The series “Being Gordon Ramsey” premieres today on Netflix, Wednesday, February 18th, and here’s the good news: the series has six episodes that all drop at the same time. Having seen all six episodes, I can tell you it’s fantastic as filmmakers of the series had exclusive access to the Ramsay family for one year, documenting how Ramsey balances work and family while building five, yes five, new restaurants in one of the tallest buildings in London, at 62 Bishopsgate. His life is shown as a husband and father, with his wife, Tana, and their six children.
I have always enjoyed watching food documentaries, and during my time as a paid food and restaurant critic for the Chicago Tribune, I had the opportunity to dine and savor cuisine at many of Gordon Ramsay’s renowned restaurants, both in the USA and London. Recently, I was thrilled to discover that a new Gordon Ramsay restaurant opened just a mile from my home in Naperville, IL. I eagerly visited on its opening day and have been captivated by the dining experience there multiple times since.
What I especially appreciated about the Gordon Ramsay series was seeing the family side of Ramsey as well as his journey to success, and I learned, as others will, that he now has 90 restaurants worldwide. When it comes to celebrity chefs, no one tops Gordon Ramsay in terms of productivity. The world-renowned Michelin-star-winning chef has worked in thousands of kitchens. There’s a reason he’s known as the “100-mile-an-hour-chef.”
Here we view Gordon in heartwarming moments with children, as his oldest daughter, Tilly Ramsay (Matilda), is a recognized cook, television presenter, and author known for her own series “Dish It Out” on Prime Video. She gained notoriety through “Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch,” a cooking show aimed for kids as she creates various dishes of British and U.S. cuisine. Each episode features its own theme, and Tilly works to prepare a meal for her family surrounding that theme.
We also view Gordon speaking heartbreakingly honest about his own father, who was an alcoholic with a mean temper, and he had shame over wearing patches on his torn pants. From diving deeper, I learned that he was always hungry and lived in a house with no food. He grew up on a council estate in Glasgow with a single mother who struggled to feed four children. He felt embarrassed using vouchers to get free shepherd’s pie at school. He’s described eating pinto beans, crackers, and, at times, only macaroni salad for days, and mentioned having to survive on very little.
His Bishopsgate project appears to be his most challenging yet, as we see a few of the problems involved with design, paint colors, and patrons seeking out his newest and latest ventures. I definitely plan to garner a reservation when we visit London later this year. Yes, I’d say check out this excellent six-part TV series, “Being Gordon Ramsey,” streaming on Netflix today.
Sarah Knight Adamson© February 18, 2026
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