Wilson's Secret Sauce - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

Wilson's Secret Sauce Gordon Ramsays Secret Service

In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wilson’s Secret Sauce is owned by Steve and Kelly Wilson.

Gordon arrives in the middle of the night and looks in the freezer.

He finds a barbecued brisket that has been frozen for days.

Gordon checks their menu and sees it has too many items.

He switches on a blacklight and sees that most of the handles are dirty and contaminated.

The next day, Gordon is at his command center van watching the staff interview for a fake reality TV show.

Steve and Kelly are the owners and the business started out as a catering business for tailgate events.

Steve had the bright idea for a physical space.

Kelly was resistant but went along with it.

Riley is Kelly’s son and Steve’s stepson and he works in the kitchen.

Kelly runs the whole dining room by herself and she needs help.

Gordon has two undercover chefs go in as spies.

They stand waiting for a long time and no one seats them.

After 15 minutes, they are taken to a table and given their 70 item menu.

They order and are confused by egg rolls on the menu.

Their food is made quickly but is left to go cold waiting to go out.

Customers are also left waiting, along with a pregnant woman.

The food is served to the chef spies.

They find the food to be bland, dry and burnt in some places.

Gordon goes into the restaurant and stops the service completely.

He calls the staff together and tells them the bacteria reading was off the charts.

Gordon tells them all the problems he saw, from the large menu to the frozen briskets.

He calls out that they left a 38-week pregnant woman standing for 25 minutes.

They are short-staffed and made a joke of it and they reheat brisket which is bad.

Generally, he thinks that they should not have started a restaurant as it is vastly different from catering.

He sits with Kelly, and she is sad because she spends all day in the restaurant.

She is missing all of her son’s sports games at his school.

The family sits and talks together about the insider giving Gordon information.

Kelly and Steve have a conversation and it gets heated.

Kelly opens up and Steve finally sees that his wife is unhappy.

Gordon watches this interaction, then meets with the family to see their dynamic.

Steve is made to burn the old menu as a sign he is willing to accept Gordon’s help to turn things around.

The next day, Gordon takes Steve out on a motorcycle ride to clear his head.

Gordon advises him to open up about the business and what he has been going through.

Kelly is brought in and Gordon leaves them alone.

Steve apologizes for what he has put Kelly through.

Then he tells her the state of the finances and she appreciates being included.

Gordon’s team has been hard at work and the family is brought into the new restaurant.

Everything has been changed, from the tables and chairs to the decor of the walls.

The kitchen has been redesigned and they have been given new cookware.

The space is warm, inviting, and looks fresh.

Kelly is moved to tears by the changes Gordons team has made.

Steve says he may have to start working in front of the house now because of how good it looks.

Their menu has also been redesigned.

Brisket goes into most of the dishes so there is no waste.

They will be using scales for proper portion control.

The staff are trained on making the new menu items and plating it.

Gordon introduces the spies who are going to be their support.

They will be a phone call away for 6-12 months whenever they need help and advice.

Gordon pulls the family aside to reveal his insider.

It is Joe the cook.

Kelly is given front of house support with three servers.

The restaurant opens for the relaunch.

Everything starts great and it is running efficiently.

Eagles player John Mailiata is the final surprise for them as the family are big fans of the team.

Steve is shy and has not gone out to greet his customers.

Gordon relieves him of his tasks in the kitchen.

Steve goes straight to John and admits he has been a season ticket holder since 1990.

John promises he will bring his team members as the food and service were great.

The brisket finishes, so it is taken off the menu for the night.

This is what Steve had been afraid of in the past but it is a good sign business is going well.

Gordon leaves them all happy with how the relaunch had gone.


What Happened Next at Wilson's Secret Sauce?

Wilson's Secret Sauce is open.

Steve said working with Gordon was a great experience.

They have added 12 items back to the menu.

Customers have been coming to the restaurant and visiting social pages due to the show.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The food is highly praised.

As with all of these shows there are the odd fake negative review.

Wilson's Secret Sauce aired on 25th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 6.


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Marvel Ranch - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

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In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Marvel Ranch in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Marvel Ranch is owned by Cheryl.

Gordon arrives at the back of the cafe and enters through the basement.

The basement is full of junk and smells really bad.

There are mice droppings everywhere and several dead mice.

Gordon sets up a rodent cam to see how bad the issue is.

On the top level, he uses a black light and sees that all the tops, stoves and equipment are lit up.

There is a rodent catcher in a bread warmer.

The three microwaves are all dirty, and a quick test reveals bacterial contamination.

They leave but carry the smell of the place with them into their cars.

In daylight, he can see that the dining room is drab and dank, with boring furnishings.

Owner Cheryl has been at the restaurant for 40 years, taking it over from her father at just 18.

She now owns the building and owes a lot on the mortgage.

Customers are no longer coming in and she is struggling.

The staff call her Mama and she is a motherly figure for them.

The cook Kenny has been there for over eight years.

He feels that the diner is the most unserious place to work.

Rachel is Cheryl’s daughter-in-law, and she reveals Cheryl feeds the staff for free.

She also feeds homeless people and anyone who needs help.

Gordon sees that the male staff in the kitchen are young and engage in a lot of horseplay.

It’s obvious there is no leadership or guidance for the staff.

Customers enter and none of the staff greet them for a long time before a server gets to them.

In preparing a meal, they see food going into a microwave.

The customers do not like the food, with one finding a hair in their food.

When Cheryl is told, she doesn’t find out what happened or hold anyone accountable.

Food is sent back as it is cold in the middle and the customers hear staff making derogatory comments about them.

Rock and Sammi are sent in as his spies and they can smell old oil as they sit down at their table.

They order and their meals are promptly microwaved.

The food brought out tastes canned and once sent back they put it back in the can.

The burgers are off and the omelette was precooked and reheated.

They can’t eat anything for fear of food poisoning.

There is soon an argument in the kitchen and customers can hear it all.

When there are chants of “Fight! Fight! Fight!”, Gordon has seen enough and goes into the restaurant to stop service.

He asks the customers to leave so he can speak with the staff.

Gordon calls them out on their unprofessionalism at work.

The customers can see all of their antics.

He says that they should be referring to Cheryl as boss, not Mama.

Kenny says he is trying his best but Gordon calls out the cleanliness issues and the mice infestation.

He is defensive in the face of all this and Gordon clears out all the staff and cameras.

Kenny explains he doesn’t understand why it is all on him as he does not have any authority.

Gordon reveals Cheryl is on the verge of bankruptcy.

They need to find a way to turn around out of all the loyalty they have for her.

Kenny feels embarrassed about the situation and he wants to step up.

The next day, Gordon has planned some team building for the staff.

They can mess around outside of work and not inside the diner.

Kenny and one of the junior cooks wear balloon gloves in a bouncy castle ring and they wrestle around having fun.

Gordon talks to Cheryl while the team is all distracted.

He tells her she needs to shed the "Mama" image as they were taking advantage of her.

They agree that Kenny should be made the head chef.

Gordon’s team has been hard at work on the refresh of the diner.

The staff are all let in and it is now more warm.

It looks much more upscale with color and ambiance.

In the kitchen, a lot of the equipment has been replaced, deep cleaned.

They have been given new tools and all of the microwaves are gone.

Gordon joins them and trains the kitchen staff on how to make an omelette in just 90 seconds, without using a microwave.

He tasks them with making an omelette each.

They all make them in less than two minutes and they all love the taste.

Cheryl finally hands over the kitchen reins to Kenny officially and he tears up with happiness.

The insider is revealed to be Cheryl herself.

She had recognized that the staff messing around is the biggest problem.

They set up for the relaunch and the customers are let in.

The kitchen is so different as they are all professional and are communicating calmly.

They make perfect omelettes and Kenny is doing amazing, with Cheryl complementing him.

Cheryl is the boss and is strict on cleaning.

Customers love the food and the new decor.

When Gordon enters again, he barely has any recommendations and just says his farewells to Cheryl.


What Happened Next at Marvel Ranch?

Marvel Ranch is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The food seems to have better reviews than the service.

Reviews suggest there are still issues with the staff.

As with these shows there are often fake reviews after the episode has aired.

The outside dining area is popular and the updated website is appreciated by customers.

Customers also like the new menu.

Marvel Ranch aired on 18th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 5.


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MacGregor's - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

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In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits MacGregor's in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

MacGregor's Restaurant is owned by Stephanie Golumbek.

Gordon arrives at night and he cannot get into the gate.

Instead, he sneaks in through the basement.

He has been told that the place is haunted and goes to look in the walk-in freezer.

Inside, he finds lots of food items with mold growing all over on them.

There are lots of pre-prepared and cut frozen items that indicate laziness.

There is frozen seafood, even though they are located by the water.

He then uses a black light and the stove lights up.

There is also grease buildup on the fan and there is a lot of junk piled up in a corner.

In the dining room, there is a wall of pictures of the previous owner, who is retired and living in Florida.

A fan mysteriously comes on by itself and Gordon takes it as a sign to make his exit.

By morning, Gordon arrives in a dog grooming van and the restaurant is fully set up for a fake reality show.

Stephanie bought it two years ago but had started working there in 2001.

She has a close affinity for Dan, the previous owner, because he took her under his wing.

The manager Cristan was sweet-talked into taking on the role when Dan was still in charge.

Stephanie’s Mom Sharon helps with bookkeeping and offers to help financially but Stephanie refuses.

Server Brando has been there for six years and the head chef Mike is also dating Stephanie.

Mike started as a server and randomly decided to be the next chef, without any training or experience in the kitchen.

He tells Stephanie he will be making some cooking decisions but Stephanie does not go against him.

Gordon has evidence of the hauntings, as things have been seen falling off tables.

Sammy and Rock are sent in along with the customers as the spies.

Gordon sees bread, shrimp, and chicken all cooking on the same grill.

Gordon asks the spies to say they are allergic to shellfish to see what the staff will do.

They use canned crab meat to cook the dishes.

The ordered chicken is cooked right on top of the shrimp and is served.

The spies hate the food as the crab cake is bland and cold in the middle.

The chicken tastes like shrimp, which would have been bad if the shellfish allergy was real.

Gordon goes in and asks all the customers to leave, while calling all the staff together.

Gordon calls out Chef Mike on his cooking practice as there was cross-contamination.

He shows them the moldy food and also calls them out on telling customers they have fresh seafood when it is all frozen and canned.

Gordon also calls out Stephanie for still dedicating the restaurant to a retired millionaire when she is the owner.

Gordon takes her to the dungeon, the storage space of the old things Dan had at the restaurant.

She tries to justify it by saying she might need the items later.

She breaks down in tears when Gordon confronts her about that decision.

Gordon confronts her on the decision to hire her unqualified boyfriend as head chef.

He has many bad practices that are bringing down the restaurant.

The next day, Gordon takes Stephanie away from the restaurant.

He asks her to show him her commitment to change by destroying all the junk from Dan she had been holding on to.

In a rage room setup, she is given protective gear and a baseball bat to smash the items.

She enthusiastically gets into it, hitting the items with the bat .

Stephanie is put into a steamroller to completely crush the items.

She is enthusiastic to finally let go of the past.

She promises to make a decision about Mike if he cannot step up in the kitchen.

Later, the staff are all let into the newly redecorated MacGregors.

It is now warm and more upscale with a distinct bar and dining area.

There is a VIP area that was the former junk area.

The kitchen has been deep cleaned and updated with new tools and equipment.

Gordon comes in and serves dishes from their new menu.

They are all made with fresh ingredients and seafood.

Gordon goes to the kitchen with Mike and motivates him to do his best for the love he has for Stephanie.

Gordon teaches him how to make a fresh crab dish.

He serves Stephanie and the staff the dish and they love the taste.

The insider is revealed to be Cristan, which is shocking to them.

She did it for her love for Stephanie and for the business.

They quickly set up and customers are let in for the relaunch.

On relaunch, Stephanie is acting more like a boss and Mike is in charge of the kitchen.

He is cooking properly with no cross contamination.

Some local customers are shocked that the food has improved so much.

Gordon is happy with what he sees and he commends Mike and then Stephanie.

As a parting gift, Dan sent a video message to Stephanie, telling her she was the best thing for the restaurant in his time.

He says that he has faith in her as she makes the restaurant hers.


What Happened Next at MacGregor's?

MacGregor's is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There is praise for the food and service.

They also host and cater for events such as birthday parties in their banquet room.

They have expanded the menu and host more events and live music events.

In June 2025, they hired a new chef Earl to work alongside Michael.

MacGregor's aired on 11th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in February 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 4.


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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe Gordon Ramsays Secret Service

In this episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, Gordon visits Mrs White’s Golden Rule Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mrs White’s Golden Rule Cafe is owned by 101 year old Elizabeth White and her son Larry White.

The restaurant is 60 years old and is now in serious trouble.

At night, Gordon gets into the restaurant with a screwdriver left by the ice machine outside, as there is no key available.

He enters the restaurant with ease and uses a black light.

The place lights up everywhere due to the filth.

In the freezer, he sees frozen swai, which is sometimes used as a substitute for catfish.

This is a poor substitute and can be deceiving to customers if not declared.

There are several things left on the side thawing out and the stovetop is dirty with grease.

The fire extinguishers are expired, which is a safety issue.

There is a poster of praise for Mrs White but it is very old and dated.

Gordon washes his hands and leaves.

The next morning, Mrs. White arrives with a walker and goes into the kitchen.

She is 101 years old and is still present at the restaurant.

She is still the owner and tastes everything that is made in the kitchen.

Her son is Larry, he is 75 and he also comes in with a walker.

Larry is a co-owner and has been working there since he was 13.

The assistant manager Regina believes Larry is the problem as he does not allow changes or repairs to be made.

Her granddaughter Kianna is the Manager but she lacks the authority to make many decisions.

Gordon witnesses Larry being very close-minded and disruptive to his staff.

Gordon is told that there are frozen catfish fillets defrosting in Larry’s car.

Mrs White leaves but Larry is still planted on his chair.

He is sat cleaning his nails as customers come in.

Her great grandson Jay also works in the restaurant, making it a family affair.

Rock Harper from Hell’s Kitchen is the secret diner and Gordon sets him up with a camera and microphone.

He enters and is given a menu, from which he orders.

Larry falls asleep at his spot and Rock is left waiting a long time for his meal.

The food arrives and it is mostly tasteless.

The chicken tastes like mop water and he has to spit it out.

Gordon sees that the stove cannot be operated properly.

They use a pair of pliers to turn it off and on.

Gordon has seen enough and he goes in and asks the customers to leave,

He calls the staff together to talk about the rrestaurant.

They are all shocked and Gordon lays into Larry.

He tells them about all that he has found out in the restaurant.

Larry is defensive and Kianna is in tears as she is frustrated.

Everyone says Larry is a control freak but he denies it.

When Gordon leaves, Larry is remorseful that he forgot the catfish.

After a while, Gordon goes to sit with Larry and orders all the staff and cameras out.

Larry reveals that he and Mrs White are broke.

They are losing $2000 a week and he is too ashamed to tell his mother and daughter.

Larry admits Kianna is capable of carrying on their legacy.

Gordon tells him that at 75, he should let go and pass it on before it is too late to save the restaurant.

All the staff are given the task of using social media to bring in more customers.

They currently have a poor social media page with barely any posts.

Jay is put in charge of their social media as they will be having a food truck pop-up event.

While they are occupied with that, Gordon’s team will be upgrading the restaurant to the 21st century.

On the morning of the pop-up event, Gordon goes to visit with Mrs. White, who is excited to see him.

She tells him the history of the restaurant and that she believes Kianna should take over.

Gordon also tells her about the pop-up and shows her the new truck.

He makes sliders with her recipes while she observes.

Social media posts have been put up and Gordon has reposted to his many followers.

More people show up to the event, leading to long queues.

Kianna uses the opportunity to show off her leadership skills, and Larry sees how capable she is.

Gordon’s team is done with the work and Mrs. White and the family are let in first to see the changes.

The front room is redecorated to look more vibrant, with matching chairs and a more cohesive decoration.

In the kitchen, they have new, corrently working equipment and new tools ready to use.

They also have a new fire extinguisher.

There are photos all over the restaurant featuring all of the whole family.

Outside the restaurant is a mural of Mrs White, it is also an Instagram wall for photos.

Gordon reveals to the family that his insider was Kianna.

The family is appreciative of her intervention and bringing Gordon to the restaurant.

On relaunch, the customers are let in and it is a rush as they take pictures as they come in.

Kianna is in charge in the kitchen.

The food is made to a great standard, and the customers love it all.

Gordon goes to meet with Kianna to give her some tips.

She is happy she finally has the company credit card so she can shop for the restaurant and manage inventory.

Kianna is given a round of applause from the customers.


What Happened Next at Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe?

Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe is open.

They are now getting supplies delivered.

A number of staff were fired and new staff were hired.

Larry took back the company card.

The restaurant was busier in the weeks following filming.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There is praise for the food, service and decor.

As with other restaurants there are many fake negative reviews based on the episode.

Kianna revealed she was not happy it was a Gordon Ramsay show but came around during filming.

Mrs White's grandson Larry White Jr has numerous successful restaurant chain Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles.

Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe aired on 4th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 3.


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Caffe Boa - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

Caffe Boa Gordon Ramsays Secret Service

In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Caffe Boa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Caffe Boa is owned by husband and wife Patrick and Jenny.

Gordon arrives and uses a hidden key to enter through the back of the restaurant.

With a black light, everything lights up.

He immediately sees rat droppings out in the open.

Gordon uses a snake camera and finds more in the wall.

He enters the walk-in fridge and it is too warm.

The food inside is already starting to go bad.

The daily sales are put on the calendar as a constant reminder of the failing business.

The next day, all the surveillance is put in.

The staff all think they are on a renovation show.

Jenny is both the co-owner and executive chef.

She is self-trained and learned at the restaurant.

Patrick knows nothing about cooking and will Google recipes.

He used to work in IT.

Since they started working together, they started having issues communicating at work.

Customers enter the restaurant.

The decor is drab and lifeless, especially for a place that just opened.

Aisha works in the kitchen.

She has opinions about the owners.

She supports Jenny but has much to say about Patrick.

Gordon is not happy with how Patrick talks down to his wife and his staff.

Patrick blames everyone else, stating that staff are the problem.

He claims that he is trained to manage people.

Christian is their sous chef and he is frustrated to be working there.

He trained Jenny to be the sous chef and believes he should be the executive chef.

Patrick gets Jenny to introduce herself as the executive chef to the customers.

Gordon sees that Patrick is toxic.

Gordon has his spy, Rock Harper, go in to taste food from the menu.

Rock asks what is made in the restaurant.

It seems to only be the meatballs that are not bought in.

Gordon sees bad practices in the kitchen, there a lot of reheating of food.

The pasta is bad as the sauce tastes like it was canned.

The meatballs also taste bad and Rock has to spit them out.

The meatballs are rancid and are not fresh like they claim.

Gordon has had enough of seeing Patrick bully Jenny in the kitchen.

He asks the customers to leave and calls for all the staff to gather.

Gordon addresses the staff on alll he saw the night before and all he heard during the service.

He calls Patrick out on his actions and the decision to make Jenny head chef over a more experienced chef.

Patrick is not polite and Gordon talks to him alone after he disrespects his wife.

Patrick is unrepentant.

Gordon says he cannot change the restaurant unless he believes Patrick will change.

Patrick goes to reprimand Jenny again afterwards.

After listening in on their conversation, Gordon decides to speak to Jenny.

Jenny reveals she has a 3-year-old daughter

She wants to step back so she can spend more time with her daughter.

Jenny is not happy about Patrick.

Afterwards, Patrick swoops in on her to find out what she said to Gordon.

She is open and tells him what she said.

Patrick is not happy and he sulks.

He says that he is ready for the change.

As the staff all sit to eat together, he is disparaging, which irks Jenny.

The next day, Gordon takes the couple for a hike.

Gordon gives Jenny a bag full of rocks to symbolize the weight Patrick puts on her.

She also speaks her mind about everything.

Somehow Gordon finally gets through to Patrick, who tears up.

While this was happening, Gordon’s team is hard at work renovating the restaurant.

Gordon watches the couple as they enter the new space that is now more vibrant with new furnishing.

The kitchen is much more spacious with new tools and equipment, which they both love.

Gordon enters, and he goes into the kitchen to watch Christian cook and he is great at cooking on his own with very little direction from Gordon.

The meal is served to the couple and they love it.

Gordon reveals it was all Christian.

The couple are surprised; he is called and Jenny apologizes to him, and he is made the executive chef.

Patrick solely agrees, and the rest of the team are let in.

Gordon then reveals the insider to be Aisha.

The couple and the staff are okay with it and recognize she just wanted the best for the restaurant and the owners.

Customers are let in, and they love the food Christian is cooking while Jenny and Patrick are in front of the house.

Gordon sees Christian get swamped and goes in to give some guidance on how Patrick can support Christian to catch up.

Everything is going great and one more customer is let in: Charlotte, their 3-year-old.


What Happened Next at Caffe Boa?

Caffe Boa is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The happy hour and service gets praise from customers.

Patrick told the press he was initially hesitant to take part in the show.

He is glad of Gordon's help with renovating the restaurant and replacing the fridge.

A number of negative reviews were left on an identically named restaurant with different owners and 10 miles away after the show.

Caffe Boa aired on 28th May 2025.

The episode was filmed in February 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 2.


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Hell's Kitchen Season 24 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 24 Contestants Where Are They Now

Hell's Kitchen Season 24 / Head Chefs Only aired from 25th September 2025.

It aired on Fox Network and there were 20 contestants.

The prize for the winner was a Head Chef position at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut and $250,000.

In season 24, Gordon Ramsay was judge, Marino Monferrato was Maître d'.

Michelle Tribble was sous chef for the red team and James Avery was sous chef for the blue team.

As the series is currently airing there may be spoilers within the post.


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Alexandra Jones Alexandra Jones was an Executive Chef from Portland, Oregon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Alexandra opened her first restaurant.

She opened Souvlaki Queen in April 2025.

Reviews are excellent.

Alexandra had previously appeared on Chopped in 2023.


Anaiya Marie Lator Anaiya Marie Lator was a Sous Chef from Wilmington, Delaware.

After Hell's Kitchen, Anaiya is a sous chef at Biga on the Banks.

She has plans to become a private chef and provide private dining experiences.


Anthony Leonard Anthony Leonard was a Sous Chef/Food Truck Owner from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

After Hell's Kitchen, Anthony is the owner of Fomo Food Truck.

He is also a sous chef at Cobble Hill Restaurant.


Antonio Wormley Antonio Wormley was an Executive Chef from Center Barnstead, New Hampshire.

After Hell's Kitchen, Antonio was a chef at Pavilion Wolfeboro.

He is currently Executive Chef at Little Clam Newport Restaurant.

Antonio has also done several cooking demonstrations.


Bradley Wildridge Bradley Wildridge was a Chef & Owner from Alexandria, Louisiana.

After Hell's Kitchen, Bradley is owner of Bayou On The Bay and Bayou’s Burgers and Birria.

Bayou On The Bay is a cajun fusion popup catering business that he runs with his wife.

Bayou’s Burgers and Birria is also a catering business that he runs.

Bradley is hosting a weekly watch party.


Cara Marie Hall Cara Marie Hall was an Executive Chef from Lincoln, Rhode Island.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cara is Executive Chef at Blu Violet Rooftop Bar

She got married in September 2025.

Cara has previously appeared on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay and Beachside Brawl.


Carlos Walker Carlos Walker was an Executive Chef from Anchorage, Alaska.

He was eliminated in episode 2 during the service due to his underwhelming performance.

After Hell's Kitchen, Carlos is Executive Chef at South Restaurant + Coffehouse.

He has been in the role since 2021.

Carlos took part in the 40th Anchorage Wine & Food Festival.


Cat Smith Cat Smith was a Private Chef from Baltimore, Maryland.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cat is co-founder of Our Time Kitchen.

She is hosting weekly watch parties.

Cat has done several dining events with more planned in October.


Chase Cardoza Chase Cardoza was an Executive Chef from Red Lodge, Montana.

After Hell's Kitchen, Chase is Executive Chef at One Legged Magpie.


Chris Faison Chris Faison was a Lead Culinary Instructor from Rahway, New Jersey.

After Hell's Kitchen, Chris returned to his role as a culinary instructor at New England Culinary Arts Training.

In January 2025, he was promoted to Director of Culinary Arts.

He is also a personal chef.

Chris offers private dinners, cooking classes, date nights and events.


Cydni Stickney Cydni Stickney was an Executive Sous Chef from Charlotte, North Carolina.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cydni is Executive Chef at McNinch House Restaurant.


Elaina Ruth Elaina Ruth was a Chef Instructor from Spartanburg, South Carolina.

She was eliminated in episode 3 after she struggles to cook salmon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Elaina is still a Chef Instructor at Fort Dorchester High School.

She is also a private chef.

Elaina offers cookery lessons, both in person and virtual.

She has done several popups and appeared on Chopped, where she was a finalist.


Ellie Parker Ellie Parker was a Sous Chef from Las Vegas, Nevada.

After Hell's Kitchen, Ellie is Executive Chef at Main St. Provisions.

She has done a number of pop ups and events.


Henry Johnson Henry Johnson was an Executive Chef from Dallas, Texas.

After Hell's Kitchen, Henry is Executive Chef at Evelyn Steakhouse.

He hosted a watch party for the first episode.


Jada Vidal Jada Vidal was a Sous Chef from Tampa, Florida.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jada is Chef De Cuisine at Kinjo Tampa.

She hosted pop up dining events.

Jada was a Chopped Champion.

She also appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games and Beach Brawl.


Jayden Canady Jayden Canady was a Sous Chef from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jayden is Executive Chef at Idyllwild Tavern.

He has moved to California after appearing on the show.


Jon Boyd Jon Boyd was a Corporate Chef from Newnan, Georgia.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jon is a homesteader and chef.

He has done several pop up events.

Jon is also on YouTube as Deep South Foodies.


Lisa Rivera Lisa Rivera was a Chef Instructor from San Diego, California.

After Hell's Kitchen, Lisa is Chef de Cuisine at The Victorian at Hill Street.

They hosted a watch night for the first episode.

Lisa was on a cookery segment on Fox 5 San Diego.


Maddy Bender Maddy Bender was a Catering Chef from Rocky Point, New York.

She was eliminated in episode 2 after struggling to cook salmon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Maddy is Head Chef at Tiki Tacos on Route 25A.

She is also a personal chef.

Her company Catering Queens offers events catering.


Paul Seikel Paul Seikel was a Sous Chef from Broomfield, Colorado.

He was eliminated in episode 3 after serving raw lamb.

After Hell's Kitchen, Paul works in food sales.


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Parthenon - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

Parthenon Gordon Ramsays Secret Service

In this Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Parthenon in Washington.

Parthenon is a Greek restaurant owned by Pete.

Gordon goes undercover at night as they clean up, hearing he is coming.

He lets himself in with a spare key.

Gordon is armed with a black light and he sees dirt everywhere.

The restaurant has been open for 36 years but they have lost their way.

Gordon finds that an oven is still on, with food still inside.

The carpets are old and a meat cutter that has been left out is dirty.

It tests off the charts with a portable bacteria test.

The dining room has mismatched chairs and the decor is dated.

They leave to come back in the morning.

In the morning, the staff are on camera.

They think they are on a show called "Restaurant Refresh."

In daylight, Gordon has control of the cameras and he sees the staff working.

Pete came from Greece and opened the restaurant decades ago.

Susie is Pete's wife and she is often at the restaurant.

Their son Mikey is the kitchen manager.

Mikey complains that he has tried to update the menu for a long time.

He says that his father is resistant to making changes.

Mikey's wife Stella is a server and she also helps in the kitchen.

Their daughter Stephanie also helps out in the kitchen, making it a family business.

Customers arrive at the restaurant.

Gordon reviews footage from a camera he left behind.

In the footage, he sees there are five rats.

The results of a swab Gordon took came back from a lab.

It has tested positive for a high concentration of harmful bacteria.

Gordon sees customers complaining about the food

Mikey has lost his voice and Pete is very complacent.

Gordon has two undercover spies.

He sends them in with body cams and microphones to try food from the menu.

Gordon asks them questions directly and they respond.

The dining space is dated and the menu is far too big.

The lamb is left to thaw in the open.

The appetizer tastes sour and fermented.

The spy tells the server the food is sour.

Pete tells them that's the way it's supposed to taste.

The lamb is served but Gordon stops them from eating it.

He enters the restaurant space, surprising everyone.

Gordon stops the service in the kitchen and lets the customers out.

He confronts Pete, who claims the food is all fresh.

Gordon reveals all he found the night before.

Pete is resistant and Mikey says he is also restricted on what he can do.

Gordon reveals there is an insider and asks to speak to Pete alone.

Pete says he plans to let the place go to his boy but there is no timeframe.

Mikey is in his 40s with his own children.

Gordon listens to them all trying to dicuss the restaurant.

They focus on the wrong things and instead they talk about the insider.

Gordon goes back in to direct the conversation and they tell Pete how they really feel.

The family is desperate for change and Mikey is teary.

Susie says she feels like a restaurant widow.

Gordon's team modernizes the restaurant space.

They also give the kitchen a deep clean.

Gordon meets with Pete and Mikey away from the restaurant.

He points out they have a fractured relationship.

Mikey says he does not hear any feedback from his father.

Pete is never expressive with his son.

Gordon has them express themselves and they connect and hug it out.

Gordon spies on the upgrades and from the surveillance vehicle.

He watches their reaction as they enter the new restaurant space.

The space is brighter with lively colors everywhere.

There are now more uniform chairs and furnishings.

Pete is speechless.

The kitchen is clean, with new equipment and tools ready.

The restaurant also has pictures of Pete's hometown in Greece and he tears up.

Gordon enters and shows them they also have a new menu.

Gordon and Mikey make the dishes from the new menu.

The food is served to the staff and they all love it.

Pete is teary and apologizes to his family for all the suffering he has caused.

Gordon finally reveals his insider - it is Susie!

There is footage of Susie meeting Gordon.

She tells him how her family is at risk and she is scared Pete will divorce her.

The family at present is grateful to Susie for the intervention.

Pete realizes he needs to change and finally go on vacation.

Customers are let in and Mikey is in charge of the kitchen.

Pete is front of house, greeting the guests.

Most importantly, he is out of Mikey's way.

Everything goes smoothly, with everyone sticking to their roles.

Gordon gives Mikey positive feedback and some tips.

The customers love the food and the new decor.


What Happened Next at Parthenon?

Parthenon is open.

The reviews are mostly positive.

Customers praise the service and food.

Regulars like the changes that Gordon made.

There has been the odd complaint about food and service.

Parthenon aired on 21st May 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 1.


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Kitchen Nightmares Updates - Open or Closed?

Kitchen Nightmares Open or Closed

Are your favourite Kitchen Nightmares restaurants open or closed?

In Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay visits restaurants and identifies the key issues.

Gordon resolves them and gives the restaurant a renovation, all within 3 days.

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares / Kitchen Nightmares UK aired from 2004 to 2014, with 7 seasons and 36 episodes.

Kitchen Nightmares USA aired from 2007 until 2023.

There have been 7 seasons and 90 episodes, including revisited episodes, see below for a full Kitchen Nightmares episode list.

People often want to know Kitchen nightmares where are they now?

On each post you will find Kitchen Nightmares episode recaps, updates and information on each restaurant that Gordon Ramsay has attempted to save.

You can also view these posts as videos on YouTube.

You will find out which Kitchen Nightmares are open or closed.

A map featuring all of the Kitchen Nightmares restaurant locations is here



Kitchen Nightmares Closure and Success Rates as January 2025


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The Kitchen Nightmares Closure Rate stands at 79%

The Kitchen Nightmares Success Rate stands at 21%

There are 23 Kitchen Nightmares restaurants still open and 91 Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that have closed.


Click on the link for each restaurant to read more about why the Kitchen nightmares closed.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 1

10 restaurants
Aired: September 2007 - December 2007


Peters is closed.

Peter's closed in December 2008 and was taken over by the restaurant next door.

The reviews were poor after the visit and Peter had sacked all of the chefs.

Their father passed away in 2009.

Dillons/Purnima is closed.

Purnima closed in May 2009.

Martin attempted to sue Gordon for $3million and to stop the show being aired but it was thrown out of court.

Reviews complained of high prices and too much noise from the below bar.

Andrew and Vikas have continued to work together.

The Mixing Bowl is closed.

The Mixing Bowl closed in January 2009.

They had closed briefly before the filming of the show but reopened for filming.

The Mixing Bowl was busier after the show but the reviews weren't much improved.

Seascape is closed.

The Seascape in August 2017, just five months after Gordon visited.

They had returned to their old menu, a move that was not well received by the customers.

The restaurant changed hands twice before reopening as a steak house.

The Olde Stone Mill is closed.

The restaurant was sold to new owners in 2009 and was sold it again in 2022.

Michael remained at the restaurant until 2022.

Dean opened an Italian restaurant but that closed in 2015.

Dean has had minor acting roles and hosted a hunting show.

Sebastians is closed.

Sebastians closed in January 2008.

They closed suddenly after the family moved back to Boston for personal reasons.

All of Gordons changed had been undone and the old menu had returned.

Sebastian had a small part in a movie and runs landscaping and financial companies.

Finn McCool's is closed.

They sold the restaurant in 2009, with the family continuing to work there.

Finn McCool's closed in March 2012 due to problems with the lease.

Brian opened a restaurant and started offering catering.

Buddy died in January 2023.

Lelas is closed.

They closed shortly after filming in 2007 as Lela's debts was too much to recover.

The reviews had not improved after Gordons visit.

Campania is closed.

The restaurant was sold in September 2010 and eight days later Joe sadly took his own life.

They closed in January 2011.

The Secret Garden is closed.

They closed in March 2010 after selling the restaurant, this sale fell through but he found another buyer.

He had abandoned Gordon's changes quickly after filming.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 2

11 restaurants
Aired: September 2008 to January 2009


Handlebar is closed.

They closed in 2009 shortly after Gordon revisited and the restaurant was sold.

Billy sadly passed away after a cancer battle in November 2015.

Giuseppi's is closed.

They closed in July 2009.

They blamed the economy and the lack of a liquor license for the closure.

Trobiano's is closed.

They closed in October 2008 after the restaurant was seized by the state for not paying their taxes.

Black Pearl is closed.

They closed just 4 days after the episode aired.

Owner David posted a passive aggressive rant online at Gordon.

J Willy's is closed.

They closed in February 2009 after choosing to close rather than cut quality due to increasing food costs.

Hannah & Mason's is closed.

They closed in February 2010.

Chris blamed Gordon's menu and falling customer numbers for both the bistro and catering services.

Jack's Waterfront is closed.

They closed in December 2010, presumably due to their debts.

Reviews were much more positive after the episode was filmed.

Sabatiello's is closed.

They closed in October 2008 and Samy told the media that he regretted appearing on the show.

He opened another pizzeria that closed due to unpaid rent.

Fiesta Sunrise is closed.

They closed in September 2008 after the restaurant was seized due to failing to pay taxes.

They had closed the previous year due to failing to pay taxes but paid in full and reopened.

Santé La Brea is closed.

They closed in June 2011 after selling the restaurant.

Dean retired in 2009 and was living overseas and the restaurant was run by his sons prior to closure.

Cafe 36 is closed.

They closed on 18 April 2009 with the owners blaming the economy.

They also blamed Gordon's changes to the restaurant for the closure.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 3

12 restaurants
Aired: January 2010 - May 2010

Hot Potato Cafe is closed.

They closed in August 2010 as their lease was due to expire.

A closed sign was put up on the door.

Danielle went to college and trained to be a nurse.

Flamangos/The Junction is closed.

They closed in April 2011 as Bill and Adele decided to re-retire to Florida.

Cheryl moved out of her parents house in 2016.

Bazzini is closed.

Bazzini closed in June 2010.

Paul now works as a chef with his son.

In a revisit we see Sharyn working full time as a baker.

Mojito is closed.

Mojito closed in March 2016.

Katalina went travelling, documenting her food journey on Instagram.

Lido di Manhattan is open.

They host regular wine tasting and music events that are a huge hit.

Reviews are mostly positive with a few criticisms on service.

Le Bistro is open.

They expanded into providing produce to a local market.

Reviews are positive with the beef wellington and mushroom soup receiving rave reviews.

Casa Roma is closed.

They reverted to their old menu.

They briefly rebranded as The AV Roadhouse Restaurant Bar & Grill before reverting back.

AV Roadhouse closed in July 2017.

Mama Rita's is closed.

They closed in December 2010 after abandoning Gordon's menu.

The catering business continued for a number of years.

Anna Vincenzo's is closed.

They closed in April 2010.

Cece sold the restaurant so that she could spend more time with her children.

Cece and Michael had seperated.

Fleming is closed.

They closed in October 2010, 5 months after airing after trying a number of different menus and event nights.

Sushi Ko is closed.

They closed in August 2009.

Lisa believes it was too little too late and Samy blames the show and the local economy.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 4

12 restaurants
Aired: January 2011 to May 2011


Spanish Pavillion is open.

Michael has stepped away from the business and business is up since filming.

Reviews are positive with praise for the paella and sangria.

Classic American is closed.

The restaurant closed in August 2013.

They continued offering catering services.

PJ's Steakhouse is closed.

They closed in May 2010, just weeks after the episode was filmed.

Their debts were too high and their takings were too low to remain open.

He returned to the construction trade.

Grasshopper Also is closed.

They closed in October 2012, was sold and reopened with new management, new staff and a new makeover.

The restaurant has changed hands many times since.

Davide is closed.

They closed in May 2014 after being sold in January 2014.

The owners wanted to start a farming venture and food tours of Boston North End.

Downcity is closed.

They closed on 10th December 2011, after struggling in the decline of the local economy.

Aby is now a personal trainer.

Cafe Tavolini is closed.

They closed in December 2010, just weeks after filming.

An answerphone recording said that they were closing for medical reasons.

Kingston Cafe is closed.

They closed as a restaurant in August 2018.

The space is still used for events and catering functions.

La Frite is closed.

The restaurant was sold to a new owner in July 2016 and closed in September 2017.

The owner changed the restaurant to an Italian eatery called Modo Mio.

The Capri Restaurant is closed.

They closed in September 2019 due to the twins health issues and declining sales at the restaurant.

Zeke's is closed.

They closed in October 2012 after taping a notice to the door.

The restaurant was sold to new owners.

Daryll and Ellen now own LUCA Eats in New Orleans.

Oceana Grill is open.

The restaurant was sold to new owners.

They have sued the production company over clips showing the poor state of the kitchen.

This does not represent the higher standards under their ownership.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 5


15 restaurants
Aired: September 2011 - March 2012


Blackberry's is closed.

They closed in March 2013 as Shelly no longer saw room for growth.

They were not getting the clientele they wanted.

Leone's is open.

Gordon revisited, the chefs had been fired and Michael wasn't at the restaurant.

He stepped up and reviews are mostly positive.

Rose sadly passed away in April 2014.

Mike and Nellie's is closed.

They closed in January 21st 2012.

Mike now owns his own catering company.

Luigi's D' Italia is open.

The restaurant moved location in December 2017 and opened a catering service.

Reviews are positive with praise for the lasagna and pizza.

Burger Kitchen is closed.

The restaurant was sold to new owners in August 2011.

It was rebranded and closed in February 2012.

The Greek at the Harbor is open.

Some customers didn't like the changes.

Reviews are generally positive with praise for the entertainment and food.

Michon's is closed.

They closed in August 2013 and two other locations closed.

Downtown burnt down in a fire in March 2012 and Peach Tree Centre closed in early 2018.

Reviews at the original location were negative after filming.

El Greco is closed.

They closed in December 2011 as their debts were too large.

Many staff members had left due to conflict.

Reviews after filming were negative with complaints on food and service.

Park's Edge is closed.

They closed in early 2014 after their lease ran out and they did not open in a new location.

They had returned some items to the menu due to customer requests.

Spin A Yarn Steakhouse is open.

They returned some dishes to the menu as requested by regulars.

Reviews are positive with the prime rib remaining a big hit with diners.

Charlie's Italian Bistro is closed.

They closed in July 2012.

Genevieve sadly passed away from complications due to epilepsy.

Cafe Hon is closed.

They closed in April 2022 after Denise decided to move onto something new.

The locals appear to have forgiven Denise for the Hon trademark issue.

Reviews were positive with the meatloaf being popular among diners.

Chiarella's Ristorante is closed.

They closed on the 30th June 2015 after their lease expired and they could not afford an increase in rent.

Zocalo is closed.

They closed January 2013 after failing to open after Christmas due to spiralling debts including for taxes.

Greg and Mary divorced and he remarried waitress Maria.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 6


13 restaurants
Aired: October 2012 - May 2013

La Galleria 33 is closed.

They closed suddenly in November 2018 with no announcement of the closure.

Barefoot Bobs is closed.

They closed suddenly in December 2016 with no announcement of the closure.

Prior to the closure they reverted to their old menu and brought back the tiki decor.

Mama Maria's is closed.

They closed in February 2023 as John retired. John returned some customer favourites to the menu and tweaked recipes.

Reviews were mostly positive.

Ms Jean's Southern Cuisine is closed.

It closed in 2024 and other soul food restaurant opened in its space.

They moved to a new location and reviews were positive.

Reviews had improved significantly since 2017.

Olde Hitching Post is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with seafood being popular.

They stopped doing breakfast in 2019 to the disappointment of many.

Levanti's American Bistro is closed.

They closed in November 2013 after Tony decided to retire nine months after the episode was aired.

Sam's Mediterranean kabob Room is closed.

They closed in January 2014.

They claim that appearing on the show didn't increase customers numbers and more competition had opened.

Nino's Italian Restaurant is closed.

They closed in August 2016 due to retirement.

Carina said that the remodel was done using cheap furniture that were not fit for purpose.

Mill Street Bistro is closed.

Joe renamed the restaurant to Maple City Tavern.

They closed in February 2016.

Joe sued Gordon after the episode for missing items and damage to the restaurant.

Yanni's Greek Restaurant is open.

They returned some of their old dishes to the menu.

Reviews are mostly positive with the moussaka being a hit with customers.

Prohibition Grille is closed.

They closed in July 2017.

Chef Rocky opened his own restaurant that had excellent reviews prior to its closure.

Chappy's is closed.

Chappy blames the closure on Gordon.

He has opened and closed a number of restaurants since appearing on the show.

Amy's Baking Company is closed.

Amy closed the restaurant in September due to landlord troubles and after much online drama.

She opened an online cookery school.

Amy and Samy now live in Israel.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 7


6 restaurants
Aired: April 2014 - September 2014

Pantaleone's is open.

Business improved 70% after the episode aired.

They added a delivery service in 2017.

Reviews are positive

Old Neighborhood Restaurant is closed.

They closed on May 1st 2016 after selling the restaurant business.

The building had been sold in June 2014.

Kati Allo is closed.

They closed in April 2014, days after the episode aired.

The closure was temporary for renovations but they never reopened.

Mangia Mangia is closed.

They closed in November 2014.

Trevor went to rehab, got clean and planned to go to culinary school.

Zayna Flaming Grill is closed.

They closed in 2023.

The restaurant had been sold to a new owner in September 2015 and reviews were mostly positive.

Bella Luna is closed.

They closed 3 and a half months after filming in November 2013.

They blamed a dispute with the landlord.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 8


10 restaurants
Aired: September - December 2023

Bel Aire Diner is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

Some diners were unhappy about the shortened menu and some food and service issues.

Bask 46 is open.

Chef Bobby left the restaurant.

Reviews are mostly positive.

In The Drink is open.

Reviews are mostly positive and much improved since the show.

Da Mimmo is closed.

They closed in September 2024.

Reviews were mostly positive with praise for the pizzas.

The Juicy Box is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with some minor complaints on food and service.

Love Bites is closed.

They closed to focus on their health and relationship.

They had changed the menu and reviews were mostly positive for the month they remained open.

El Cantito Cafe is closed.

The restaurant closed in April 2025.

Julio will be providing personal chef and catering services.

Reviews are mostly positive with some minor complaints about prices and portion sizes.

South Brooklyn Foundry is closed.

They closed in July 2024, blaming the show for their closure.

Reviews were mostly positive with praise for the brunch.

Max’s Bar and Grill is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for their staple hotdogs.

Diwan is open. Reviews are mostly positive with some comments to suggest they have returned dishes to the menu and prices are high.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 9

7 restaurants
Aired: January 2025


Iberville Cuisine is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

Some Yelp reviews shortly after filming were more negative.

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant is open.

Reviews are very positive with praise for both the food and service.

Kindred Restaurant is closed.

They closed in December 2024.

There are no reviews after the show was filmed.

3 Southern Girls is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food and service.

Kings Blu Jam Cafe is closed.

They closed in February 2025 after closing for maintenance.

The cafe was sold to new owners and reopened as Country Scrambled Cafe 4.

The Verdict is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

They described the appearance as good publicity.

The Grumpy George Pub is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They have called Gordon their Gordian angel.

Leo's Italian Grill is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They kept most of the changes but changed back to their original sauce recipe.

Blake’s Place is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They have been targetted by A LOT of fake negative reviews.

Simmer Down Cafe is open.

Reviews are very positive.



Costa Del Nightmares


4 restaurants
Aired: September - October 2014

Mayfair / Jacks Chicken Shack is closed.

They closed after failing to reopen for the 2019 season.

Owner John has reverted to his own menu and recipes shortly after Gordon visited.

Le Deck is closed.

They closed after failing to open for the 2017 summer season.

After filming business was up and Steve had returned to their other restaurant in the mountains.

La Granada Divino is closed.

They closed in September 2015, two years after filming, as owners Milan and Gina retired from the restaurant trade.

Quelcuttis Tapas is closed.

They closed in 2015, 14 months after Gordon visited with his changes blamed for the closure.

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Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares/ Kitchen Nightmares UK


Aired: April 2004 - January 2009
24 restaurants

Bonapartes is closed.

They closed in 2005 and was sold for £450,000.

Sue was left homeless and in debt and both Sue and Tim were disqualified from driving for drink driving.

The Glass House is closed. T

They closed in March 2014 and reopened as The Fulling Mill.

The restaurant is still owned by Neil Farrell.

The Walnut Tree Inn is open.

They closed in February 2007 and reopened in December under a new owner.

The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2010 and every year since.

Moore Place is closed.

They closed in 2006 when the owners sold the restaurant.

They had started to go back to their old ways.

La Lanterna is closed.

Despite an increase in business, they closed in 2006.

The building was put up for sale.

D-Place is closed.

They closed weeks after filming in 2004.

It went into receivership and the lease was put up for sale before Gordon was able to revisit.

Momma Cherri's is closed.

Shortly after filming they moved into a much larger restaurant called Momma Cherri's Big House restaurant.

They closed in 2009 due to large debts.

La Riviera is open.

The restaurant was renamed to Contrast and has positive reviews.

Loic returned to France and opened L'atelier du peintre, which gained a Michelin star in 2011.

Oscars is closed.

They closed in October 2005 as Maura sold the restaurant and Lenin went into rehab.

The Sandgate Hotel is open.

The business was sold by Lois and Peter in 2006.

The hotel has changed hands at least twice since.

Clubway 41/Jacksons is closed.

They closed in September 2006, shortly after Gordon revisited.

They seemed to have just given up on the business.

La Gondola is closed.

The restaurant closed in 2007 and the hotel remained open for a few more years.

The abandoned building was targeted by squatters and vandals.

Daniella sadly passed away in July 2019.

La Parra de Burriana is closed.

They closed in August 2008 with Lawrence closing the restaurant suddenly.

The Fenwick Arms is open.

The pub was sold in 2009 and has changed hands twice since.

Brian and Elaine are now at The Ship Inn in Aldborough.

Rococo/Maggies is closed.

They closed in September 2007 and they filed for bankruptcy.

Morgans is closed.

They closed after the business was sold in November 2007.

Sandy returned to her antiques shop and Laura was an actress with some bit parts.

Phil was jailed for theft for stealing cheques.

Ruby Tates/Loves Fish is closed.

They closed in January 2009, due to the drop in the local economy leading to a lack of bookings

Piccolo Teatro is closed.

They closed in April 2007 before Gordon revisited and Rachel became a hooker.

India has had a very successful kitchen career after work experience with Gordon.

The Priory is closed.

They closed in 2008.

Scott reverted the restaurant back to serving carvery dinners and abandoning Gordon's idea of a grill house.

The Fish and Anchor is closed.

They closed in 2008, the business listed for sale at £295,000 and was sold in 2009.

After the closure Mike planned to move to Italy.

The Curry Lounge is closed.

Raz sold the restaurant in 2015 and it closed in 2018.

In 2017 Raz admitted to £65,000 of tax fraud in relation to the restaurant.

The Granary is closed.

They closed in January 2008 after an arson attack gutted the restaurant.

The arsonist was jailed in September 2018 after spending 10 years on the run.

Runaway Girl/Silversmiths is open.

Justin sold the restaurant to new owners in April 2017 after winning numerous awards.

It has changed hands multiple times since and has temporarily closed without warning.

The Dovecote Bistro/Martins is closed.

They closed in October 2015 as the business was sold to new owners.

They had abandoned the upstairs bistro and focused on the cafe side of the business.

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