Career Timeline of Gordon Ramsay: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Gordon Ramsay, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Gordon Ramsay is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and writer renowned for his culinary expertise and fiery on-screen persona. He founded Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in 1997, which has accumulated 17 Michelin stars; eight are currently held. His flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, has maintained three stars since 2001. Ramsay gained prominence through the British television series Boiling Point and has since become a globally recognized and influential figure in the culinary world.
1993: Head Chef of Aubergine
In 1993, Gordon Ramsay became head chef of Aubergine, where he later earned his first two Michelin stars, owning 25% of the restaurant.
1993: Head Chef at La Tante Claire
In 1993, Ramsay was offered the position of head chef at the three-Michelin-starred La Tante Claire in Chelsea, under chef-patron Pierre Koffmann.
1993: Staff Retention
In 1993, a 2005 interview reported that Gordon Ramsay had retained 85% of his staff.
1996: Writing Career Begins
Since 1996, Gordon Ramsay has written 26 books. He also started contributing a food-and-drink column to The Times' Saturday magazine.
October 1997: Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited Incorporated
On 29 October 1997, Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited, which manages all of Ramsay's business interests, was incorporated in partnership with his father-in-law, Chris Hutcheson.
1997: Aubergine Wins Second Michelin Star
In 1997, Aubergine, where Ramsay worked as head chef, won its second Michelin star.
1997: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Founded
In 1997, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants was founded. The group has been awarded 17 Michelin stars overall and currently holds eight.
1997: Founded Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
In 1997, Gordon Ramsay founded his first restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.
1997: Appearance as judge on MasterChef-like series
In 1997, Ramsay appeared as a judge on a MasterChef-like series for young catering students, with his then restaurant partner.
July 1998: Ramsay Leaves Aubergine
In July 1998, Ramsay left Aubergine due to disputes with business owners and his desire to run his own restaurant, a decision he considered crucial for his cooking career.
1998: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Opens
In 1998, Ramsay opened his own restaurant in Chelsea, named Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, with assistance from his father-in-law and former colleagues.
1999: Ramsay Rises to Fame on "Boiling Point"
In 1999, Gordon Ramsay rose to fame on the British television miniseries Boiling Point.
1999: Appearance in Boiling Point
In 1999, Ramsay's first documented role in television was in the documentary, Boiling Point.
2000: Appearance in Beyond Boiling Point
In 2000, Ramsay appeared in the documentary, Beyond Boiling Point.
2001: Appearance on Faking It
In 2001, Ramsay appeared on series three of Faking It, helping a burger flipper named Ed Devlin learn the trade. This episode won the 2001 BAFTA for "Best Factual TV Moment."
2001: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Awarded Three Michelin Stars
In 2001, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, founded by Ramsay, was awarded its third Michelin star. The restaurant is currently run by Chef Matt Abé.
2003: Marcus Wareing Operates Petrus
Since 2003, Marcus Wareing, operated Pétrus at The Berkeley Hotel on behalf of Gordon Ramsay Holdings.
2004: Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen
In 2004, Ramsay appeared in two British television series: Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares on Channel 4 and Hell's Kitchen on ITV1.
2004: Hell's Kitchen Debut
In 2004, the British series Hell's Kitchen debuted, marking one of Gordon Ramsay's television programmes about competitive cookery and food.
2004: Honorary Patron of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association
Since 2004, Ramsay has been the Honorary Patron of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association.
March 2005: Spice Up Your Life Event
In March 2005, Ramsay teamed up with Indian chef Madhur Jaffrey to help the VSO, an international development charity group, to support its Spice Up Your Life event.
May 2005: American Hell's Kitchen Debut
In May 2005, the American version of Hell's Kitchen, produced by Granada Entertainment and A. Smith & Co., premiered on the Fox network, introducing Ramsay to American audiences.
September 2005: CNN International's Quest appearance
In September 2005, Ramsay was featured on CNN International's Quest along with Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, Wolfgang Puck, and Sanjeev Kapoor.
October 2005: Launch of The F Word
On 27 October 2005, Ramsay presented The F Word, a food-based magazine programme, which launched on Channel 4.
2005: Launch of "Buy a Brick" Appeal
In 2005, Ramsay launched The Gordon Ramsay "Buy a Brick" appeal to help the Scottish Spina Bifida Association raise funds.
2005: Consultant for Singapore Airlines
In 2005, Ramsay was recruited by Singapore Airlines as one of its "International Culinary Panel" consultants, showcasing his expertise in the culinary field.
2005: Staff Retention
In 2005, it was reported that Gordon Ramsay had retained 85% of his staff since 1993.
2005: Hell's Kitchen Airs & The F Word Airs (2005-2010)
In 2005, the American version of Hell's Kitchen premiered. Also between 2005 and 2010 The F Word aired.
2005: Restaurants Open in Tokyo
In 2005, two restaurants, Gordon Ramsay at Conrad Tokyo and Cerise by Gordon Ramsay, both opened in Tokyo, marking Ramsay's expansion into international markets.
July 2006: Ramsay re-signed to Channel 4
In July 2006, Channel 4 announced that it had re-signed Ramsay to an exclusive four-year deal, running until July 2011.
October 2006: Restaurant opens at the London Hotel in Manhattan
In October 2006, restaurant opened at the London Hotel in Manhattan
November 2006: Plans to Create Three Restaurants in the United States Announced
In November 2006 Ramsay announced plans to create three restaurants in the United States.
November 2006: Gordon Ramsay at the London Opens in New York City
In November 2006, Gordon Ramsay at the London opened in New York City and won top newcomer in Zagat guide.
2006: "What's your favourite 'F' Word?"
In 2006, Ramsay launched a new appeal for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association named "What's your favourite 'F' Word? Gordon's is Fundraising."
2006: Soccer Aid participation
In 2006, Ramsay took part in a television series for ITV leading up to Soccer Aid, a celebrity charity football match.
2006: Gordon Ramsay Holdings Buys Three London Pubs
In late 2006, Gordon Ramsay Holdings purchased three London pubs, which were converted into gastropubs.
March 2007: The Narrow Opens
In March 2007, The Narrow in Limehouse, one of the London pubs purchased by Gordon Ramsay Holdings, opened.
September 2007: American Kitchen Nightmares Premiere
On 19 September 2007, the American version of Kitchen Nightmares, hosted by Ramsay, premiered on Fox.
October 2007: The Devonshire Opens
In October 2007, The Devonshire in Chiswick, one of the London pubs purchased by Gordon Ramsay Holdings, opened.
November 2007: Clare Smyth appointed as Head Chef
In November 2007, Ramsay appointed Clare Smyth as head chef at his three-Michelin-starred flagship restaurant on Royal Hospital Road.
November 2007: St Andrew's Day Gala Dinner
In November 2007, Ramsay hosted a St Andrew's Day Gala Dinner at Stirling Castle in aid of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, making it an annual event.
December 2007: Appearance in Extras Christmas special
On 27 December 2007, Ramsay appeared in the Extras Christmas special.
2007: First Restaurant in Ireland Opens
In 2007, Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in Ireland, named Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt, located at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Powerscourt, County Wicklow.
2007: Gordon Ramsay Holdings Value
In 2007, Ramsay owned a 69% stake in Gordon Ramsay Holdings, valued at £67 million.
2007: Fifth Series of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares
In 2007, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares aired its fifth series on Channel 4.
2007: Job offer to prisoner
In 2007, following an episode of The F Word, Ramsay offered a job at his restaurant to Kieron Tarff, a prisoner in Doncaster Prison, upon his release.
2007: American Kitchen Nightmares Airs
In 2007, the American version of Kitchen Nightmares premiered, adding another show to Ramsay's television portfolio.
January 2008: Guest appearance on Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
In January 2008, Ramsay guest featured on Channel 4's Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack as the Big Brother housemates took part in his Cookalong Live television show.
February 2008: The Warrington Opens
In February 2008, The Warrington in Maida Vale, another of the London pubs purchased by Gordon Ramsay Holdings, opened.
May 2008: Marcus Wareing Goes Solo
In May 2008, Marcus Wareing, a protégé of Ramsay for 15 years, went solo.
May 2008: First Restaurant Opens in the Western US
In May 2008, Ramsay opened his first restaurant in the Western US, located in The London West Hollywood Hotel on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
July 2008: The F Word visit to Ibrox
In July 2008, Gordon Ramsay visited Ibrox, the home ground of Rangers, on series 4, episode 12, of The F Word. He reminisced about his time in the youth team and playing alongside Ally McCoist, highlighting how his release due to injury shaped his culinary career, leading to him receiving his third Michelin Star.
2008: Fall out with Wareing
In 2008, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing fell out. Wareing kept the restaurant premises and the stars of Pétrus, while Ramsay received rights to the name.
2008: Soccer Aid participation
In 2008, Ramsay took part in a television series for ITV leading up to Soccer Aid, a celebrity charity football match.
2008: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay's Ranking Drops in Harden's
In 2008, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay was placed below Pétrus in Harden's, ending its eight-year run as London's top restaurant in that guide.
April 2009: 10th London Marathon
On April 26, 2009, Ramsay fulfilled his aim of finishing 10 marathons in 10 years by running his 10th consecutive London Marathon, sponsoring the Scottish Spina Bifida Association.
2009: Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares Airs (2004-2009)
From 2004 to 2009, Gordon Ramsay hosted Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, a British television series.
April 2010: Jason Atherton Resigns
In April 2010, Jason Atherton, executive chef of Maze restaurants worldwide, resigned to open his own venue in Mayfair.
June 2010: Soccer Aid
On 6 June 2010, Ramsay played for the Rest of the World team alongside former professional footballers Zinedine Zidane and Luís Figo as well as Hollywood actors Woody Harrelson, Mike Myers, and Michael Sheen at Soccer Aid.
October 2010: Chris Hutcheson Leaves Gordon Ramsay Holdings
On 19 October 2010, Chris Hutcheson left his position as CEO of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited, marking a significant change in the company's leadership.
2010: Murano purchased and Pétrus opening
In 2010, Angela Hartnett purchased Murano from Ramsay, and the new Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay was opened.
2010: Ramsay as producer and judge on MasterChef
In 2010, Ramsay served as a producer and judge on the American version of MasterChef and starred in a travelogue about his visit to India, Gordon's Great Escape, followed by a series set in Asia. He also hosted Ramsay's Best Restaurant.
2010: The F Word Ends & MasterChef Premieres
In 2010, The F Word concluded its run, and MasterChef premiered, marking new developments in Ramsay's career.
2010: The Big Fish Fight series
In the 2010 series, The Big Fish Fight, Ramsay joined Jamie Oliver and others to raise awareness about discarding sea fish.
June 2011: Second season of MasterChef
In June 2011, the second season of the American version of MasterChef began, again starring Ramsay with culinary judges Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich.
July 2011: End of Exclusive Deal with Channel 4
In July 2011, Ramsay's exclusive four-year deal with Channel 4, signed in July 2006, ended.
August 2011: First Canadian Restaurant Opens
On August 2011, Gordon Ramsay opened his first Canadian restaurant, Laurier Gordon Ramsay, in Montreal.
November 2011: Appearance on The Simpsons
In November 2011, Ramsay appeared on The Simpsons episode "The Food Wife".
2011: The Devonshire and The Warrington Sold
In 2011, both The Devonshire and The Warrington, previously purchased by Gordon Ramsay Holdings, were sold.
2011: American Idol challenge
In 2011, during the results show of American Idol, footage of the top 5 contestants taking on a cooking challenge with Ramsay was shown.
February 2012: Laurier Gordon Ramsay Disassociates from Ramsay
In February 2012, the owner of Laurier Gordon Ramsay in Montreal announced the restaurant was disassociating itself from Ramsay, citing a lack of involvement and understanding on Ramsay's part.
March 2012: Announcement of Hotel Hell
In March 2012, Fox announced Ramsay's fourth series for the Fox network, Hotel Hell, which focuses on struggling hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments in the United States.
April 2012: Original Slation of Hotel Hell Debut
Originally slated for debut 6 April 2012, Ramsay's fourth series for the Fox network, Hotel Hell, which focuses on struggling hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments in the United States.
June 2012: Original Slation of Hotel Hell Debut
Originally slated for debut 4 June 2012, Ramsay's fourth series for the Fox network, Hotel Hell, which focuses on struggling hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments in the United States.
August 2012: Debut of Hotel Hell
On 13 August 2012, Hotel Hell, Ramsay's fourth series for the Fox network, debuted.
October 2012: The Fat Cow Opens in Los Angeles
In October 2012, Ramsay opened The Fat Cow in Los Angeles at The Grove.
December 2012: Gordon Ramsay Burger Opens in Las Vegas
In December 2012, the Las Vegas opening of Gordon Ramsay Burger occurred.
2012: Soccer Aid Participation
In 2012, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.
April 2013: Closure of Laurier 1936
On 16 April 2013, just over a year after Ramsay's lawsuit, Laurier 1936 closed.
June 2013: Closure of Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's
In June 2013, Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, closed its doors.
September 2013: Union Street Café Opens in London
In September 2013, Gordon Ramsay, in partnership with David Beckham, opened the Union Street Café in the Southwark district of London.
2013: Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt Closes
In 2013, Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt closed.
2013: Laurier Gordon Ramsay Closes
In 2013, Laurier Gordon Ramsay closed.
2013: MasterChef Junior Premieres
In 2013, MasterChef Junior premiered, further expanding Ramsay's presence in competitive cooking shows.
2013: Judge on MasterChef Junior
Since 2013, Ramsay has been a judge on MasterChef Junior, adopting a more sensitive approach with the underage contestants.
June 2014: End of American Kitchen Nightmares
On 23 June 2014, Ramsay announced the end of the American Kitchen Nightmares series.
2014: Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares Airs (2004-2009, 2014)
In 2014, Gordon Ramsay hosted Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, a British television series.
2014: Soccer Aid Participation
In 2014, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.
2014: The Fat Cow Closes & Gordon Ramsay Steak Opens
In 2014, The Fat Cow closed amid legal issues, and Gordon Ramsay Steak opened in Las Vegas.
2015: Los Angeles Restaurant Closes
In 2015, The restaurant in The London West Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles closed due to the contract expiring.
February 2017: Guest appearance on New Girl
In February 2017, Ramsay made a guest appearance on the New Girl episode "Operation: Bobcat".
May 2017: Premiere of The F Word (American version)
On 31 May 2017, the American version of The F Word premiered on Fox.
December 2017: Appearance on Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
In December 2017, Ramsay appeared on Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, a South Korean reality television show on JTBC.
2017: Clare Smyth Starts Own Restaurant
In 2017, Clare Smyth moved on to start her own restaurant.
January 2018: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas
In January 2018, Gordon Ramsay opened the first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas, based on the television show.
April 2018: Opening of first Street Pizza
On April 2018, Ramsay's first Street Pizza restaurant opened in the downstairs area of his One New Change Bread Street Kitchen, offering "bottomless" pizza.
June 2018: Premiere of Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
In June 2018, Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back, a new series with a similar premise to Kitchen Nightmares, premiered on Fox.
2018: Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back Airs (2018-2020)
In 2018, Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back began airing.
June 2019: $100 million deal with Lion Capital
In June 2019, Chloe Sorvino from Forbes magazine reported that Ramsay had struck a $100 million deal with Lion Capital, forming Gordon Ramsay North America (GRNA) with plans to open 100 restaurants in the USA by 2024.
2019: Vegan Menu Launch
In 2019, Ramsay launched a vegan menu at his restaurants for Veganuary, introducing more vegan items.
August 2020: Ambassador for Cornwall Air Ambulance
On 28 August 2020, Ramsay and his wife Tana became ambassadors for Cornwall Air Ambulance.
December 2020: Opening of first Street Burger
In December 2020, Ramsay's first Street Burger restaurant opened in the St. Paul's area of London.
2020: Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back Airs (2018-2020)
In 2020, Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back finished airing.
2020: Union Street Café Location Taken Over
In 2020, the Union Street Café's location in Southwark was taken over by two other Gordon Ramsay restaurants: Street Pizza, and Bread Street Kitchen & Bar.
March 2021: Launch of California wines
In March 2021, Ramsay launched his own brand of California wines, produced in collaboration with Chris Miller and Nick Dumergue at Seabold Cellars in Monterey, California.
August 2021: Deal with Fox
In August 2021, Ramsay signed a deal with Fox.
September 2021: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Academy
In September 2021, the Gordon Ramsay Academy, a cookery school, opened in Woking, Surrey.
December 2021: GRNA Revised Expansion Strategy
In December 2021, GRNA CEO Norman Abdallah announced an updated strategy to open 75 new company-owned locations across the United States between 2022 and 2026, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022: Next Level Chef Premieres
In 2022, Next Level Chef premiered, adding another show to Ramsay's television portfolio.
October 2023: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Macao
In October 2023, Ramsay opened his first restaurant in Macao, the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, at The Londoner Macao hotel and casino.
August 2024: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines
In August 2024, The Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines opened in Newport World Resorts.
2024: Gordon Ramsay Steak Due to Open in Vancouver
In 2024, a Gordon Ramsay Steak location is due to open in Vancouver, marking continued expansion of the steakhouse concept.
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