Football legend David Beckham, aged 50, has teamed up with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 59, to launch a new meal box collaboration, showcasing his culinary skills in a playful Instagram video. The longtime friends, who have known each other for two decades, are partnering with the meal box company Real Home Chef, where Gordon creates "five star recipes" and David includes his BEEUP fruit snacks in the deliveries.
A Chef-to-Chef Collaboration
On Saturday, David shared a clip on Instagram of himself preparing a Scallop Truffle Risotto recipe sent by Gordon to mark their partnership. The video, reminiscent of his son Brooklyn's cooking posts, featured David whipping up the luxurious dish while on a FaceTime call with Gordon, who watched over his cooking prowess.
In the clip, David humorously questioned Gordon about the delivery, saying, "Look what has just arrived at my house. What have you sent me?" Gordon replied, "It's a little gift from chef to chef." David then quipped about Gordon's serious face on the box, prompting Gordon to laugh and explain the risotto recipe inside.
Cooking Under Pressure
As David cooked, he sought advice on searing scallops, with Gordon praising his efforts: "They are looking beautiful. Great sear by the way. Belissimo!" David credited his skills to good teaching, adding finishing touches with chives. He then highlighted the partnership by holding up a BEEUP snack packet, noting, "But there's one thing that's missing in the meal kit. Something sweet." Gordon responded, "Your finishing touches. Well done chef."
Family Tensions Simmer
David's cooking video emerged just days after his son Brooklyn, 26, faced mockery on social media for posting a clip of his "special spaghetti bolognese" dish that notably lacked spaghetti. Fans flooded the post with humorous comments, questioning the absence of pasta, to which Brooklyn replied, "I was going to use spaghetti but ran out xx."
This incident followed Brooklyn's scathing six-page statement last week, where he publicly denounced his family, accusing his parents David and Victoria of controlling behaviour, trying to ruin his marriage to Nicola Peltz, 30, and humiliating him. Among the claims, he alleged Victoria pulled out of designing Nicola's wedding dress at the "eleventh hour" and danced inappropriately at his wedding.
Beckham Family Dynamics
Victoria Beckham is reportedly "feeling betrayed" by Brooklyn's revelations, especially after years of protecting him from negative stories. Sources indicate that David and Victoria would "take Brooklyn back in a minute" and are "horrified" by the recent events. Meanwhile, the Beckhams have shown unity at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris with their other children, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
The meal box collaboration between David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay highlights a lighthearted professional venture, contrasting with the ongoing family drama. As David steps into the culinary world, his son Brooklyn continues to navigate public scrutiny over his cooking and personal life, underscoring the complexities of celebrity families in the spotlight.
