I always worked in institutions, I never had a restaurant of my own before, but I have opened over 30 hotels, restaurants and casinos. I understand what it takes to keep them running.

Irvine continued as host of Dinner: Impossible until it ceased production in 2010 following its eighth season. It reflected his service in the British Royal Navy service on the Royal Yacht Britannia and service in the Naval Mess in the West Wing of the White House. presidents and the Royal Family were removed from the opening sequence of Dinner: Impossible though former White House executive chef Walter Scheib confirmed in the article that Irvine had worked in the Navy Mess facility in the West Wing of the White House.

Robert Irvine (born 24 September 1964) is a British celebrity chef who has appeared on a variety of Food Network programs including Dinner: Impossible Worst Cooks in America and Restaurant: Impossible.