Early Life and Education of Gordon Ramsay: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gordon Ramsay. From birth to education, explore key events.

Gordon Ramsay is a highly acclaimed British chef, restaurateur, television personality, and writer. He founded Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in 1997, which has earned a total of 17 Michelin stars; currently holding eight, his flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, has maintained three Michelin stars since 2001. Gaining prominence through the television series Boiling Point in 1999, Ramsay has become one of the most renowned and influential chefs globally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1984: Trial with Rangers

In mid-1984, Ramsay had a trial with Rangers, during which he seriously injured his knee. He claims to have played two first-team games for them.

September 1985: Rangers Testimonial Match

In September 1985, a photograph captured Ramsay playing for Rangers in a testimonial match as a trialist.

1996: Marriage to Tana Hutcheson

In 1996, Ramsay married Tana Hutcheson, a Montessori-trained schoolteacher.

1997: Ramsay founds Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

In 1997, Gordon Ramsay founded his first restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, marking a significant step in his culinary career.

2004: Honorary Patron

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 Madhur Jaffrey to help the VSO support its Spice Up Your Life event, aiming to raise £100,000 for HIV and AIDS work in India. In 2005, The Ramsays became ambassadors for Women's Aid and ran the Flora Families marathon to support the organization.

2005: "Buy a Brick" Appeal Launched

In 2005, Gordon Ramsay launched The Gordon Ramsay "Buy a Brick" appeal to help the Scottish Spina Bifida Association raise funds to build a new Family Support Centre and Head Office in Glasgow.

2006: Fundraising Appeal

In 2006, Ramsay launched a new fundraising appeal to help the Scottish Spina Bifida Association continue to run the support center, titled "What's your favorite 'F' Word? Gordon's is Fundraising."

2006: Soccer Aid Participation

In 2006, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.

2006: Softened Stance on Vegetarianism

In 2006, on the second series of The F Word, Ramsay showed a softened stance on vegetarianism after learning about intensive pig farming practices.

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.

2007: Offered a job to a prisoner

In 2007, Ramsay offered Kieron Tarff, a prisoner, a job at his restaurant following his release, after being impressed by his speed chopping vegetables.

July 2008: Ramsay visits Ibrox on The F Word

In July 2008, during series 4, episode 12 of The F Word, Gordon Ramsay visited Ibrox, the home ground of his childhood team, Rangers. He shared his experience as a youth team player in the mid-1980s and fondly remembered playing alongside Ally McCoist.

2008: Soccer Aid Participation

In 2008, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.

2008: Fall off Cliff

In 2008, while filming a puffin hunting segment in Iceland's Westman Islands, Ramsay fell off an 85-metre (279 ft) cliff into icy water. He was rescued by his film crew.

April 2009: 10th Consecutive London Marathon

On 26 April 2009, Ramsay ran his 10th consecutive London Marathon, sponsoring the Scottish Spina Bifida Association.

June 2010: Soccer Aid Participation

On 6 June 2010, Ramsay played for the Rest of the World team in Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF, alongside former professional footballers and Hollywood actors. The Rest of the World team won for the first time.

2012: Soccer Aid Participation

In 2012, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.

2014: Soccer Aid Participation

In 2014, Ramsay took part in the biennial charity event Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.

2016: Exercise Habits

In 2016, Gordon Ramsay stated he exercised semi-competitively for his general well-being. Ramsay competes in Ironman events, marathons, and triathlons and has a black belt in karate.

August 2020: Fowey Property on Sale

In August 2020, Ramsay's £2 million Grade II listed property in Fowey was put on sale for £2.75 million.

August 2020: Cornwall Air Ambulance Ambassadors

On 28 August 2020, it was reported that Ramsay and his wife Tana had become ambassadors for Cornwall Air Ambulance.

September 2021: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Academy

In September 2021, the Gordon Ramsay Academy, a cookery school, opened in Woking, Surrey.

2022: Admission of Loving Vegan Food

In 2022, Ramsay admitted on an episode of Master Chef: Back to Win that he actually loves vegan food.

2023: Family Update

As of 2023, Ramsay's children include Tilly, a television chef, Megan who works with the Metropolitan Police, Jack is a Royal Marines commando, and Holly is a fashion designer and blogger.