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Ferran Adria
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Ferran Adria Biography
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- Innovation & Creativity
- Inspirational
- International
- Leadership
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Ferran Adria is the world's best chef and delivers keynotes at conferences about how he achieved this success and the creativity, management and hard work that was required to get to the top of his profession.
What makes El Bulli worthy of three Michelin stars? And what is it about Ferrán Adrià that makes him one of the best-regarded chefs in the world today? A display of imagination, hard work, provocation and innate creative talent, residing in something as simple as not copying others.
“We never stop discovering, learning, investigating. Clearing the way is always hard work, but also gratifying. A great deal of patience and a little bit of courage in the face of adversity are required”
Ferran Adrià’s cuisine exerts in the world of gastronomy a similar effect to that of the catwalk on prèt-â-porter or Formula 1 on other racing cars. What is perfectly clear, in any case, is that El Bulli’s cuisine is something else altogether and bets firmly on innovation.
Ferrán Adrià’s signature cuisine
Ferrán Adrià’s signature cuisine is based on three fundamental pillars: first, the frequent use of seasonal, regional products. Next, the use of an elaborate technique, both professional and exquisite, grounded on the full knowledge of culinary bases. Finally, profound investigation in which dishes are not only conceived but also acquire a raison d’être, not just mixing ingredients for the sake of it, but giving them a real meaning.
Ferrán Adrià Speaking
For Ferrán Adrià, gastronomy involves the use of all the senses. In any other cuisine, sight, smell and taste would be employed. In El Bulli, they insist we use the sense of touch, essential to appreciate textures, and also the sense of hearing, listening to the suggestive crunch of some of their dishes. Ferrán Adríâ prepares his conferences with the same care and tenderness.
Ferrán Adrià management and his world view
Known as “the Dalí of high cuisine”, he has made it clear from the start that “I am not the least bit bothered about the business world, I just wanted to buy my creative freedom”.
This approach has helped establish Ferran as the driving force behind the gastronomic force it is today such that establishments like the ESADE Business School and Harvard University have developed business cases on El Bulli and Ferran Adrià.
Books
He has released numerous books demonstrating his recipes and techniques including
Sample Speaking Topics
- Marketing of the Senses
- The 23 Commandments of Management
- Creation of High-Performance Teams
- Leadership with a Vision
- Food with Soul
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Revolving restaurant in London's BT Tower is to reopen after 30 years
2nd November 2009Gary Rhodes, Heston Blumenthal and Jamie Oliver are to be approached by BT to run the revolving restaurant at the top of the BT Tower (formerly the Post Office Tower) when it re-opens at the end of 2011 after a 30 year closure.
2nd November 2009Gary Rhodes, Heston Blumenthal and Jamie Oliver are to be approached by BT to run the revolving restaurant at the top of the BT Tower (formerly the Post Office Tower) when it re-opens at the end of 2011 after a 30 year closure.
Gü Brings Sweet Success for James Averdieck
16th December 2008Gü Chocolate Puds, founded by James Averdieck in 2003 has recently become a multi award winner. Not content with scooping the New Exporter of the Year Award, sponsored by UK Trade and Investment, Gü Chocolate Puds also went on to be crowned the overall Food and Drink Exporter of the Year 2008.
16th December 2008Gü Chocolate Puds, founded by James Averdieck in 2003 has recently become a multi award winner. Not content with scooping the New Exporter of the Year Award, sponsored by UK Trade and Investment, Gü Chocolate Puds also went on to be crowned the overall Food and Drink Exporter of the Year 2008.
Lisa Faulkner wins Celebrity Masterchef
25th August 2010Lisa Faulkner cooked up a storm to win Celebrity Masterchef, beating finalists Dick Strawbridge and Christine Hamilton to the title. Masterchef judge, John Torode praised Lisa's 'natural touch and fantastic palate'.
25th August 2010Lisa Faulkner cooked up a storm to win Celebrity Masterchef, beating finalists Dick Strawbridge and Christine Hamilton to the title. Masterchef judge, John Torode praised Lisa's 'natural touch and fantastic palate'.
The Good Food Guide rates The Fat Duck as the top
11th August 2010Heston Blumenthal's restaurant 'The Fat Duck' has been voted the top restaurant in the UK for the third year in a row. Other top chefs that appeared in the top 10 included Marcus Wareing, Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsey
11th August 2010Heston Blumenthal's restaurant 'The Fat Duck' has been voted the top restaurant in the UK for the third year in a row. Other top chefs that appeared in the top 10 included Marcus Wareing, Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsey
Britain’s Biggest Beer Festival Kicks off Today
3rd August 2010The Great British Beer Festival descends on Earls Court today and fans of the special brew include not only keynote speakers such as Oz Clarke but also celebrity chefs from Gordon Ramsey to Brian Turner.
3rd August 2010The Great British Beer Festival descends on Earls Court today and fans of the special brew include not only keynote speakers such as Oz Clarke but also celebrity chefs from Gordon Ramsey to Brian Turner.
Lawrence Dallaglio puts his name to a pasta sauce - a diversion from rugby and conference speaking
29th September 2009The former England and Wasps rugby player and renowned motivational conference speaker has teamed up with the Salca, the Italian sauce maker best known for their pesto sauce. The Dallaglio sauces will be on Waitrose's shelves this week and at a premium price, are aimed at the top end market. Since Lawrence Dallaglio is one of Speakers Corner's favourite motivators, we'll all be queuing in the aisles at Waitrose later in the week with our own consumer test!
29th September 2009The former England and Wasps rugby player and renowned motivational conference speaker has teamed up with the Salca, the Italian sauce maker best known for their pesto sauce. The Dallaglio sauces will be on Waitrose's shelves this week and at a premium price, are aimed at the top end market. Since Lawrence Dallaglio is one of Speakers Corner's favourite motivators, we'll all be queuing in the aisles at Waitrose later in the week with our own consumer test!
Top Chefs to Cook for Wounded War Heroes
18th September 2009Paul Gayler, Chef de Cuisine at The Lanesborough has created the event Chefs for Heroes to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. Paul will lead a team of top chefs as they cook a five course meal to raise funds for troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Celebrity chefs including Heston Blumenthal, Ainsley Harriott, Antonio Carluccio, Aldo Zilli and Anthony Worrall Thompson have given their support to the project and will be serving the diners on the evening.
18th September 2009Paul Gayler, Chef de Cuisine at The Lanesborough has created the event Chefs for Heroes to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. Paul will lead a team of top chefs as they cook a five course meal to raise funds for troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Celebrity chefs including Heston Blumenthal, Ainsley Harriott, Antonio Carluccio, Aldo Zilli and Anthony Worrall Thompson have given their support to the project and will be serving the diners on the evening.
Celebrity Masterchef returns to our screens tonight
21st July 2010It's that time of year again, when even the most competant celebrity chefs have problems completing a simple task like boiling potatoes as soon as they enter the Masterchef kitchen. The celebrities competing in this year's Masterchef include, former Dragon Richard Farleigh, athlete Colin Jackson, Christine Hamilton and former BBC royal correspondant, Jennie Bond.
21st July 2010It's that time of year again, when even the most competant celebrity chefs have problems completing a simple task like boiling potatoes as soon as they enter the Masterchef kitchen. The celebrities competing in this year's Masterchef include, former Dragon Richard Farleigh, athlete Colin Jackson, Christine Hamilton and former BBC royal correspondant, Jennie Bond.
Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay named as the two best restaurateurs in the UK
19th August 2009The Good Food Guide 2010 has awarded the highest possible accolade to Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Restaurant, awarding only him ten points out of ten for the second year in a row. Gordon Ramsay was given nine points for his flagship restaurant in Cheslea. Again he is the only restaurateur to collect nine points, making Heston and Gordon the two finest chefs in the country.
19th August 2009The Good Food Guide 2010 has awarded the highest possible accolade to Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Restaurant, awarding only him ten points out of ten for the second year in a row. Gordon Ramsay was given nine points for his flagship restaurant in Cheslea. Again he is the only restaurateur to collect nine points, making Heston and Gordon the two finest chefs in the country.
The gastro-tastic Taste London festival hits London this weekend
18th June 2010Celebrate summer in the city at the Taste of London festival in Regent's Park. Now in its seventh year, Taste of London is London's first and largest pop-up restaurant festival. The festival brings together 40 of the capital's restaurants, great chefs like Heston Blumenthal and Giorgio Locatelli at the Taste Theatre, and an extraordinary range of quality food and drink from Britain and around the world. Save the date - this is the foodie event of the season.
18th June 2010Celebrate summer in the city at the Taste of London festival in Regent's Park. Now in its seventh year, Taste of London is London's first and largest pop-up restaurant festival. The festival brings together 40 of the capital's restaurants, great chefs like Heston Blumenthal and Giorgio Locatelli at the Taste Theatre, and an extraordinary range of quality food and drink from Britain and around the world. Save the date - this is the foodie event of the season.
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