Clad in a white crew-neck tee, blue jeans and checkered Vans, Marco Pierre White is the picture of casual as he prepares to entertain questions from Lifestyle Editor Novia McDonald-Whyte as well as participants at last week's Jamaica Observer Foodie Seminar.
Much like his attire, he's seemingly relaxed and it's hard to believe that the international celebrity guest chef is the firebrand one reads about or sees on television. His passion for the culinary arts is almost palpable as his respect for people and their respective crafts. Thursday Food brings you a moment with Marco.
International celebrity guest chef Marco Pierre White addresses
his audience at last week’s Jamaica Observer Foodie Seminar.
(Photos: Bryan Cummings)
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett (left) talks food with Observer Deputy Chairman Adam Stewart and Lifestyle
Editor Novia McDonald-Whyte.
Observer Foodie Seminar presenters (from left) Jacqui Tyson of From Thought to Finish, Luciene Morrison and Ann Smith of Annilu, Wisynco’s William Mahfood and Kim Lee of Trade Winds Citrus, makers and distributors of Tru-Juice.
Annakay Tomlinson of Miss T’s expresses her delight at Marco Pierre White’s front-page photograph.
Now you're the celebrated Marco Pierre White, but what was your journey like, how did it all start?
I started my career many years ago... I came from humble beginnings in Leeds and in those days children followed the profession of