Chefs are fond of hyperbole, so they can certainly talk that way. But on the whole, I think they probably have a more open mind than most people. Anthony Bourdain cheffondhyperbole Change image and share on social
Chefs are leaders in their own little world. Eric Ripert chefleaderworld Change image and share on social
Chefs are nutters. They're all self-obsessed, delicate, dainty, insecure little souls and absolute psychopaths. Every last one of them. Gordon Ramsay absolutechefdainty Change image and share on social
Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit. Charlie Trotter cheffundraisergenerous Change image and share on social
Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as a chef. Michael Mina attractchefclientele Change image and share on social
Chefs don't become chefs just to earn stars - that's not the goal. Alain Ducasse chefearngoal Change image and share on social
Chefs don't eat at normal hours, so the only time you feel like you really need a meal is after service, when you're exhausted and just crave something to help you wind down. Marcus Samuelsson chefcraveeat Change image and share on social
Chefs don't use white pepper just to avoid spoiling the whiteness of pommes puree or bechamel. It has a more peppery aroma, with sharpness and sweetness, too. Yotam Ottolenghi aromaavoidbechamel Change image and share on social
Chefs have a new opportunity - and perhaps even an obligation - to inform the public about what is good to eat, and why. Rene Redzepi chefeatgood Change image and share on social
Chefs have only been able to work in restaurants, high-end cuisine. Why? Why haven't they been able to find other scenarios? For those chefs who want to do avant-garde cuisine, should they be finding their income in a restaurant? Ferran Adria avantchefcuisine share on social
