“Bonjour Denis,
J’ai bien aimé ton livre.
Beaucoup d’humour.
Enfin, un chef qui ne se prend pas pour un grand chef.
On n’imagine pas cet envers du décor.
Quelle galère ! Pierre.B. Strasbourg/France”
“I really liked your book.
Loads of humour.
At last, a chef who doesn’t take himself for a ‘grand Chef’/diva.
One can’t imagine this behind-the-scenes.
What a pain!”
– Pierre B. Strasbourg
“Hi Denis!
“I finally sat down and went through my piles of mail and books. I live in my laptop, and the other is often neglected. The book is beautiful. You’re a character. And someone needs to do a streaming series with this.”
‘Strong voice, good story, commercial, appeal to loads of people, broad audience, feels authentic, honest, colourful, strong style.’
Mark Malatesta
The Bestselling Author, LLC
“Bonkers, mental and heartbreaking in equal measures. Denis’s memoirs made me laugh out loud in places and with a turn of the page would hit me with the reality of his life, his young family, who he just could not make time for, and a career that demanded his absolute focus. Loved reading of his travels to far off lands, obnoxious waiting staff, pompous business owners, and most of all, the friends he made (his best friend – a camera!)
After reading the kind of hell he had to work/live in for months on end, I’m surprised we still have great places to eat out.
This book is a must read, hard to put down, and some of the best moments are captured by a chef who is also a photographer extraordinaire. Cannot wait to read the next instalment – hurry up already!”
-Yasmine Bharucha
“Hi Denis,
I discovered your book Le Chef is Seriously Pissed Offon Amazon. Its unique title and premise immediately caught my attention, and I wanted to reach out because I admire the effort and creativity that go into crafting a story.
The compelling synopsis of your journey—spanning 39 years, 41 kitchens, eight countries, and countless hours of dedication in the culinary world—immediately stood out to me. Your blend of humour, sharp wit, and candid storytelling about life as a chef is truly unique. The vivid portrayal of your experiences, from working as a restaurant Head Chef in France and the Caribbean to your later years as a personal chef to the wealthy, is fascinating. It’s clear that your book offers readers much more than recipes; it’s an odyssey of life, food, and-character.“
– Cassandra Vera
“Hi Denis,
Denis Bourg’s memoir strikes the perfect balance between kitchen chaos and tender nostalgia. The author skilfully weaves together the heat of professional kitchens with the memories of his childhood, where his grandmother’s influence shaped both his culinary philosophy and emotional resilience.
The gorgeous photographs deserve special mention – capturing his idyllic rural upbringing alongside the raw intensity of restaurant life. These visual contrasts powerfully support the narrative’s emotional core.
His deep love for his mother emerges as the book’s heart, grounding the turbulent professional episodes. And while the language is decidedly colourful throughout and the pace unrelenting, it feels authentic to the culinary world he inhabits.
A visceral, beautifully illustrated journey through food, family, and finding one’s way.”
– Bac Van Luu, London
“I was given this book as a present for Xmas. Couldn’t put it down. I love the genre. Kitchen Confidential etc etc. Love the lot. Give me Masterchef, Jamie, Nigella and I’m happy.
This is by a guy I don’t know but his style is fantastic. Fresh, blunt, sparky and funnnnnnny. You will laugh and laugh.
Want a description of the book? Try same sh.t,different location or kitchen de merde.”
– bookish, Amazon Reviewer