Marco Pierre White

Chef

Marco Pierre White was born in Leeds, England, United Kingdom on December 11th, 1961 and is the Chef. At the age of 62, Marco Pierre White biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
December 11, 1961
Nationality
United Kingdom
Place of Birth
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Age
62 years old
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Networth
$40 Million
Profession
Autobiographer, Reality Television Participant, Restaurateur
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Alex McArthur, ​ ​(m. 1988; div. 1990)​, Lisa Butcher, ​ ​(m. 1992, divorced)​, Mati Conejero, ​ ​(m. 2000, separated)​
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Marco Pierre White Career

White first trained at Hotel St George in Harrogate and then at the Box Tree in Ilkley. In 1981, he went to London with "£7.36, a box of books, and a bag of clothes", and began his classical training as a commis with Albert and Michel Roux at Le Gavroche. He continued his training under Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire, moving to work in the kitchen of Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, and later with Nico Ladenis of Chez Nico at Ninety Park Lane. He then branched out on his own, working in the kitchen at the Six Bells public house in the Kings Road with assistant Mario Batali.

In 1987, White opened Harveys in Wandsworth Common, London, where he won his first Michelin star almost immediately, and his second a year later. He also won the Newcomer Award at the 1987 The Catey Awards, run by The Caterer magazine.

White's notable protégés who worked at Harveys include Gordon Ramsay, Phil Howard, Stephen Terry, and Éric Chavot.

He later became chef-patron of The Restaurant Marco Pierre White in the dining room at the former Hyde Park Hotel, where he won the third Michelin star, and then moved to the Oak Room at the Le Méridien Piccadilly Hotel.

In 1995, at the age of 33, White became the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars and the youngest chef to achieve three stars to that point. His record was superseded by Massimiliano Alajmo in 2002, who achieved three stars at the age of 28.

Although White worked for seventeen years to pursue his ambition, he ultimately found that, in spite of his accomplishments, recognition and fame, his career did not provide him with adequate returns in his personal life. So, in 1999, he retired and returned his Michelin stars.

TV and film career

In September 2007, White was the Head Chef in ITV's Hell's Kitchen television series.

At one point during the series, controversy ensued when White said, "I don't think it was a pikey's picnic tonight." The remark prompted criticism from the Commission for Racial Equality. However, the show was defended by an ITV spokesman, who indicated that warnings about its content were given before transmission, and that White's comment had been challenged by one of the contestants, Lee Ryan. The book accompanying the show, Marco Pierre White in Hell's Kitchen, was published on 23 August 2007 by Ebury Press.

White returned to ITV's screens to present the 4th series of Hell's Kitchen in 2009.

White presented Hell's Kitchen Australia for the Seven Network which aired in 2017. Following comments made by Masterchef judge Matt Preston about White's son's spending $500,000 of his father's money on drugs and prostitution, White joined this rival programme in retaliation.

White is seen in UK adverts for Knorr stock cubes and stock pots, a Unilever brand. In answer to criticisms that he had "sold himself out as a chef" by acting as a brand ambassador for such products he said, "by working with companies like Knorr it allows me to stand onto a bigger stage and enrich people's lives... Michelin stars, they're my past."

In 2013, White apologised after being accused of cultural appropriation over an online video produced for Knorr in which he demonstrated how to cook rice and peas.

On 18 March 2008, it was announced that White would be the host of an American version of the Australian cooking competition series The Chopping Block. The series, produced by Granada America, the production company behind the American version of Hell's Kitchen, aired on NBC in March 2009 but was pulled after three episodes due to low ratings. After a three-month hiatus, Chopping Block returned to complete its season.

On 6 July 2011, White was a guest judge on Masterchef Australia mentoring the cooks in an elimination round. On 15 June 2014, White began a week-long appearance on Masterchef Australia presiding over a mystery box challenge, an invention test and a pressure test. On 17 May 2015, White began his second week-long appearance on Masterchef Australia, in Week 3 of Series 7. On 12 July 2015, he returned for a second week on Masterchef Australia Series 7, entitled "Marco Returns Week". On 8 May 2016, White began his third year running, and fourth week-long appearance on Masterchef Australia, this time Week 2 of Series 8.

On 27 August 2011, White was a houseguest on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother to set a cooking task.

In 2012, White fronted a new show for Channel 5 called Marco Pierre White's Kitchen Wars. It saw the UK's best restaurant partnerships balance food with front of house service, fighting for a place in a specially designed studio restaurant, where the top couples are each given their own kitchen and set of diners to impress. It received positive reviews from critics in The Guardian and The Independent.

White was a principal judge in Masterchef Australia: The Professionals, which started on 20 January 2013. White co-hosted the show with regular Masterchef Australia host Matt Preston.

On 11 December 2014, White appeared on the South African version of Masterchef which aired on M-Net. He had a cook-along in the final challenge in the finals between Siphokazi and Roxi.

On 6 September 2015, White appeared on the New Zealand version of MasterChef which aired on TV3 (New Zealand). He was the Head Chef/Mentor of a team challenge consisting of the final 8.

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James Martin's turbulent year: From 'bullying' scandal to shock cancer diagnosis and now splitting from his girlfriend of 12 years - so is new flame Kim Johnson what he needs to help simmer down?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
James Martin left fans in shock this week when MailOnline exclusively revealed that he is dating Arun Nayar's personal trainer ex-wife, Kim Johnson (bottom right). The unveiling of his new romance signalled the end of his 12-year relationship with Louise Davies (top right) having quietly parted ways in December with the aim of remaining 'firm friends'. Within three months of their split, James, 51, had moved on with Kim, 38, and the pair were recently spotted shopping together on Old Bond Street where the famous Tiffany & Co. is located. While James has kept tight-lipped on his budding new romance, he looked smitten and in high spirits on their recent outing, no doubt pleased to have some good fortune in his life after a turbulent few months.Last summer, James found himself at the centre of a very public scandal when he was accused of bullying and intimidating behaviour by crew working on his ITV food show. Reports then emerged of a second incident with ITV, as it was claimed the broadcaster had previously been made aware of James' conduct following a separate incident in 2018. Subsequently, James apologised for his behaviour and admitted the turmoil that was going on his personal life. He opened up about unfortunate events in his life, which began with the death of his grandfather, then was followed by a home invasion by masked burglars, and then a shock cancer diagnosis.

Marco Pierre White discovered stocking up on Aldi £1.99 Moretti, a luxury that sells for a hefty £8 at his hotel near Bath

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2024
With three Michelin stars on display, it's likely that the first British chef with three Michelin stars would trawl expensive specialty markets for his food. Marco Pierre White, on the other hand, is clearly keen on a bargain, and he is often seen at the Rudloe Arms in Corsham, near Bath. With rooms ranging from £199 to £325 a night, the hotel has '40 charming bedrooms and three shepherd huts.' Mr White's Aldi basket was packed with Birra Moretti, free-range eggs, and wholemeal bread, three keystays of his menus. However, although a 330ml bottle of the Italian beer costs £1.99 at Aldi, it sells for £8 at the hotel.

Jock Zonfrillo, Twist, was involved in the death of MasterChef actor Jock Zonfrillo just over a year after his body was discovered in a hotel room

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2024
Jock Zonfrillo, 46, was discovered dead at Zagame's House hotel in Carlton, Melbourne's CBD, about 2 a.m. Lauren was in Italy with their two young children at the time, and she had called Victoria Police to request a welfare check because he stopped answering her calls.