Ken Hom: From Chinatown to Global Icon

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Internationally celebrated chef Ken Hom joins Showcase for an intimate conversation at London’s legendary Dorchester Hotel.

In this exclusive interview, he speaks with Rhiannon Jones about his journey from growing up in Chicago’s Chinatown to becoming the world’s most recognised face of Chinese cuisine. Ken reflects on how an early brush with trouble led him into the kitchen at age 11, and how what began as a necessity became his life’s passion.

He opens up about cooking for Tina Turner, Sir Alex Ferguson, and the Manchester United team, and what it was like bonding with Eric Cantona in French over dinner. Ken also discusses mentoring young chefs, his cancer charity work, and the possibility of a feature film based on his memoir Stir-Fried Life.

As a teacher, a pioneer, and an icon, Ken Hom’s legacy continues to shape kitchens and cultures around the world.

Chapters:
00:00 – Ken Hom Interview Begins at The Dorchester
00:08 – Why His Classic Chinese Recipes Still Matter
00:35 – Making Chinese Cooking Accessible to Everyone
01:20 – Growing Up in Chicago’s Chinatown
01:54 – Getting Caught Shoplifting & How the Kitchen Saved Him
02:10 – His Uncle’s Restaurant & Learning to Cook
02:28 – Studying Art History Instead of Becoming a Chef
03:03 – Teaching to Pay Rent & Finding His Passion Again
03:26 – BBC Audition & Becoming a TV Chef
03:57 – Cooking Lettuce with Oyster Sauce on Camera
04:18 – Learning to Smile at Mickey Mouse on the Lens
04:39 – Cooking for Tina Turner, Alex Ferguson & Man United
05:20 – Speaking French with Eric Cantona
05:42 – Tina Turner’s Friendship & Kindness
06:00 – Receiving a CBE & His Charity Work
06:13 – Mentoring the Next Generation of Chefs
06:21 – A Film Based on His Life? Stir-Fried Life
06:43 – Who Should Play Ken Hom?
07:00 – Farewell Message from Ken

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