Guy Fieri's Funniest Quotes - AnQuotes.com (2024)

Guy Fieri is an American TV personality, restaurateur, and author. He is most famous for hosting the Food Network showDiners, Drive-ins and Dives. Guy is known for his trademark spiked hair and a salt-and-pepper goatee which he usually covers with a bandana.

It’s been over 20 years since Guy Fieri first started cooking in some of the finest restaurants in California. His signature style is high energy, high volume, high octane food and he became a celebrity after being featured on the popular TV show “Diners Drive-ins and Dives.”

In 2017, Food Network cancelled the show after 8 seasons of filming. The following year, Fieri was announced as a new judge for the next season of MasterChef Junior. Guy has also hosted several other cooking shows: Guy’s Big Bite (2009-2012), Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off (2010), Guy Off the Hook (2011-2013), and Guy’s Grocery Games (2012-2015).

Here are our favorite quotes from Guy.

Guy Fieri Quotes

“What a hot frisbee of fun!” — Guy Fieri

“Dude, I’ve been stricken by chicken!” — Guy Fieri

“I could put this on a flip-flop and it would taste good.” — Guy Fieri

“I can’t play the guitar, but I can play the griddle.” — Guy Fieri

“[They] make a porchetta that you won’t forgetta.” — Guy Fieri

“Peace, love and taco grease!” — Guy Fieri

“Some people are just born to cook and talk.” — Guy Fieri

“Holy moly, Stromboli!” — Guy Fieri

“We’re takin’ you on a road rockin’ trip down to Flavortown, where the gravitational force of bacon warps the laws of space and time.”

“That [deep fryer] looks like the community pool in Flavortown.” — Guy Fieri

“His seafood is so fresh it’ll slap ya!” — Guy Fieri

“You know what, it might just be a mound of oil-logged Pillsbury crescent dough, but it’s bomb-dot-com tasty, amigo.” — Guy Fieri

“[They] make a porchetta that you won’t forgetta.” — Guy Fieri

“This is Gangsta!” — Guy Fieri

“This is Money!” — Guy Fieri

“We’re Riding the Bus to Flavortown!” — Guy Fieri

“This is Out of Bounds/ Off the Hook!” — Guy Fieri

“Holy [food item], Batman!” — Guy Fieri

“Shut the Front Door.” — Guy Fieri

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“I don’t know if it’s fair to call their Russian dressing Russian dressing — it should be called something sexy, like liquid Moscow.” — Guy Fieri

“If you slow it down, eat in courses, your body, mind, stomach will catch up with this full feeling and you won’t eat as much.” — Guy Fieri

“In Japanese, sushi does not mean raw fish. It means seasoned rice.” — Guy Fieri

“No matter how tough the meat may be, it’s going to be tender if you slice it thin enough.” — Guy Fieri

“Short of screaming-hot Thai food, everything can be suitable for kids too.” — Guy Fieri

“You don’t have to eat a whole cheeseburger, just take a piece of the cheeseburger.” — Guy Fieri

“I wake up in the morning thinking about food.” — Guy Fieri

“You know what, it might just be a mound of oil-logged Pillsbury crescent dough, but it’s bomb-dot-com tasty amigo.” — Guy Fieri

“Dude, I’ve been stricken by chicken!” — Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri quotes about cooking

“Cooking is like snow skiing: If you don’t fall at least 10 times, then you’re not skiing hard enough.” — Guy Fieri

“If you’re cooking and not making mistakes, you’re not playing outside your safety zone.” — Guy Fieri

“I don’t expect it all to be good. I have fat dogs because I scrap that stuff out the back door.” — Guy Fieri

“I’m a five-seasons griller… I don’t care what the weather is like. My hair is impervious to any kind of dampness, so I don’t have too much to worry about.” — Guy Fieri

“It’s always good to go over the recipe beforehand, so you can easily think of the next thing that needs to be done.” — Guy Fieri

“Some people are just born to cook and talk.” — Guy Fieri

“When cooking for a big crew of hungry dudes who’ve been sleeping in a parking lot, do not think you can get away with fettucini Alfredo.” — Guy Fieri

“You’re like a blackjack dealer at the Flavortown Casino.” — Guy Fieri

“That [deep fryer] looks like the community pool in Flavortown.” — Guy Fieri

“I can’t play the guitar, but I can play the griddle.” — Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri quotes that take you to Flavortown

“[Those] fried green tomatoes, brother that’s a symposium of flavor.” — Guy Fieri

“I wanna be the ambassador to Chimichanga Flavour Town.” — Guy Fieri

“Liver is my number one most hated food. Oh, God, I get sick talking about it!” — Guy Fieri

“People who like [haggis] call it spicy, creamy, rich, and buttery — I don’t wanna tell you what I call it… ha ha.” — Guy Fieri

“Sometimes you pull up to a place and you just know it’s going to be good.” — Guy Fieri

“We’re takin’ you on a road rockin’ trip down to Flavortown, where the gravitational force of bacon warps the laws of space and time.” — Guy Fieri

“This is Gangsta!” — Guy Fieri

“We’re Riding the Bus to Flavortown!” — Guy Fieri

“This is Money!” — Guy Fieri

“Funkalicious.” — Guy Fieri

“Capital T tasty.” — Guy Fieri

“Holy moly, Stromboli!” — Guy Fieri

“What a hot frisbee of fun!” — Guy Fieri

“I could put this on a flip-flop and it would taste good.” — Guy Fieri

“This is Out of Bounds” — Guy Fieri

“This is off the Hook!” — Guy Fieri

“Shut the Front Door.” — Guy Fieri

“Bomb-dot-com tasty.” — Guy Fieri

“It’s never too late to get good at something.” — Guy Fieri

“My philosophy is “Where is it written that at 40 you give up all your toys?” If I’m still having a great time doing something, I’m going to keep on doing it.” — Guy Fieri

“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” — Guy Fieri

“[Splash] some [rub] around the rest of the hog for good measure. This really doesn’t do a dang thing, but it makes you feel good about things and makes for good drama.” — Guy Fieri

“His seafood is so fresh it’ll slap ya.” — Guy Fieri

“Kids want to saute, to cut the pizza, to see how the ingredients come together. If you let them do the fun stuff, they’ll develop skills and interests that will stay with them forever.” — Guy Fieri

“[They] make a porchetta that you won’t forgetta.” — Guy Fieri

“Don’t ever use lighter fluid, It’s un-American. Amateurs, losers, and idiots use lighter fluid.” — Guy Fieri

“I know how lucky I am. I never take it for granted. In this country [USA], anything can happen – anybody can be what they want to be. All I ever wanted was to be a good husband and father, a good chef, and to have my own restaurant. And the celebrity was never expected. Wouldn’t have even dared dream of it. And here I am. So anyone’s dreams can come true. And I’m very, very grateful for everything that’s come my way. I thank everyone who enjoys what I do.” — Guy Fieri

“I think anyone that grew up in the ’70s and ’80s grew up with Bob Barker and Wink Martindale and I think that was just always… when you were a game show host, you were a man of the hour.” — Guy Fieri

“My friends and my family are such a massive part of my life. My kids are everything.” — Guy Fieri

“Peace, love and taco grease!” — Guy Fieri

“What you see is what you get with me. There’s no show.” — Guy Fieri

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Guy Fieri Tries Food From His Vegas Retaurants

Guy stops by his own restaurant, Guy’s Vegas Kitchen and Bar, in Las Vegas, NV, and shares how the restaurant got its start. His chef Tony Leitera shows how the Motley Que Sandwich and Bloody Mary are made!

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Summary

Most recently GuyFieri opened a restaurant in 2021, called Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar. He co-owns two restaurants in California: Johnny Garlic’s and Tex Wasabi’s.

Guy has a range of food products. My absolute favorite is the Guy Fieri Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ sauce – if you like Kansas City style ribs, you will love this stuff!

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