Marco Pierre White has risen to be a firm figure in the world of haute cuisine. Since he opened Harvey's restaurant in south-west London in 1987, he has become the most talked-about cook in Britain, the youngest man ever to win the coveted third Michelin rosette, and almost equally renowned for the upheavals in his private life. In 1992, he opened The Canteen in Chelsea Harbour, and in autumn 1993 opened The Restaurant in Knightsbridge, which have one and three stars respectively in the Michelin ratings. Yet behind the hype, this text reveals there is a professional, dedicated chef of great talent.