| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Gordon James Ramsay |
| Birthday: | November 8, 1966 (age 59 years), Born in Johnstone, Scotland |
| Height: | 6'2" (188 cm) |
| Education: | North Oxon Technical College (Vocational Diploma), Hotel Management |
| Subscribers: | 21.8M |
| Views: | 4,539,779,276 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $13.6M - $45.4M |
| Videos: | 2008 |
| Channel Created: | April 2006 |
Overview
Gordon Ramsay is a Scottish chef, restaurateur, and television personality, celebrated for his multi-Michelin-starred global restaurant empire, his high standards and fiery persona on popular cooking shows such as *Hell’s Kitchen* and *MasterChef*, and his status as a bestselling author and philanthropist.
Latest News (Dec 27, 2025): Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Holly, is marrying Olympian Adam Peaty today, December 27, 2025, at Bath Abbey, with Ramsay expressing his pride on Instagram. Additionally, his YouTube channel recently uploaded a "Chefs Taste Gordon's (Better) Food" Kitchen Nightmares compilation 17 hours ago, which has garnered 33K views.
Early Life and Culinary Beginnings
Gordon James Ramsay was born on November 8, 1966, in Johnstone, Scotland. His family moved to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, when he was nine. His father, Gordon James Sr., worked various jobs, including swimming pool manager, welder, and shopkeeper, while his mother, Helen Cosgrove, was a nurse. Ramsay has described his early life as marked by his father’s struggles.
Initially, Ramsay aspired to be a professional football player and was scouted by the Scottish club Glasgow Rangers. However, a knee injury cut his football career short. At 16, he moved out of his family home. He later enrolled at North Oxfordshire Technical College to study hotel management, a decision he has called “a complete accident.”
Formative Career in London and France
Ramsay’s culinary career began with hands-on training under some of the most respected chefs in the world. In London, he worked for Marco Pierre White at Harveys and Albert Roux at Le Gavroche. Roux later invited him to work at Hotel Diva, a ski resort in the French Alps.
Following this, Ramsay moved to France, where he spent three years training in the kitchens of Michelin-starred chefs Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon. This period was instrumental in honing his skills in classical French cuisine. After the intense experience in Paris, he worked as a personal chef on a private yacht based in Bermuda, a role that took him to Sicily and Sardinia, where he learned about Italian cuisine.
Rise to Michelin-Starred Fame
In 1993, Ramsay became the head chef of Aubergine in London. Under his leadership, the restaurant earned two Michelin stars within three years. In 1998, he opened his first wholly-owned restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. The restaurant quickly gained critical acclaim and was awarded three Michelin stars, the highest honor in the culinary world. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is London’s longest-running restaurant to hold this prestigious award.
Building on this success, he founded Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in 1997. The group has opened a string of successful restaurants worldwide, from the United States to Singapore. Over his career, his restaurants have been awarded a total of 17 Michelin stars.
Television Stardom and Digital Presence
While building his restaurant empire, Gordon James Ramsay also established a prominent television career, becoming known for his fiery temper and high standards. His first television appearances were in the British documentaries Boiling Point (1999) and Beyond Boiling Point (2000).
He gained international recognition as the host of shows such as Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, MasterChef, and MasterChef Junior. These programs, originally successful in the UK, were also adapted for American audiences. His YouTube channel, launched to complement his television presence, features recipes, clips from his shows, and behind-the-scenes content. For his contributions to the industry, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
Personal Life and Ventures
Gordon James Ramsay is married to Cayetana “Tana” Hutcheson, a former schoolteacher, whom he wed in 1996. The couple has six children: Megan, twins Jack and Holly, Matilda (Tilly), Oscar, and Jesse. His daughter Matilda has also pursued a career in cooking and television. The family divides their time between London and Los Angeles.
Beyond his restaurants and television shows, Ramsay has authored several bestselling books, including an autobiography. In 2014, he and his wife established the Gordon and Tana Ramsay Foundation, which supports various charities, including the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. He also has global partnerships for cookware and home goods.