Marco Pierre White final demo at Food and Drink Festival

The celebrity chef entertained crowds throughout his demonstration, sharing insights from his remarkable career while showcasing his cooking skills.

White’s appearance proved a popular draw, with visitors enjoying a mix of humour, expert advice and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

During the demo of him making Risotto, plenty of Boltonians and visitors asked him questions.

It was well-attended (Image: NQ)

After the audience asked what food Marco would have if he were upset, he gave an answer you wouldn’t expect.

He said: “If I were in that state of mind, depending on the time of day, it would a bacon sandwich with HP.

“In the evening, I think I’d have a ham sandwich with English mustard and a cup of tea. You can just indulge in it; it’s an art form for the right share of filling to bread, like a chip butty.

“Chippy chips are lovely and soft, drowned in malt vinegar and salt. Instead of the ham sandwich, actually, I’d have that.”

He was back in Bolton this weekend after making his festival debut last year, and ending it at 1pm on Monday (August 31) with his final demo.

Marco had a demo at 1.00 pm. (Image: NQ)

Marco has said the festival’s combination of celebrity chefs, independent traders and affordable food was what made it stand out.

The Michelin-starred chef said Bolton’s festival worked because of the different elements it brought together.

One audience member asked, when you’re cooking with wine, is it true the quality does matter?

Marco added: “When I used to make red wine sauce all those years ago, in those days it cost me £15 a bottle, 3 litres of wine to 1 litre of veal juice.

“On using cheap wine, if you’re going to use cheap wine, add a bit of honey; it takes away the harsh edge.”

He was making risotto. (Image: NQ)

The chef is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British cooking, earning a reputation as the “enfant terrible” of the restaurant world thanks to his fiery personality and uncompromising approach to food.

Born in Leeds, he made culinary history in 1995 when, aged just 33, he became the youngest chef and first Briton to be awarded three Michelin stars.

During his rise to the top, he mentored a number of future culinary stars, including Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal.

In a shock move, he retired from professional cooking in 1999 and handed back his Michelin stars, saying the accolades no longer held significance in his career.

Today, Marco remains one of the most recognisable names in food, with a portfolio of restaurants across the UK and a lasting influence on generations of chefs.