I'm a big believer that we get the politicians we deserve. Fergus Henderson believerbigdeserve 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 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
I've probably got lots of heroes. One is a chap called Charles Campbell - he is a wonderful chap. We cooked together in a nightclub in Notting Hill. He told me brilliant stories of food and life and generally put me on the right track. Fergus Henderson brilliantcallcampbell 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
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
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
Porridge and the urban lifestyle don't mix well. Fergus Henderson lifestylemixporridge Change image and share on social
I feel good when I stir something with a spurtle, but I don't make porridge very much in London. Fergus Henderson feelgoodlondon Change image and share on social