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, television 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. Ramsay gained prominence through the British television series Boiling Point in 1999, establishing himself as a globally recognized and influential chef.

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

1993: Ramsay becomes head chef of Aubergine

In 1993, Gordon Ramsay became the head chef of Aubergine, where he earned his first two Michelin stars.

2004: Honorary Patron of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association

In 2004, Gordon Ramsay became the Honorary Patron of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association.

June 2006: Ramsay wins High Court case

In June 2006, Ramsay won a High Court case against the London Evening Standard newspaper, which had alleged that scenes and the general condition of Bonaparte's had been faked for Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares; he was awarded £75,000 plus costs.

January 2018: Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen opens in Las Vegas

In January 2018, Gordon Ramsay opened his first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas, based on the television show.

April 2018: Ramsay's first Street Pizza opens

On 17 April 2018, Gordon Ramsay's first Street Pizza restaurant opened in London, offering "bottomless" pizza.

June 2019: Ramsay strikes deal with Lion Capital

On 26 June 2019, it was reported that Ramsay had struck a $100 million deal with Lion Capital, forming Gordon Ramsay North America (GRNA) to open 100 restaurants in the USA by 2024.

2019: Ramsay's net income estimated

In 2019, Forbes estimated Ramsay's personal net income to be US$63 million.

December 2020: Ramsay's first Street Burger opens

In December 2020, Ramsay's first Street Burger restaurant opened in the St. Paul's area of London.

March 2021: Ramsay launches California wines

In March 2021, Gordon Ramsay launched his own brand of California wines, produced in collaboration with Master Sommelier Chris Miller and International Wine Expert Nick Dumergue at Seabold Cellars in Monterey, California.

September 2021: The Gordon Ramsay Academy opens

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

May 2022: Legal battle with former business partner ends

In May 2022, a New York Superior Court judge ruled that Gordon Ramsay should be paid $4.5 million (£3.6 million) in damages and court fee coverage, ending an eight-year legal battle between Gordon Ramsay and his former business partner at The Fat Cow Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Los Angeles, Rowan Seibel.

October 2023: Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill opens in Macao

On 11 October 2023, Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in Macao, called Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, at the new The Londoner Macao hotel and casino.