Marcus Wareing was born in Lancashire and trained at Southport College, Merseyside. After travelling the globe working in restaurants and hotels, gaining experience and accolades along the way, he joined Gordon Ramsay's Aubergine in Chelsea, and was named Young Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association in 1995. At the age of 25, he earned his first Michelin star at L'Oranger in London, then in 1999 gained another Michelin star at Petrus, the restaurant he opened with Gordon Ramsay in St James's. Marcus now divides his time between Petrus, which has relocated to The Berkeley Hotel, and the Savoy Grill, where he is the proud owner of another Michelin star. He lives with his wife and two sons in south London. Whether he's wearing chef's whites at the restaurant or an apron in the kitchen at home, Marcus's cooking philosophy is always the same: "Cooking should be a pleasure . something you enjoy doing, whatever the food.".