First Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant To Open In The UK
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Ramsay's show-inspired eatery is coming to London in 2026
Next spring, Gordon Ramsay will open the UK’s first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant, inspired by his hit TV series – which is rumoured to be returning for a British reboot.
Hell’s Kitchen London: Everything We Know About The New Restaurant
The Hell’s Kitchen group has been operating in the US since 2018, when the first branch opened in Las Vegas, followed by outposts in places like Miami, New Jersey, Washington and Southern California.
And now, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has confirmed Hell’s Kitchen London will launch within The Cumberland Hotel near Marble Arch. Like the other restaurants, it will be designed as an immersive eatery which mimics the feel of the TV show. Diners will enjoy dishes similar to the ones seen on screen, like beef wellington, lobster risotto, sticky toffee pudding and apple butterscotch cheesecake.
Alongside this, there will be cocktails including Notes from Gordon, a mix of Plymouth Dry Gin, green tea, lemongrass, peach and lemon – which arrives with a personal message from Ramsay himself.
‘Bringing Hell’s Kitchen to the UK for the first time is an incredible full circle moment,’ says Ramsay. ‘London is where it all began in 1998, so this feels like a real homecoming. Hell’s Kitchen is about fire, theatre and bold flavours, and I can’t wait to share the signature dishes guests love alongside new creations, developed especially for London’s diners.’
This news comes amid rumours that the fiery eponymous cooking show Hell’s Kitchen will be returning to UK screens. According to reports, Ramsay has been in talks with ITV since last year about reviving his iconic series, known for its cut-throat critique and high-stakes kitchen drama. A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Fans of the show will be doubly thrilled by the prospect of the competition coming back and being able to dine in a Hell’s Kitchen restaurant over here.
‘Business-savvy Gordon has watched as the popularity of Hell’s Kitchen in the US has helped bring in thousands of customers to his restaurants.
‘The programme is broadcast in more than 100 countries around the world so between tourists visiting Britain and developing a whole new audience for the telly contest in the UK, it’s an incredibly smart move on his part.’
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What Is Hell’s Kitchen?
Hell’s Kitchen is a British reality TV show which began on ITV in 2004, following Ramsay as he attempted to teach ten celebrities how to cook. They were placed in a constructed restaurant kitchen and tasked with cooking for high-end clientele, with eliminations determined by a series of Big Brother-style public votes. Initial contestants included actress Amanda Barrie – who famously hit out at Ramsay in a moment of frustration – and model Jennifer Ellison, who won the series.
Three more seasons followed, but Ramsay handed the head chef baton over to Gary Rhodes, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Marco Pierre White. The format chopped and changed too over the years: series two saw members of the public competing for a cash prize, as well as the chance to open their own restaurant.
Celebrities returned for series three, with names including model Abbey Clancy and TV presenter Brian Dowling. Then, in series four, Claudia Winkleman took over as host (replacing Angus Deayton), and the show took on a hybrid format: the first four eliminations were Pierre White’s responsibility, while the second four were decided by the public.
In 2005, a US version premiered on Fox, hosted by Ramsay. It followed a similar format to the first UK series, but the contestants were aspiring chefs rather than celebrities, although there was no audience participation. It was a big Stateside hit: there have been 23 seasons, with a 24th arriving this September, dubbed ‘Battle of the States’. For the first time in Hell’s Kitchen history, each chef will be from a different place, with contestants from all over the US including Oregon, California, New York and Rhode Island. The winner will secure a role as head chef of the Foxwoods Resort Casino – as well as taking home a $250,000 cash prize.
Hell’s Kitchen is one of many TV shows in Ramsay’s canon. His other cookery programmes include Kitchen Nightmares, which ran from 2007 to 2014, and saw the chef attempting to transform struggling restaurants with some characteristically frank advice.
When Will Hell’s Kitchen UK Return?
Reports suggest the show will return to ITV in 2026, although Ramsay hasn’t confirmed anything so far.
