Exclusive Phil Vickery interview: Inspired by chemistry

Ever wondered what inspired our celebrity chefs? Well Phil Vickery's love of desserts began during a magical moment as a teenager, developing him into the pudding guru we know today.

Phil told us about his inspiration when he came into goodtoknow for this exclusive interview, but make sure you watch all his other videos helping you to deal with fussy eaters, telling you the best way to barbecue and giving you his favourite quick and easy chicken recipes.

Our icing recipes
Perfect cupcake buttercream
How to pipe buttercream
How to decorate cakes with sugar paste

Other videos from Phil's exclusive interview
Store cupboard essentials
Phil's favourite quick & easy chicken recipes
The best of British food
The best way to barbecue
What to do with fussy eaters
More videos to come!

More from Phil Vickery
Phil's recipe page on goodtoknow
Pork patties
Apple fool
Individual turkey and stilton pies
Bruschetta with avocado and spicy peppers
Rum and raisin creme brulee

By Anna Penniceard & James Bragg