Gdzie kucharek sześć, tam nie ma co jeść
Meaning: Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Language: Polish
Literally: Where there are six cooks, there's nothing to eat
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: A Polish proverb that too many hands fussing over one pot ruin the meal entirely.
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