The rise and rise of GORDON RAMSAY

◆ He has made no secret of the fact that he had a difficult childhood with a father who was abusive to his mother.

◆ In his teens, he trained to be a professional footballer but injuries meant he gave up the dream and trained to be a chef, specialising in French cuisine.

◆ His family are close friends with the Beckhams. He has joked that they have a deal that none of their children will date one another.

◆ His restaurants have been awarded an amazing 16 Michelin stars in total – Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea has held three Michelin stars since 2001.

Ramsay and wife Tana with daughters Megan and Tilly

Like father, like daughter: TV chef Tilly with Dad

David Beckham is a close family friend

Kitchen camaraderie: in the thick of it with his chefs