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 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

June 2006: High Court Case Win against London Evening Standard

In June 2006, Ramsay won a High Court case against the London Evening Standard newspaper, which had alleged fakery in Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.

2013: Named One of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time

In 2013, TV Guide included Gordon Ramsay in their list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. Since 2013, he has also acted as a judge on MasterChef Junior.

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

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

April 2018: Opening of first Street Pizza

On 17 April 2018, Ramsay's first Street Pizza opened in the downstairs area of his One New Change Bread Street Kitchen, offering "bottomless" pizza.

June 2019: $100 Million Deal with Lion Capital

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

December 2020: Opening of first Street Burger

On 3 December 2020, Ramsay's first Street Burger opened in the St. Paul's area of London.

March 2021: Launch of California wines

In March 2021, 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: Opening of Gordon Ramsay Academy

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

May 2022: End of Legal Battle at The Fat Cow Gordon Ramsay restaurant

In May 2022, A New York Superior Court judge ended 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, ruling that Gordon Ramsay should be paid $4.5 million (£3.6 million) in damages and court fee coverage.