Gordon Ramsay is a British chef, television personality, writer and founder of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.
Gordon Ramsay was born on 8 November 1966 in Johnstone, Scotland to Gordon James Sr and Helen. Gordon Ramsay was raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, after he moved there with his family at the age of 5.
Gordon Ramsay Football
Gordon Ramsay initially wanted to become a footballer and at the age of 15, he joined Glasgow Rangers, a pro club in Scotland.
Gordon Ramsay’s time with Glasgow Rangers spanned three years. However, in 1985, Gordon Ramsay’s football career came to an abrupt end after he suffered a knee injury
Gordon Ramsay had to ‘start over’ and in 1987, he earned a degree in hotel management.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurant
After completing his studies, Gordon Ramsay studied under some of Europe’s top chefs, such as; Marco Pierre White at Harvey’s in London, Albert Roux at Le Gavroche as well as Joel Robuchon and Guy Savoy in France.
In 1993, Gordon Ramsay struck out on his own as head chef of the newly opened Aubergine in London where, over the course of three years, he earned the restaurant a two-star rating from Michelin.
Gordon Ramsay began to rise to prominence after he was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the prestigious Catey Awards, an Oscars-like event for the restaurant and hotel business in 1995.
In 1998, Gordon Ramsay opened his own restaurant in Chelsea, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, with the help of his father-in-law, Chris Hutcheson, and his former colleagues at Aubergine.
Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant Empire expanded rapidly and he opened several new restaurants, including Petrus and a second Gordon Ramsay in London, and eventually Verre in Dubai.
Gordon Ramsay TV Shows
In 1996, Gordon Ramsay appeared as a guest judge on the BBC’s competitive cooking show MasterChef.
In 1999, Gordon Ramsay was the focus of a British documentary, Boiling Point, which tracked his working life prior to opening his first restaurant.
Gordon Ramsay hosted two programs in 2004; Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, where he sought to turn around failing restaurants, and in Hell’s Kitchen, where he ran a cooking competition among 10 celebrities.
In May 2005, Gordon Ramsay hosted the American version of Hell’s Kitchen on FOX. Gordon Ramsay also launched a culinary series back in the U.K., The F Word.
Gordon Ramsay headed the group of judges during the shows; MasterChef (2010) and MasterChef Junior (2013).
Gordon Ramsay Wife
Gordon Ramsay is married to Tana Ramsay. They got married in 1996 and together, have 5 children; Matilda, Oscar, Holly Anna, Jack Scott and Megan Ramsay.
Gordon Ramsay Net Worth
Gordon Ramsay is the second wealthiest chef in the world, behind Jamie Oliver.
Gordon Ramsay has a net worth of $220 million.