Gordon Ramsay's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gordon Ramsay. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Gordon Ramsay is a highly acclaimed British chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and writer. He founded Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in 1997, which has earned 17 Michelin stars, with eight currently held. His flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, has maintained three Michelin stars since 2001. Rising to prominence after the British television series Boiling Point, Ramsay has become one of the world's most recognized and influential chefs.

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

1995: Catey Award: Newcomer of the Year

In 1995, Ramsay won the Catey award for Newcomer of the Year.

1997: Aubergine Wins Second Michelin Star

In 1997, Aubergine won its second Michelin star.

2000: Catey Award: Chef of the Year

In 2000, Ramsay won the Catey award for Chef of the Year.

2000: Catey Award

Ramsay was named the top chef in the UK at the 2000 Catey Awards

2001: Appearance on Faking It

In 2001, Ramsay appeared on series three of Faking It, helping a burger flipper learn the trade. The episode won the 2001 BAFTA for "Best Factual TV Moment."

2001: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Gains Third Michelin Star

In 2001, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay gained its third Michelin star, making Ramsay the first Scot to achieve that feat.

2005: Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver was top of the Caterersearch 100 list in 2005.

June 2006: High Court Win Against London Evening Standard

In June 2006, Ramsay won a High Court case against the London Evening Standard newspaper, after allegations that scenes from Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares were faked. Ramsay was awarded £75,000 plus costs.

July 2006: Catey Award

In July 2006, Ramsay won the Catey award for "Independent Restaurateur of the Year," becoming only the third person to have won three Catey awards.

September 2006: Most Influential Person

In September 2006, Ramsay was named as the most influential person in the UK hospitality industry in the annual Caterersearch 100 list.

2006: Appointed OBE

In 2006, Ramsay was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the hospitality industry.

2008: Harden's Listing

In 2008 Ramsay's flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, was placed below Pétrus, a restaurant run by former protégé Marcus Wareing in Harden's

2011: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Named Second Best in UK

In 2011, The Good Food Guide named Restaurant Gordon Ramsay the second best restaurant in the UK, behind The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire.

January 2013: Inducted into Culinary Hall of Fame

In January 2013, Ramsay was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame.

June 2017: Guinness World Record

On 14 June 2017, Ramsay set a new Guinness World Record for the 'Fastest time to fillet a 10 lb fish', achieving the record in one minute and five seconds.