Born in Scotland, Ramsay was brought up in England after his family moved to Stratford-upon-Avon. As a teenager he played football for Oxford United's youth side where he was spotted by a scout for Glasgow Rangers. He completed trials for the Scottish club and became a professional player at the age of 12. He was released from the club following a knee injury, from which he was unable to regain full fitness.

Ramsay's father was a PE instructor who wanted his son to pursue a football career, with the ultimate goal of playing for Celtic United. After being released by the Scottish team, he offered to help Ramsay find a position on a Third Division side. However, Ramsay went against his father's wishes and took up a catering career, which was suggested by his mother.

 

 

Gordon Ramsay is married to Cayetana Hutcheson, a Montessori-trained schoolteacher. The couple have four children: Megan, twins Jack and Holly, and Matilda. Ramsay's father-in-law, Chris Hutcheson, is responsible for the business operations of Ramsay's restaurant empire.

Ramsay's kitchen to appear on Simpsons