103 Quotes by Ainsley Harriott

We've become lazy and a bit spoilt and we want our food quickly and easily.

I used to take vitamins, but I think diet is the most important thing. If you have a good diet, there's no need for that stuff.

I'm a warm person and I like people to feel comfortable - if they're comfortable they're going to relax, cook and feel good.

People who drop litter really stress me out. I have been known to chase after people and say, 'Sorry, but you've forgotten something,' and then hand it back to them.

I've propelled myself into the media world and I've been able to get my style of cooking across with my personality.

If I hadn't become a chef I would have loved to be a top tennis player, although I was never good enough so it wasn't really an option. But that has never dimmed my love of the game, which started in childhood when I was lucky enough to be a ball boy at Wimbledon.

To me, Caribbean food is about fresh, seasonal produce - using what's in season to create vibrant and great tasting food. The spicing is also important. A dish doesn't necessarily need to be hot, but spice is important to the flavour.

I very much consider myself British.

Food is an integral part of Caribbean life - it's diverse just like Caribbean culture, with flavour influences from India, Europe, China, South America and Africa.