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“You have to shout in the kitchen to deliver the orders, to drive the troops, to get the food out. When you have a table of eight courses and everyone's having something different, you have a 15-second window to get it all together so no one at the table waits.”

Quote by Marco Pierre White

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Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White, born on December 11, 1961, is a renowned British chef known for his unique culinary style and contributions to the culinary arts. He has achieved great success in the culinary world, winning numerous international culinary awards and opening multiple restaurants. more

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