Is Gordon Ramsay in talks to take over Rick Stein’s Cornwall restaurant?

According to The Sun, Gordon Ramsay is in talks to take over Rick Stein’s harbourside restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall, which has been forced to close due to the impact of Coronavirus.

Gordon Ramsay, is said to be ‘very interested in taking it over, as he feels it has so much potential’.

Rick announced the closure of his Porthleven restaurant this month sharing the news on his Instagram page, expressing deep sorrow and thanking customers for their support. 

He said: “We would like to thank all our customers who have supported us there over the years. “We hope you will find your way to our other restaurants, where perhaps we can share fond memories of nights overlooking the romantic harbour in Porthleven.”

If the deal goes ahead the Michelin-starred chef would be adding to his worldwide empire, with restaurants in London, Las Vegas and Dubai.

Many closures have been announced in recent weeks, on the eve of the government's all clear for restaurants to reopen, expected on July 4th.

Among them, The Ledbury, Sardine, The Seafood Pub Company, and Le Caprice, with many more expected to follow.

WHo is Gordon Ramsay?

As of June 2023, Gordon Ramsay is 56 years old. 

Gordon Ramsay was born in Scotland, on November 8, 1966, and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands, before moving to Banbury, Oxfordshire, and finally London.

Gordon began his career working for famed chefs Marco Pierre White and Albert Roux, despite previously dreaming of becomign a professional footballer for his childhood club Rangers F.C.

In 1998, Gordon opened his own first venue, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, earning three Michelin stars in 2001.

Gordon's first TV show was the fly-on-the-wall documentary Boiling Point, revealing to viewers the stressful world of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay's kitchen. 

A familiar face on TV, Gordon has since appeared in a number programmes includinng Hell's Kitchen, The F Word, Kitchen Nightmares, and most recently Next Level Chef. 

Across his career, Gordon has been awarded 17 Michelin stars from his work as a restaurateur.