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Part 2 - Raymond Blanc - Marco Pierre-White Madness - Lessons From My Friend Pablo Picasso & The Joys Of Cooking For The Queen Mother!
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- The Go To Food Podcast
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- Apr 20, 2026
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Summary
Part two with the legendary Raymond Blanc is every bit as honest, funny and revealing as you’d hope. With nearly 50 Michelin-starred chefs having passed through his kitchens, we had to play our favourite game again: what were they really like before the fame? Raymond opens up on a young Marco Pierre White — the wild hair, the swagger, the intensity — and shares what it was actually like employing one of Britain’s most combustible culinary talents. From football-match bust-ups to kitchen power struggles, the stories are as outrageous as they are unforgettable. But this episode goes far deeper than kitchen gossip. Raymond reflects on what separated the greats from the merely gifted, why Heston Blumenthal was one of the most unique talents he ever encountered, and the crucial lesson he believes he taught Marco: taste. It’s a fascinating look inside the mind of a chef who didn’t just mentor future superstars, but helped shape the DNA of modern British gastronomy. Expect brilliance, big opinions and some of the sharpest insights into cooking, leadership and creativity you’ll hear anywhere. And because it’s Raymond Blanc, the conversation doesn’t stop there. He talks about the changing face of hospitality, the guests who left the biggest impression on him — from the Queen Mother to Stormzy — and the dishes, restaurants and food destinations he still dreams about. It’s warm, passionate, hilarious and full of wisdom from a man who has stayed relevant at the very top for more than four decades. Part two is a masterclass in food, culture and what it really takes to last. BUY TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE ON MONDAY 27TH JULY - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-to-food-podcast-live-with-chef-adam-byatt-tickets-1992111901323?aff=oddtdtcreator Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos…