My father was a chef but hadn't owned his own business. I didn't like that. In my heart of hearts, I knew I wanted to be in business.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My dad was in the restaurant business, but I didn't really think about following him. Had I done better at school, I don't know if I would have been a chef.
I was a very good cook, and I knew I could build a business.
My grandfather was a great chef.
I had no desire to be a chef, but I had a desire to be someone who was heard.
My reasons for becoming a chef are somewhat of a cliche. I always loved to eat but it was watching my parents cook that really served as the impetus for my career choice.
I had turned down other head chef jobs. I didn't want to take over someone else's cuisine. I wanted to start from scratch.
Growing up, my mom had a catering business. I used to help her pretty early on and loved doing it. My mom is an amazing cook, and she helped me cultivate a love for food. She taught me that food can be beautiful. We eat not just for survival, but we survive to eat. It's part of who I am.
I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.
I always knew I wanted to be a chef.
I had the opportunity to go to law school, and my dad, who was an accountant, couldn't believe I wanted to walk away from that and start cooking.