Gordon Ramsay and his family were just some of the A-Listers in attendance at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding on Saturday.
22.03.2022 - 13:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Gordon Ramsay has admitted that happy that the coronavirus pandemic closed down bad restaurants taking advantage of “prime locations”.
The 55-year-old said that the pandemic had “devastating” effects on the hospitality industry but says the good thing now is that “the crap’s gone".
During an interview with Radio Time s, the TV chef was asked if he meant any chains in particular. He said: “Well, just s***holes in a prime position and taking advantage because they’re in a great location and they’ve got the footfall.
“But now we’ve wiped the slate clean, which is good.”
Ramsay said he now expects there will be a permanent boost to the quality of food in the restaurant industry, reports the Mirror.
"Customers have got so much smarter in the last two years," he said.
"They know a lot more about food than they ever have done and have been making their own sourdough, so it’s taught everyone (in the restaurant industry) to raise their game.
“Raise. Your. Game. It’s wiped the arrogance from the industry.”
Ramsay also defended his lockdown trip to his holiday home in Cornwall, saying it gave him cherished time with his children.
He said: “God knows why we took so much shit from the Cornish.
“We lived down there; we just hadn’t been down there for a long time. We didn’t sneak down there at all.
“We got there at an appropriate time and had an absolutely amazing time. And a time like that – we’ll never get back again.
“When the kids started disappearing again, I didn’t want it to end – as a dad, not a chef.”
Asked if he might follow in his daughter Tilly’s footsteps on to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, he said: “No chance. I’ve got size 15 feet and they were not made for a dance floor, let me tell you.
“They asked me to do a Christmas
Gordon Ramsay and his family were just some of the A-Listers in attendance at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding on Saturday.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have finally tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony after weeks of anticipation. A-list guests were spotted entering the young couple's wedding last night, which is thought to have cost around £3million. Spice Girls Mel C and Mel B, fashion designer Rachel Zoe and TV chef Gordon Ramsay were among those spotted at the Peltz mansion in Palm Beach, Florida.
The stars are stepping out for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz‘s wedding!
Brooklyn Beckham is gearing up to wed Nicola Peltz in a lavish ceremony this weekend.
Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have celebrated a major milestone while enjoying a family skiing holiday in the French Alps.MORE: Gordon Ramsay hits back after being 'shamed' for staying in Cornwall in lockdownOn Monday, the couple both took to their respective Instagram pages to wish their youngest son, Oscar, a happy birthday as they mark his third birthday.WATCH: Gordon Ramsay dances in sweet video before reunion with daughter TillyPosting a video of Oscar walking barefoot in the snow outside of their stunning ski chalet alongside several throwback snaps to when he was a baby, Tana wrote: "How on earth did we get to three years old already?! You are such a blessing and a joy, you crazy little person, looking back at these pictures is so amazing."MORE: Gordon Ramsay sparks fan reaction with new photo of son Oscar after escaping home disasterSEE: Gordon Ramsay's £6million Cornwall holiday home will take your breath awayMeanwhile, proud dad Gordon uploaded two snaps – including one from the day little Oscar was born. "Happy 3rd Birthday to this gorgeous young man @oscarjramsay [heart emoji]s," he gushed.Fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Happy Birthday to Oscar!! He just looks like you!!" Another remarked: "Wow, I'm amazed how time flies.
The entire Ramsay clan are currently enjoying a luxury ski break in the French Alps.
READ MORE: Meet the London entrepreneurs taking part in Gordon Ramsay's new BBC cooking show Future Food Stars"So, so far I reckon we have I'm a Celeb, Dragons Den, The Apprentice and a bit of Masterchef. Not exactly pulsing with originality this. #FFS #FutureFoodStars," another said.
Radio Times, Gordon spoke about the heavy criticism he endured for retreating to his holiday home, which he's had for 10 years. "God knows why we took so much s— from the Cornish. We lived down there; we just hadn't been down there for a long time.