Gordon Ramsay has been accused of shoving a canape down a waiter's throat at the Walpole British Luxury Awards, held at the Dorchester hotel. The incident allegedly took place as the chef, who recently turned 60, attended the event.
Waiter describes the alleged incident
A waiter, described as appearing to be Asian and in his late 20s, offered the celebrity chef a tray of cone-shaped canapes. Ramsay reportedly took one before suddenly thrusting it into the mouth of the shocked waiter.
“I was embarrassed because we’re not supposed to eat while we’re serving guests,” the waiter said. “But what am I supposed to do when Gordon Ramsay forces you to eat a canape? I don’t know why he did that.”
Onlooker calls behaviour 'appalling'
One onlooker said: “It was appalling behaviour and very disrespectful for him to do that. I was flabbergasted that he could treat someone like that.”
Ramsay was honoured with The Visionary award, which recognises those who have transformed the industry. His spokesman has been approached for comment.
Ramsay shows off physique after birthday
Separately, the Hell's Kitchen star shared a topless social media shot days after his 60th birthday, pulling down his lycra workout gear to show off his physique. The post came after he enjoyed a meal out with his daughter Tilly, 25, who shares the same birthday.
He captioned the black and white image: “Thank you everyone for the incredible birthday messages! Day 2 of being 60.” The post garnered 701,000 likes and drew comments from fans, with one saying: “Chef looking leaner and cleaner than a medium rare wellington. Let's go!”
Ramsay regularly competes in Ironman events, triathlons, and long-distance cycling races, and he keeps up his stamina with intense daily training sessions between his television schedule, relying on swimming, road cycling, and running.
