marco hurt. Almost ruined his career/life with a theft followed by a complete fabricated lie. Somehow Gordon was still allowed to become famous. Insane to me.
@@allstopblue5717 i mean, both are. But marco created gordon so really its just the student followjng the master.
For anyone who's not seen it, go and watch his Oxford Union address, the guy's a stoic and an unbelievable storyteller
The video was well edited and presented overall. Did justice to chef Marco. An OG and awesome cook!👍
Whoever put that "Or Woman" at 3:06 needs a kicking.
"The more you add the more you take away" blew my mind 🤯
he was 28 here but had the wisdom of a man in his 50's thats why he aged so quickly now, he is a old soul unlike his son lmfaooo
Looking forward to the documentary, great vision, keep it up, I’m sure me and a lot more people are waiting for lots more beyond Marco Pierre, great work!
It must have been such an honor for Gordon to cook side by side with him his proyection and way of seeing gastronmy and life itself is just wonderful
"It's that inner feeling that comes from within." Sheer brilliance.
The more I see and hear Marco the more I love him.. He is !
Cool video. Didn't know MPW had such wisdom of life. Love it.
I've always wanted to be a chef...Cooking great dishes can't be boring...It's something you do with your heart and soul...Simplest way to spread happiness
Love the truth he imparts. The produce speaks for itself.
Simplicity is key. Like Marco says we just refine it.
Such an inspiration.
As a home cook this is all the encouragement I need to create great food at home
Thank you MPW
Bro, this edit is awesome. Captures Wisdom Bombs 💣
"Mother Nature is the true artist" MPW is a legend. One of the best chefs to ever live.
Cracking effort tbh mate,cant wait for the documentary
Man with wisdom-
Marco Pierre White. He’s deserved all his successes.
Gordon Ramsey teaches you how to cook. Marco Pierre White teaches you lessons for the afterlife.
LOL
"Comrade Dyatlov" lmaooooo
After he sends you there LOL
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bet marco had teach gordon how to cook too.. and made him cry
People underestimate just how smart and even philosophical MPW is and was. And he was like this in his 20s!
What's interesting to me, is that some of these things he would refute today. He's evolved and takes himself and the profession a little less serious.
They all do, Elton John hates Tiny Dancer
@Oliver Hunter you’d hate your own music too if you had to play it a million times in your life
He isn't the reason my dream is to work in a kitchen again, but he definetly taught me about hard work. The kitchen is where I was truly tested as a man
This is great please make more Marco content !
I’m coming up to twenty years in the navy and I don’t know if I want to do it anymore.
You ever think, man I wish I saw this band in the 80's! I wish I had marco's food in the 80's
Whether you want those dreams or not, you'll never acheive them if you don't take advantage of opportunity. Resonating words...like his cooking simple but brilliant.
Here is a man to whom people listen when he speaks.
Or woman
@@jakeson1120 He doesn't do that mentally ill stuff.
@@jakeson1120 you got the wrong table mate..
I liked it. Just finding out who Marco was and I really appreciate what he has to say. It’s delicate.
1980s: Never expect me to sell my heart… tut tut.
2010s: I use Knorr Stockpots to cook pasta in
For me, personally, I think it needs two
Get over it already. You losers can’t let go of the Marco Knorr memes for over a decade now
@@patrickjones8255 infinite knorr is the way to go
It’s his choice
And this dear viewers is why I have the upmost respect and admiration for this man. He would be a fascinating person to meet. Alex Baillie, you are very lucky 😌
Alan Watts reincarnated as a MasterChef. Marco is awesome!
Bro I thought the same thing
Wisdom, knowledge served right on a plate, who would have ever thought..
Brilliant...
I wouldn't be surprised if he went through atleast a gram of cocaine per day at work.
He smashes Knorr stock pot and sniffs it
He cuts his cocaine with Knorr, it’s your choice really, there isn’t a recipe.
Knorr has a secret cocaine stock cube specially designed for him and by him, not available on the common market
@@Losrandir it's the Knorr white edition
@Jonathan Birch olivol
Thank you SO much for this video. Insights into this brilliant man is not something I would have thought of, and really appreciate the work you have put into it. I am going to subscribe.
This guy takes alot of shit for his stock pot bits but he's a legend in my eyes and many others. He knew what he wanted and didn't give a flying F what anyone else thought....a true visionary
I am excited for your project
It was interesting to listen to, the chronology was good. Interesting to see hes always been as we see him.
This video has exploded in popularity, and, I am not surprised, this is a snapshot of a Master of a craft in the making.
He's the Robert California of the culinary world.
I'm crying over here. Well said
Bro 😂😂
The algorithm occasionally blesses you with something truly inspiring. This video is a prime example. "Mother nature is the true artist, you're just the cook." This is something that can be applied across all disciplines. Everyone should take this to heart. Humility is one of the keys to success.
Edit: "make the food that you would want to eat, not what you think others would want to eat. It has to be an extension of you." I have heard this exact thought process explained by David Lynch in film making and Rick Rubin in music production. Being true to yourself is paramount in any artistic endeavor, maybe its the key to a happy and successful life.
i'm nearly graduating culinary school and MPW is my inspiration.. looking forward to the documentary👍🏻
Have you read White Heat
@@oliverhunter9495 nope but that was the time when MPW was so erratic lol.. it's because he was very determined to achieve his dreams but still he was very wise because he grew up in humility and the ultimate reason why i pursued cooking is because of passion and discipline, and MPW is a legend for it
@@sheennina1234 That booked changed my life. I messaged him on Instagram telling him what an inspiration he was to me and he replied, I’m pretty sure it would have been his PA or marketing team that relied but it still meant a lot.
@@oliverhunter9495 wow that's amazing!! he's truly an inspiration
after watching this vidoe right now just brought back memorys and gave me the name of my cafe thank you mad that is thank you
Tom Hardy should play him in a film.
Great video, looking forward to the documentary
Floyd was my absolute favourite TV chef of the 90's! One for me, one for the pot!
Young Marco looked like the livestreamer xQc
0:31 this guy was a character and a half, and that in the 80s haha
1:19 look who's in the background!! Must be looking for lamb sauce!
He is an artist
He's an incredible chef, especially when you get to knorr him better
To Gordon Ramsey this guy must be like Chef Slowik (The Menu) if at least as spiritually/artistic as him. Gordon being a student of his offers a more humbled but equally as passionate approach I feel.
I’m guessing you don’t know the story between the two. Give it a google. Gordon quite literally got Marco fired and almost completely ruined his career. They worked at the same place and Gordon stole the restaurants guest list and blamed it on Marco. It’s an insane story.
@@allstopblue5717 I wasn't aware no. Wow.
@@allstopblue5717 was this ever proven? How'd he get away with it?
@@allstopblue5717 what is this whiplash
@@allstopblue5717 I heard Gordon brought a video crew to his wedding and it messed up their relationship
Heritage of humanity at the service of excellence. It needs to be taught to our children from an early age and convey the values of greatness in work and success, for this is a heritage without borders creating unity at its best. Bravo!
Not even once him and Gordon seen together after all these years.Such a shame.
Yeah I don’t understand why, There must be some animosity there. Just waiting for the day they collaborate again
Gordon kinda fucked him over I think….I saw it in a vid somewhere not sure tho…..
@@frankgarret2427 I understand why. Nowadays Gordon has a huge reputation as tough guy and MPW is someone who could put him to his place. I guess Gordon hates the story when he cried because of Marco. 😭
@@frankgarret2427 I read somewhere that apparently Gordon stole a reservation book from a restaraunt they were working at and framed Marco in an atempt to get him fired
@@frankgarret2427 they hated each other since the guest book incident but they reconciled not too long ago and Marco even visited Gordon's restaurant
It would be enlightening to have a drink with Marco in his pub now now, go through these one by one and see what his response would be now to the statements he made as a younger man. Looking forward to your doc.
Interesting man.
Wonder if anyone had one of his hairs in their food...
Aww.. beautiful Marco.
❤ Good luck with the project!
The guy has grace and finesse, as well as gentlemanliness, something Gordon seemed to always lack.
"Awareness of mind takes advantage of opportunity" - Epic quote, thank you Marco!
The family favourite, the children's favourite...water, and stockpot.
What a great edit.
I won’t lie, young Marco looks good looking for sure😂
As a chef, Marco was my idol even out of the kitchen the way he carries himself as an individual and a leader, a father. Everything about him is spot on
I went and saw him live when he came to Sydney Australia
Was pretty much a live interview of his life, and the whole time, I was smiling ear to ear and just amazed that I was only a few meters away from Marco I walked out that night with completely different mindset on how to achieve any goal you are chasing so long as it means something special to you, you will achieve it
I'm no longer a chef
But I am now working for one of the biggest companies in Australia and one of the leading companies for powder coating in the world for the last 50 years
So thank you, Marco, you gave me that little bit of your character to achieve something at that point I hadn't even dreamed of yet
I kept pushing, and as you said in this video in the "success" chapter "you will be confronted with opportunity", in this case I was head hunted for my position for the company I work for now
I've taken advantage of grabbed this with both hands and sprinted with it, and as said now work for the one biggest companies in Australia/rest of the world and I couldn't be happier.
Thank you Marco ❤️
Is that Gordon in the back? 2:03
yes
Gordon was his apprentice. And Marco made Gordon cry.
@@ubiozmiec marco didnt make gordon cry. It was his choice to cry
@@ghotifish1838 I see you've read Marco's book. Hilarious comment that I'm not sure everyone here will get.
Great job and wonderful philosophy! Be guided by your pathway to bliss. Keep it up and I know you'll make better and better documentaries, like MPW said, when the wind changes and opportunity arises, take it!
The audio and his speech is actually from an interview from 6ish years ago, where he told his whole life story as a chef. Would recommend to listen to that!
Where is that? Is it the Cambridge University Ted talk?
hey man, really looking forward to your documentaries! keep up the good work!
at the end of your video, you asked for feedback. I would say that at 3:07 your adding "or woman" was not valuable. Folks here are looking to hear Marco's story in his own words. What you added was not wrong, it just wasn't necessary.
good point, thanks for the tip:)
Unnecessary because the old Anglo-Saxon word "man" originally meant "person, of either sex". And in the context of what Marco is saying there, the word "man" as used that way is actually gender-neutral. It is only radical feminists who continue to insist that "man" is a sexist word.
I can see how he rubbed off on Gordon Ramsay. Something I love about both of these gentleman is that they emphasize NOT over-complicating things that do not need to be. They both always make the most out of simplicity.
Brooo I thought it was Tom Holland
Don’t give Hollywood any ideas lol
More of a Tom Hardy face and mannerisms
@@Gargatul0th More of a Tom Hanks gait and attitude
Tom... Tom Morello!