White Heat 25: 25th anniversary edition

Author(s): Marco Pierre White

Chefs & Restaurants

Once in a blue moon a book is published that changes irrevocably the face of things. White Heat is one such book.


Since it was originally produced in 1990, it has gone on to become one of the most enduring classic cookbooks of our time. With its unique blend of outspoken opinion, recipes and dramatic photographs by the late legendary photographer Bob Carlos Clarke, White Heat captures the magic and spirit of Marco Pierre White in the heat of his kitchen.


This 25th anniversary edition features brand new material, including photographs from the late Bob Carlos Clarke and contributions from James Steen, Lindsey Carlos Clarke and a host of high-profile chefs: Jason Atherton, Sat Bains, Mario Batali, Raymond Blanc, Anthony Bourdain, Adam Byatt, David Chang, Phil Howard, Tom Kerridge, Paul Kitching, Pierre Koffmann, Gordon Ramsay and Jock Zonfrillo.


Product Information

Marco Pierre White was the original rock-star chef - the guy who all of us wanted to be... He made history. -- Anthony Bourdain Unquestionably, this is the most influential cookbook of all time. -- Tom Kerridge

White Heat was the book that made boys want to become great chefs. -- Pierre Koffmann

White Heat made kitchen work as sexy as being a lead singer and Marco wore it like Mick Jagger. -- Mario Batali

Marco Pierre White, the original 'enfant terrible' of the food scene, has earned his place in British culinary history as much for his strong temperament as for his unique talent as a chef. The youngest chef ever to earn three Michelin stars, he has become a food icon of our time. His proteges include the internationally renowned Michelin-starred chefs Gordon Ramsay, Mario Batali and Jason Atherton.

General Fields

  • : 9781845339906
  • : Octopus Publishing Group
  • : Hamlyn
  • : February 2015
  • : March 2015
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Marco Pierre White
  • : Hardback
  • : English
  • : 641.5
  • : 192
  • : Over 125 photographs