Gordon Ramsay, known for his show Hell’s Kitchen, is not only one of the most famous chefs to ever grace the small screen, he’s my personal favorite chef of all time. In addition to his culinary skills, the British chef is known for his fiery temper, an affinity for swearing, and dishing out tough love. He has redefined the culinary standards of every show he has starred in.
Chef Ramsay’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary. His first documented television appearance was in the 1999 documentary miniseries Boiling Point. After that, Chef Ramsay produced multiple cooking shows, including big hits like Hell’s Kitchen, Master Chef, and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Chef Ramsay is one of the best chefs of all time, and here are my reasons why.
Chef Ramsay Came From Humble Beginnings
Long before he became a world-class chef, Chef Ramsay’s first job was working as a dishwasher at a local Indian restaurant, where his sister also worked as a waitress. Coming from humble beginnings makes his enormous success all that much more impressive to me. Not only do I believe that his humble beginnings make him appreciate everything more, he also had to be an outstanding chef to get to where he is. From washing dishes in an Indian restaurant to receiving an award from the late Queen Of England, Chef Ramsay’s career has been on an incredible trajectory that very few people could ever accomplish.
Chef Ramsay Is A Renaissance Man
Part of my appreciation for Gordon comes from the fact that he’s a classic Renaissance man who excels at various pursuits. In addition to being an incredible chef, Chef Ramsay is also a black belt in karate who planned on becoming a professional soccer player. An injury destroyed his dream of being a professional athlete. With his lifelong dream sidelined, Gordon went to culinary school as a backup plan. I do not doubt that his unique backstory and career trajectory make him see the world differently and influence how he approaches cooking.
Chef Ramsay Is A Successful Restaurateur
One of the best meals I’ve had in years was at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Connecticut last summer. Chef Ramsay is more than just a charismatic television chef playing a role; Gordon founded his restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, in 1997. He has been awarded an impressive 17 Michelin stars overall since then, currently holding eight of them (via Escoffier). Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, is his signature restaurant, but he can also boast Le Pressoir d’Argent, Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, and several others.
Chef Ramsay takes his hospitality business seriously. When famous actress Joan Collins attended one of his restaurants with food critic A. A. Gill, she was thrown out by Chef Ramsay himself. Gordon was so upset about Gill’s criticism of his food that he asked them both to leave the restaurant. However, Chef Ramsay later apologized to Joan.
As someone who’s tried his food and watched his shows, Chef Ramsey is the greatest chef because of his background. He not only knows what makes a dish the perfect dish, but he worked hard to get to where he is today. Some may disagree with my opinion, but no one should knock Chef Ramsey until they’ve tried his food.
