What is the most dramatic thing you’ve ever done to a piece of food on set?

Well… I ate it.

Which ingredient do you trust most in front of the camera - and which one always betrays you?

So far, it’s all love between me and the ingredients. No side affairs.

If food could give you creative feedback, which dish would be the harshest critic?

Tartare. Famous for keeping it raw.

What food would you never cast as a hero in your film?

Pizza with pineapple.

What do you direct more often: people or food — and which one listens better?

They usually go hand in hand, but when it comes to food, I do things my way.