Pierre Koffmann talks pig trotters and Marco Pierre White

Pierre Koffmann talks about his passion for cooking, his love of food and where he likes to eat whilst in London. He also talks about the chefs that have worked for him and his thoughts on chefs using his signature dish: the pigs trotter and how honoured he was that Marco Pierre White named the dish after him; something that not everyone adhered to. Pierre also tell us about his love of the seasons and what motivates him as a chef.
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[@Airbii]

I always liked the honesty of Marco. This is another proof.

[@kullekusk8136]

Indeed. And Marco's intuitive. He recognizes that Kaufmann's a sexy stamp of approval. Nothing to lose. Simple.

[@DoctorMcHerp]

To paraphrase Marco's words back when he was still a two-star chef at Harveys: "We have it on the menu as simply, Baked Pig's Trotter - Pierre Koffman, because it's his dish, so why should I pretend that it's mine?"

[@Thestaffcanteen]

He also had Albert Roux's Lamb Cutlets

[@thedrunkgriller1874]

+Franzapanz yep but he is a dick ,and the end of the day

[@Soyuz19]

+ThePig Ryder Make me. Maggot.

[@thedrunkgriller1874]

go back to your filthy country

[@wwbdwwbd]

Yes, Marco was immature, a tortured artist if you would. But he has changed, mellowed, and become a kind and wise old man. Life is a journey.

[@Nerdbasher11]

I don't know why i find it so funny hearing Pierre Koffman say "New Fortune Cookie" LOL

[@thulungsystems]

:D

[@rutgerhauer7386]

You see that a lot from the older generations they retain their accents, I mean just look at Arnold schwarzenegger.

[@idbfi]

legend

[@andreweinberger1305]

I agree with Pierre Kaufman outlook on life,one can only be successful doing a metier( proffetion/ job) if one enjoys it.I also praise his cooking which is not too complicated,has not got two hands of ingredients in.I watch some Chefs on TV and am amazed the amount of ingredients used,how can any palate discern taste in a dish with 20 ingredientsThey all when tasting go Mm Mm Mm. this turns me off.Monsieur Kaufman CHAPEAUX, Rene born in Paris 1930

[@frozencloudzzful]

Pierre is actually 32, but aged more because of stress.

[@mrn13]

Is his version of pig trotters served anywhere 2022? I have had stuffed pig trotters at Au Pied de Cochon in Paris- excellent but a more "strict" version. Pierres and Marcos is totally flipped out (in a very good way!)

[@fakename6658]

Probably have to make it yourself, i think the recipe is in one of Marcos books and I also saw it online somewhere.

[@nancyjackson3909]

Love to see him marco gordan together

[@cheekybunny7656]

A cooking contest amongst them 😱🎉

[@nancyjackson3909]

@@cheekybunny7656 gordon would win

[@cheekybunny7656]

@@nancyjackson3909 I'd say Marco

[@nancyjackson3909]

@@cheekybunny7656 imagine a cooking show with gordon marco marcus and pierre be the ultimate

[@cheekybunny7656]

@@nancyjackson3909 😱 you got me there. Each elimination will be emotional on my end 😢 😆

[@Thomasringpetersen]

The best

[@koreanwutard]

The word chef is overused in this world... I hate the word chef but, Pierre Koffmann is what you call a "chef"

[@RatTaxi]

I have only found out about him today, but he seems proof that one can be a great chef and humble and personable all at the same time.

[@markpagtama7954]

What are you on about, chef means director of kitchen, if youre the director of a kitchen youre a chef. I dont know how you can overuse that word.

[@narvul]

@@markpagtama7954 because most of the people who are called "chef" aren't.

[@markpagtama7954]

@@narvul being a chef is not a big title, everyone in the brigade that cooks is a chef except the porter, starting from commis to the top all of them are chefs.

[@narvul]

@@markpagtama7954 nope they're all cooks. The title comes from "chef de cuisine."

[@jord4446]

Does any one know the restaurants he is talking about ? can't find them

[@BeautilufMusic]

Replying to an old post, but here goes: Bruno Loubet, Brasserie Chavot, Le Columbier, A Wong.

[@maartenbass328]

Dont mind me just leaving a comment so i can find this

[@God-mb8wi]

could be la tante claire

[@greglinski2208]

KFC

[@inspireG380]

New fortune cookie is by Hyde Park. Amazing Chinese food!!

[@meryltrue8773]

I wish they had added subtitles

[@paganbaby6027]

“There’s only two type of food, good or bad”

[@charlesflouvat1829]

Marvelous, learning how to cook, good meals, for 30 pence.

[@1986graceland]

His chefs work 4 days a week did he say?

[@edwinhsugiono]

1986graceland 12+ hours so think it's okay

[@SethHesio]

Edwin Sugiono no four days a dayv

[@crowbar3]

That's hard to believe 😂

[@trailerwithyardwasteonit7188]

Peer coughman and Gordon ramsey

[@Bucelcpsdr]

This is the guy that trained Marco pierre and Gordon ramsay

[@aboapu6]

He trained Marco and marco trained gordon

[@justacat3819]

Ramsey you know that name

[@justacat3819]

Ramsay

[@angelanetherton8240]

How can anyone eat a pig trotter I’ll never understand it ewwwwww!

[@CooManTunes]

I know, right? I'm still fascinated by the dish, though, after seeing the video that shows when Marco cooked it for Raymond Blanc. :D Perhaps, it could actually be very tasty with the right kind and amount of sauce, along with a good side.

[@antwonbarber1345]

Your pallet dictates is all. 🍽️

[@TheIkaika777]

What’s wrong with eating a pig trotter?

[@angelanetherton8240]

@@TheIkaika777 whats right with it??

[@TheIkaika777]

Angela Netherton, it’s clean, yummy, low in fat, contains a lot of amino acids, and full of healthy collagen which is great for your joints and skin. It’s considered a superfood.

[@gavinhiggins231]

I dont rate him

[@salazarklopp3732]

He’s a three Michelin starred chef who taught Marco Pierre white and also Gordon Ramsey. Get in the bin.

[@abolisher]

Alex Bygroves is this is him?😳

[@salazarklopp3732]

adrian barahona yep

[@CooManTunes]

@@salazarklopp3732 Marco proved that Michelin stars become worthless, once you achieve three. If you climb to the summit of Mt. Everest, do you need to prove that you did it, by doing it again? No. Also, you actually like Gordon Ramsay? That shows that you lack taste, and no, I'm not talking about his cooking.

[@salazarklopp3732]

@@CooManTunes Marco proved they were worthless ? No he stated that Michelin had lost there integrity by giving the stars away easily now a days. Koffman got his three stars before Marco. Where did I say I liked Gordon Ramsey ? Learn to read you idiot. I literally stated he taught two other chefs who arnt just successful but also got 3 stars in Michelin so he’s clearly an amazing chef himself and a good teacher. I repeat get in the bin..