Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White is an English chef and restaurateur. Arriving in London as a 16-year-old he began his classical training as a commis chef under Albert Roux and Michel Roux at Le Gavroche. He continued his training under Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire, moving to work in the kitchen of Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and Nico Ladenis of Chez Nico at Ninety Park Lane. He then moved out on his own, working in the kitchen at the Six Bells public house in the Kings Road.

By the age of 33, Marco Pierre White had been awarded three Michelin stars, becoming the youngest Briton bestowed with this accolade. Although White was the first Briton to be awarded three Michelin stars, he announced his retirement from the kitchen in 1999 to develop his portfolio of restaurants through his eponymous White Star Line company.

In September 2007, White was the Head Chef in ITV's Hell's Kitchen television series.