When chef Marco Pierre White published his autobiography in 2006, his infamously tumultuous life was guaranteed to be a dramatic read. Originally titled White Slave, the book was released in America under the new moniker, The Devil In The Kitchen, and readers were not disappointed. Now, it seems the story of the man widely regarded as the first ‘celebrity chef’ may be headed for the screen, as Ridley Scott, Giannina Facio and Colet Abedi have optioned the work for development.
Following the man from his humble and tragic beginnings in Leeds, UK, to the height of fame and fortune at the centre of London’s restaurant scene, The Devil In The Kitchen depicts the genesis of “the godfather of modern cooking.” Earning his stripes from some of the best chefs in the country, such as Albert Roux and Raymond Blanc, White himself would go on to train Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal,...
Following the man from his humble and tragic beginnings in Leeds, UK, to the height of fame and fortune at the centre of London’s restaurant scene, The Devil In The Kitchen depicts the genesis of “the godfather of modern cooking.” Earning his stripes from some of the best chefs in the country, such as Albert Roux and Raymond Blanc, White himself would go on to train Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal,...
- 7/18/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Jamie MacKinnon has been crowned the winner of BBC Two's The Chef's Protégé.
The 17-year-old catering student from Perth College, Scotland beat fellow hopefuls Sophie and David to take the title of Britain's most promising young chef.
Throughout the series MacKinnon was mentored by Michelin starred chef Tom Kitchin, who hand-picked the teenager after returning to catering college and conducting a search for the most talented trainees.
The pair competed against protégés selected by fellow top chefs Theo Randall and Le Gavroche's Michel Roux Jr in cooking challenges designed to test the candidates' skills.
Tonight's final cook-off saw the students produce a two-course menu for judges Pierre Koffmann, Ruth Rodgers and Albert Roux.
MacKinnon impressed the panel with his Scottish scallop and roast partridge menu that was deemed both high quality and a clear demonstration of his mentor's influences.
Following his victory, MacKinnon described the final as the best day of his life.
The 17-year-old catering student from Perth College, Scotland beat fellow hopefuls Sophie and David to take the title of Britain's most promising young chef.
Throughout the series MacKinnon was mentored by Michelin starred chef Tom Kitchin, who hand-picked the teenager after returning to catering college and conducting a search for the most talented trainees.
The pair competed against protégés selected by fellow top chefs Theo Randall and Le Gavroche's Michel Roux Jr in cooking challenges designed to test the candidates' skills.
Tonight's final cook-off saw the students produce a two-course menu for judges Pierre Koffmann, Ruth Rodgers and Albert Roux.
MacKinnon impressed the panel with his Scottish scallop and roast partridge menu that was deemed both high quality and a clear demonstration of his mentor's influences.
Following his victory, MacKinnon described the final as the best day of his life.
- 6/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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