Gordon Ramsay has opened up about his daughter Tilly Ramsay's decision to attend culinary school, admitting he found it 'painful' that she chose not to train under him. The 59-year-old chef discussed the matter on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, referencing a scene from his Netflix series Being Gordon Ramsay.
Tilly, 24, opted to study at the prestigious Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork, rather than with her father. Gordon described the choice as 'a big kick in the goolies' and 'very awkward'. He added: 'And then you sort of say goodbye to her and it was painful.'
Despite his initial disappointment, Gordon expressed pride in Tilly's achievements, calling her 'an incredible young chef'. He praised her efforts and noted the need for more women in the industry, citing Angela Hartnett and Clare Smyth as examples. However, he cautioned that Tilly still has 'a journey and a half to go' before reaching their level.
Gordon also offered a critique of Tilly's cooking, joking that her pancakes were 'okay' and noting that her chicken pie, while delicious, needed 'a touch more seasoning and a touch more butter in the mash'. Tilly, who began formal culinary training in 2024, has over a decade of experience, having presented CBBC's Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch from 2015 to 2019 and later appearing on MasterChef Junior and her own Prime Video series Dish It Out.
