My first proper kitchen was this funny little club that we set up in Mercer Street in Covent Garden. It got shut down. Then I worked at a club in Notting Hill. Fergus Henderson clubcoventfunny Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer that we get the politicians we deserve. Fergus Henderson believerbigdeserve Change image and share on social
I think tripe is maligned. It's wonderful stuff, but everyone goes 'urgh.' You have to wash and then cook it, very gently braise it, for eight hours. It uplifts you but steadies you at the same time. Fergus Henderson braisecookgently Change image and share on social
What worries me is that, because of the amount of media coverage of food, Britain seems to have become a foodie nation - but I'm not sure it actually has. I'm not sure there's been a huge change in the pantry at home or what we cook for supper. Fergus Henderson amountbritainchange share on social
A pig's trotter is a fantastic thing. The first night of my honeymoon in Paris, my wife fell asleep in her steak tartare, so my trotter kept me company. Fergus Henderson asleepcompanyfall Change image and share on social
Do not let the word 'tripe' deter you. Let its soothing charms win you over, and enjoy it as do those who always have! Fergus Henderson charmdeterenjoy Change image and share on social
I think Isambard Kingdom Brunel would be a good chap to have supper with. Anyone who builds a railway and then builds a steamship when he gets to Bristol and can't go any further must be a good chap. Fergus Henderson bristolbrunelbuild Change image and share on social
I had a holiday job in a kitchen, but I think we'll draw a polite veil over that. There was nothing joyous or creative about it. And none of this helped my studies. Fergus Henderson creativedrawhelp Change image and share on social
Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. Fergus Henderson abilityambitiondrive Change image and share on social
Porridge and the urban lifestyle don't mix well. Fergus Henderson lifestylemixporridge Change image and share on social
