Marco will take us on a journey from his humble beginnings, arriving in London from the north with “£7.36, a box of books and a bag of cloths” to begin his classical training as a commis with Albert and Michael Roux at Le Gavroche. By the age of just 33, Marco became first British and youngest chef at the time to be awarded three Michelin Stars. A chef, restaurateur and television personality, he has been dubbed “the first celebrity chef” and the “enfant terrible” of the UK restaurant scene.
Marco was in the vanguard of a food revolution. He was the first of the rock ‘n roll chefs who inspired thousands of today’s chefs, and trained notable chefs such as Mario Batali, Shannon Bennett, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay and Curtis Stone. He ushered in French classism to a new era.
Marco Pierre White was the man who started it – he put the stake in the ground, gave chefs a profile” – Gordon Ramsay
Of all the chefs I worked for, he was the greatest teacher” – Jock Zonfrillo
Everybody wanted to be MPW, to follow his path” – David Chang Momofuku
Trail blazer who led the movement against the establishment chef” – Raymond Blanc
MPW had the palate so, for me he was and still is the greatest” – Michel Roux
What we had time for was work and stress. It was carved into his face. Marco Pierre White gave us all voice, gave us hope, a new template for survive. White Heat gave us power. It all started here” -Anthony Bourdain
This is an evening about the magic of food, the allure of restaurants, of determination, grit and endless pursuit of personal fulfilment. Meet one of the world’s iconic chefs, live on stage.
Season Details
Venue: Great Hall, BCEC| Brisbane
Date: 23 May 2023
Venue: State Theatre| Sydney
Date: 25 May 2023
Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre| Melbourne
Date: 30 May 2023
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