Gordon Ramsay To Revive Hell’s Kitchen UK With New Shows And Restaurants
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The fan favourite could be making a comeback
Over a decade since it first aired, Gordon Ramsay’s fiery cooking show Hell’s Kitchen is reportedly returning to UK screens, along with the first ever British restaurants inspired by the series.
Hell’s Kitchen UK Reboot & Restaurants: Everything We Know So Far
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.’
Alongside the TV reboot, Ramsay has trademarked the Hell’s Kitchen brand in the UK, indicating themed restaurants could be on the cards this side of the pond. He has already opened a number of these across America, with the first launching in Las Vegas in 2018, followed by branches in places like Miami, New Jersey, Washington and Southern California. The immersive eateries are designed to mimic the feel of the TV show, serving similar dishes to the ones seen on screen, like beef wellington and sticky toffee pudding.
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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.
