If you have ever seen Gordon Ramsay on television, you will notice that he loves to be critical
towards chefs. He is constantly angry towards meals he finds repulsive but, does he ever
go too far? He usually has a point to be angry but sometimes pushes the limits. Here are
the 10 things that Gordon Ramsay hates!
Brussels Sprouts
As a child, Ramsay like many other kids hated one thing, the off-putting limp-textured green
that reminds many of us of the taste of bitterness or the consequence given to us by our parents;
and that green vegetable is known as Brussels sprouts. The unrelenting hatred towards Brussels
sprouts sprung from the unlikely holiday of Christmas. Ramsay stated that his Christmas
dinner wouldn't be complete without the complimentary item; Brussels sprouts. He indicated that
his repulsion to Brussels sprouts came from his early childhood; when his mother had 'boiled
them until horribly soft'. Gordon Ramsay refuses to eat them and described them as disgusting
from the smell alone. The only way Gordon will eat brussels sprouts is if he cooks them
himself, he says he likes to keep his sprouts 'crisp, vibrant and fresh sautéed with pancetta
and chestnuts’. He also stated that his version of brussels sprouts are the best sprouts
you have ever tasted. Like every other meal, Gordon believes that brussels sprouts are
delicious when they are cooked perfectly, stating that the flavour and texture is extraordinary.
He believes that even something as simple as how the brussels sprout is chopped, can
change the outcome of the dish. He likes to chop his sprouts in half, compared to his
mother who chopped them in a crisscross pattern, this allows the brussels sprouts to cook evenly
rather than overcooking them like his mother did. Ramsay believes there is nothing worse
he can think of than an overcooked brussels sprout, that is where he draws the line.
Airplane Food
Ramsay himself runs many restaurants across the globe, although there is one food he will
never eat under any circumstances; and that is airplane food. He has stated before he
loves a good-quality meal before flying, just not the food served on a flight. Most people
avoid airplane food because of the taste and presentation of it; it is generally served
in a cheap plastic box with minimal flavour and texture although it can vary depending
on the airline you travel with. To avoid airplane food, Gordon tends to try and get a quick
meal in before his flights or he makes himself something before arriving at the airport.
After working for 10 years as a culinary advisor for Singapore Airlines, he stated 'there's
no f***ing way I eat on planes'. This is because he discovered while working for Singapore
Airlines how long it took before the food was on board, where it had been and where
it goes. Although, it is somewhat ironic that Ramsay runs one of his restaurants in Heathrow's
Terminal 5 called 'Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food'. The restaurant was originally conceived to
promote the concept of the most cutting-edge unique terminal in the world. After 6 months
of learning, the restaurant was fast, efficient and served high-end quality meals. The CEO,
Stuart Gilles, stated that this is going to be something people will talk about over the
next ten years. The restaurant was described by the employees as busy, lively, fun, fast-paced
with a communal essence that bonds the staff of the restaurant.
Meals In Front of The TV
We all tend to have a busy and tiring day every now and then where we just want to eat
some delicious food, zone out and watch some TV, but if there is a pet peeve that Gordon
Ramsay couldn’t hate more, it would be families who eat their dinner in front of the TV. He
has described this act as gross and not a proper way to eat your dinner. Ramsay believes
you should “eat properly” and talk to your family whilst having dinner. Ramsay mentioned;
“I like to eat properly, hold conversations, divide and conquer, find out who’s doing
what, who’s fallen behind at parents’ evening, and then retire to the sofa, with
a drink”, preferably with a glass of Rioja. In saying this, he also commented that his
household has a no-food policy on the sofa. According to Ramsay, his sofa is off-white
which can be stained easily, he also stated that the condition of the sofa “is bad enough
with the dog on there”. When later asked in an interview whether he ate in bed, Ramsay
responded with “Oh no, no, no, no, no, no. No.” He clearly shows that he doesn’t
believe that any meals should be consumed outside of a dining experience, whether that
is at a table at a restaurant or in the comfort of your own home, it should never be in front
of a TV according to Gordon Ramsay.
McDonald’s
If there is one food we've all had, it is McDonald’s. We have all had that late-night
snack, quick breakfast or cheat meal. Although, when Ramsay was asked in an interview ‘whether
he would be having McDonald’s anytime soon’, he replied to the interviewer with an aggressive
response; that response being that he would rather eat a “f***ing cow-pie sandwich than
McDonald’s”. Even though the acclaimed chef is considered a culinary master and global
celebrity, he still to this day believes that McDonald’s is utter trash. If there is an
item he hates the most, it is the prominent beef burger, known as the Big Mac. For anyone
who doesn’t know what a Big Mac is, it is two 45g beef patties, special sauce, iceberg
lettuce, American cheese, pickles and onions all concealed in a three-part sesame seed
bun. It is a renown burger worldwide although, Gordon finds it repulsive as Big Macs to him
are purely fast food and lack any redeeming quality. He commented in an interview on Big
Macs, saying "why do you have to buy that crap?" later followed by "Strip a Big Mac
back of everything it's filled up with, and you've got two bland basics: fat and fodder".
It is understandable if a Michelin star such as Ramsay doesn’t see the appeal to any
form of fast food, although he can’t necessarily back that up as he has stated on multiple
occasions before, that he loves ‘In-N-Out’. He stated the burger he had was “delicious
to be honest” and that that their food is made in abundance, like a treat.
Pineapple Pizza
Most people are generally a big fan of the greasy and delicious gluten-based food known
as pizza. Most pizzas consist of three basic elements; a pizza base, tomato sauce and cheese,
but if you are a fan of pizza then you will be on one side or the other of this controversial
ingredient. So, the real question is, does pineapple go on pizza? If you are a normal
human being, you can decide whether you like the fruity doughy concoction. If you are Gordon
Ramsay, in short, it's simply a no. This all sprung to the media when Ramsay was asked
to host the 'The Nightly Show', in favor of his fans being in the audience, he decided
to order pizzas for his hungry viewers. When on the phone to the pizza shop, Ramsay asked
his audience what flavors they desired, one of the audience members responded, asking
for ham and pineapple pizza, Ramsay's response being – "you don't put pineapple on a f***ing
pizza!” This clearly shows how wrong it is in terms of culinary arts to mix pizza
and pineapple, but was Ramsay hating too much on the audience member? He is renown to be
loud and obnoxious towards chefs if they aren’t delivering a decent meal but when someone
isn’t invested into the culinary industry, does it then become slightly inconvenient?
Cocaine
Gordon Ramsay has been featured on many TV shows across the globe as well as his own
shows. On one of his shows called 'Gordon on Cocaine', he embarks on an adventure to
see the process of cocaine manufacturing. After venturing through miles of forest, a
lab is concealed within the trees, Gordon stating that “there’s no wonder that these
little labs don’t get busted as we are going deeper than I ever could have imagined…
this is more remote than I’ve ever been”. After finally stumbling across the lab, Gordon
sarcastically comments “no wonder you can’t f***ing find this place”. Gordon follows
a native man through the lab to see how the addictive drug is made. The cocaine is first
extracted from the plant then cement is added to the chopped-up coca leaves. After that,
the cemented covered coca plant covered in watered-down sulfuric acid. Gordon stated
that his eyes were burning from the sulfuric acid. After the sulfuric acid is added, it
is doused in gasoline to separate the cocaine from the leaf. Then battery acid added to
the cocaine mixture, Ramsay is appalled. When the cocaine manufacturer pours the battery
acid, he coughs hysterically from the fumes emitted of the concoction. Gordon described
the mixing of the ingredients as something out of Harry Potter film due to the revolting
appearance of the cocaine mixture resembling that of a witch’s cauldron. After syphoning
the cocaine from the gasoline, it comes out as a pure colourless liquid.
Drugs
Drugs are definitely a social and political issue for any country in the world, but for
Gordon it is a personal topic. On one of Gordon Ramsay's more alternative shows, called 'Gordon
Behind Bars', he engages inmates to teach them the basics of the culinary arts. In one
episode, Ramsay was asked by an inmate ‘why would you want to get into this?’. Ramsay’s
response to the prisoner was to opens up to the group of inmates about his younger brother's
addiction to heroin and his father's alcoholism. These two addictions manipulated the life
he wasn’t expecting to live and said that he was ‘dealt a dysfunctional card’. He
stated that he often questioned at a young age whether he would join his father in becoming
an alcoholic or if he would join his brother in becoming a heroin addict. But then he thought
to himself no, ‘I am going to get off my ass, stop feeling sorry for myself and I got
on with it. I put my head down, learnt a craft and that’s the journey I’m hoping we will
go on’ he told the inmates. This is what made Gordon a chef because of his hatred towards
his brother and father's addictions to drugs. Ramsay later stated that he had once been
asked to sprinkle cocaine as a seasoning for soufflés and other various desserts for customers.
He was outraged stating that he ‘wouldn’t f***ing do it’ and that they should get
the f*** out of his restaurant.
Maggot Cheese
On an episode of the 'F Word', Ramsay goes to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, known
for its blue seas, sandy beaches and beautiful earthy home-cooked food. Gordon’s counterpart,
Tom Parker Bowles, discovers one delicacy that Sardinians have been enjoying for thousands
of years: Casu Marzu, which is literally a rotten pecorino cheese also known as maggot
cheese. Now, we can all agree that you don't have to be a renowned chef to know that maggot
cheese sounds revolting. The Sardinians have many unusual foods, although, this one definitely
tops it. Unfortunately, there are only a few people left who know how to make the delicacy
otherwise known as Casu Marzu. To learn the production of this product, Tom Parker Bowles
ventures to one of the few farms left who know the manufacturing process in making the
delicacy. The recipe and production of the cheese is still meticulous and precise after
generations. To make Casu Marzu, first pecorino cheese must be made. First, the sheep on the
farm are milked twice a day, producing 2 liters of milk each. The pecorino cheese is then
made in a process called ‘bleeding’. The cheese is then left outside to invite any
potential flies to lay their eggs. Once the eggs form and break, maggots are released
into the cheese, forming Casu Marzu. Tom Parker Bowles brought back the cheese to Gordon Ramsay
asking him to try it. Whilst eating the delicacy, he was disgusted by the maggots infested in
the cheese, cringing as he indulged in the food. After playfully asking his coworker,
Tom, if he would bring some home to his wife and mother, Tom replied with a stern 'no'.
Shark Fin Soup
Shark fin soup is a meal which has been served for over thousands of years exclusively to
Chinese Emperors, it is deeply intertwined into Chinese culture as a delicacy. Although,
Gordon Ramsay couldn't understand the hype over the dish, he was shocked by the popularity
of the delicacy, stating that “in terms of demand, it's on a much bigger scale than
I could ever imagine”. He then decided to try it for the first time in China as he ventured
through the streets of Taipei. Gordon commented, saying “everyone is f***ing eating it, from
corner cafes to fine-dining restaurants, it’s everywhere!”. He then decided to try one
of the most expensive and authentic bowls of shark fin soup. The meal all depends on
the quality of the fin, each range in terms of size and thickness. After Gordon tried
the most expensive shark fin soup, the only words he could use to describe it was, 'very
weird and bizarre'. He also stated that the broth was delicious but there is only one
thing spoiling it; the shark fin. On another show called Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait, Gordon
follows his love for sharks by exploring the controversial dish known as shark fin soup.
He then goes on to face all the traders involved in the extraction of the fin. He passionately
confronts one of the traders by invading his personal space, saying “who is regulating
this? There are more fins then there are sharks!” Obviously the global addiction to the delicacy
is a big problem but it isn’t being acknowledged by anyone, Gordon’s hatred for the dish
doesn’t just come from tasting the dish, it also comes from his disgust of over-harvesting
the fins stating that it is the worst act of animal cruelty he has ever seen.
Hottest Curry in the U.K
Whether you enjoy spicy food or not, there is definitely a line that is crossed for everyone
when it comes to the relenting heat of some dishes. India is known for it’s delicious
curries, although when Gordon Ramsay was invited onto a U.K cookalong show, he was served a
spicy traditional Indian dish which was pronounced the 'hottest curry in the UK'. After Gordon
Ramsay asked Alan Carr how hot he liked his curry, Alan replied with ‘hot, really hot’.
In saying this, neither of them really knew what they were up against. This monstrosity
of a meal packed enough heat for both of the spice fanatics after they took their first
mouthful, experiencing a load of heat in their mouth. Gordon walked off set because of the
spiciness, followed by Alan commenting on the dish, saying ‘that’s not nice’.
After walking in front of the chef, Gordon turned to him, saying "Rukan, that is sh*t.
Disgusting, worse than disgusting - that is the worst thing I have ever tasted."
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