Tom Kerridge shares relative's realisation after watching hit TV show as he 'understood'
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has shared his admiration for the television series The Bear, which he believes captures the essence of running a restaurant.
In an interview with The Times, Kerridge, 51, expressed his affection for the show. He said: "I fell in love with The Bear right from season one. There's a huge amount of artistic licence in it, obviously, but it is the closest any show has come to showing the energy levels, excitement, stress and anxiety that running and owning a restaurant brings."
He praised the way the series encapsulates the long hours and dedication required in the industry.
Tom said: "It condenses into 30 minutes what 16-hour days can be like. It gets across the romance of restaurant life but at the same time is not afraid to show the repetitive processes that are essential to any well-run kitchen."
Kerridge also revealed that the show resonated with his family, particularly his brother who gained insight into the chef's professional life, reports Gloucestershire Live.
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He recalled: "After that episode my brother, who isn't in the industry, rang me and said it was the first time he understood what my work was all about."
The Bear tells the story of chef Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto (portrayed by Jeremy Allen White), who finds himself back in Chicago to salvage his late brother's floundering restaurant.
British chef Tom Kerridge has previously opened up about his personal struggles.
Earlier this year he spoke candidly about his concerns regarding his health and lifestyle, particularly fearing he'd not see his 50th birthday if he didn't make significant changes.
Delving into his journey on the 'We're Not Getting Any Younger' podcast with Lisa Snowdon and Andy Goldstein, Kerridge talked through his decision to give up alcohol as his 40s approached.
He said: "We're like halfway there and you're like... well, it is halfway to death if I live to 80. But where I am at the minute, I ain't going to make 50.
"I'm absolutely loving the way that I'm living, but I can't [carry on]. It is going to end and it will all end really really badly, so I just stopped.
"On a quiet day, so I would work and I wouldn't have my first drink until we sent the last main course, so say 10pm, but then I'd have a pint of Negroni easily."
Fast forward to today, and Kerridge proudly stands as one of Britain's most renowned chefs and food innovators.
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