On a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, renowned chef Gordon Ramsay made some bold claims about his superiority as a chef. In a lively and entertaining conversation with host Graham Norton, Ramsay expressed his opinion that he is not just a TV chef, but a “proper chef”. Despite the popularity of TV chefs who often rely on pre-prepared dishes or demonstrations, Ramsay takes pride in his ability to cook live every day.
Norton and Ramsay engaged in a humorous banter about the practice of some TV chefs who turn around and present dishes they made earlier or with the help of assistants. Ramsay dismissively remarked, “Here’s one I made earlier,” which often happens on cooking shows. He emphasized the fact that his dishes are prepared fresh and there is no need for such demonstrations.
The conversation took an amusing turn when Ramsay presented an unusual dish to Norton and the other guests on the show. It appeared to be little oranges, but they were actually fried pigs’ nipples. Amidst the laughter and disbelief, Ramsay jokingly confessed his disappointment at the dish, saying, “It’s an orange with meaty goo inside.”
But the celebrities weren’t the only ones in the spotlight during the show. Supermodel Deiá appeared as a guest and shared her journey from working in a travel agency to becoming a successful model. Ramsay and Norton showcased a throwback photo of Deiá as a swimwear model, evoking a fun and nostalgic atmosphere on the show.
The conversation then took an unexpected turn as Deiá revealed her mischievous side. Ramsay recalled an incident where Deiá vandalized his car, prompting him to get her arrested. However, all was forgiven and forgotten as Ramsay later orchestrated a prank with the police officers, bringing them on stage during a subsequent appearance at the NEC.
Amidst the laughter, Ramsay also discussed his challenges with dyslexia and shared his interesting approach to creating culinary content. He revealed that he has banned certain words from his culinary vocabulary and made his entire editorial team agree to never use them again. These banned words include moist and crevice, which Ramsay finds unsuitable in a culinary situation.
As the conversation unfolded, Norton shared his own experiences with cooking and his apprehension about matching up to the stunning food photographs seen in cookbooks. Ramsay assured Norton that not all recipes will turn out as picture-perfect as they appear in books. In fact, Ramsay highlighted the beauty of imperfections and showcased his preferred method of using throwaway foil tins for roasting. His aim is to present a more realistic and relatable approach to cooking.
The conversation took a fiery turn when Ramsay shared a story about his oven door blowing off while he was passionately saving a delicate pastry. The incident left him with melted chocolate skin, which he jokingly said was his “pastri-drenched drink.” Despite the mishap, he went on to win the competition he was participating in.
Ramsay, known for his straightforward and often blunt criticism, couldn’t resist commenting on some dishes sent in by viewers during lockdown. With the opportunity to virtually “shout” at amateur chefs, Ramsay provided witty oneliners about their attempts at creating dishes like haggis nachos, Victoria sponge, baked Alaska, and a South African sausage brie.
As always, The Graham Norton Show delivered a dose of laughter and entertainment, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next episode. With Ramsay’s larger-than-life personality and his bold claims about being a superior chef, the talk show never fails to captivate its audience.
