As Being Gordon Ramsay prepares to provide an insight into the life of one of Britain’s most famous chefs, Tatler reveals the dynasty behind the first culinary family With a fiery temper and language darker than a raw steak, Gordon Ramsay sits in a unique position at the pinnacle of British fine dining. His signature restaurant has won three Michelin stars and is widely regarded as one of the finest restaurants to ever hit the streets of London. With his gripping behind-the-scenes TV shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, Ramsay has amassed a media empire and a reputation for his ruthless pursuit of perfection.
But outside the pressure-filled world of fine dining, he has begun to reveal himself as a family man. ‘The kids have given me the most emotional moments,’ the chef told People magazine, describing himself as the ‘soft one’ of the family compared to his wife Tana. Since becoming parents in 1998, the couple have welcomed six children – all of whom are now starting to take on the responsibilities of a family of their own. And with the announcement of new Netflix documentary Being Gordon Ramsay, let Tatler take you through the rising stars of the first culinary family.
Eldest daughter Megan Ramsay, 26, became the first in her clan to graduate from university when she left Oxford Brookes with her degree – but growing up with one of the world’s most famous chefs as her father wasn’t always easy. Gordon Ramsay recalls the moment he first introduced himself to Megan’s boyfriend: a particularly terrifying Facetime call filled with unprintable language. Calling to interrupt the pair’s date night, Ramsay immediately greeted Megan’s “shaken” boyfriend, Byron. “It’s me,” he recalls saying, “not your future father-in-law, you f**king bastard!” Megan, as it happens, promptly hung up. And while meeting the parents can lead to the most tense family dinners in London, Ramsay explains that his brazen approach to any potential son-in-law comes from a deep sense of paternal care and paternal fun. “I just want my daughters to be cared for and for them to care for each other,” he says. “You’re always worried about that.” Ramsay’s second daughter, Holly, is dating someone who may be more attuned to Gordon’s competitive spirit. The 24-year-old has been dating Olympian Adam Peaty since June 2023, after they met when the triple gold medallist competed on Strictly Come Dancing with Holly’s sister Tilly (more on that later). The pair were one of the standout couples at the Paris Games this summer, sharing heartfelt messages of support as Peaty competed in the pool. After missing out on a historic gold medal in the 100m breaststroke, the swimmer told fans that Holly “was the best partner anyone could have” during what was a challenging two weeks for Peaty.
