Gordon Ramsay refuses to create Ozempic menus for weight loss drug users
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Gordon Ramsay didn’t hold back when talking about whether his restaurants would change their menus to appeal to customers who use popular weight loss pills like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
During a recent interview Sunday Times, The 59-year-old celebrity chef was asked if he would create special, smaller-portion menus for customers using GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite.
In September, celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal announced that his three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the United Kingdom, The Fat Duck, would introduce a new tasting menu called “The Mindful Experience” with reduced portion sizes for customers taking weight-loss medications.
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“This is absolute nonsense,” Ramsay said. “There is no way we are going to give in to the Mountjaro vaccine… They are the problem [the diners] Because you ate too much in the first place!”
Gordon Ramsay unleashed an expletive-filled rant when asked if he would create a special menu for customers who buy Ozempic or Mounjaro. (Icon Sportswire via Jeff Robinson/Getty Images)
The “Hell’s Kitchen” star added: “There’s no way we can come up with an Ozempic tasting menu that will make you feel less fat by 10:30pm.”
Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 drugs were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes but have become widely known for their powerful weight-loss effects. The medications work by mimicking hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar, leading to decreased hunger, slower digestion, and a greater feeling of fullness.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ramsay also expressed frustration at how he believed influencer culture was affecting the dining experience and harshly criticized the use of mobile phones while dining in restaurants.
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“F—— ring lights and posts about how good the food is,” he said.
Ramsay said there was “no way” he could offer an “Ozempic tasting menu”. (HexClad)
While Ramsay acknowledged that social media and influencers can help restaurants gain visibility, he expressed the view that other guests’ dining experience should not be undermined in the process.
Ramsay told The Sunday Times that he believes American diners are the “biggest culprits” of poor phone etiquette in restaurants.
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“They’re always taking pictures with their flashlights on,” he said.
Ramsay currently stars in the 24th season of “Hell’s Kitchen,” as well as the series “MasterChef,” “Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service” and “Next Level: Chef.”
The “MasterChef” star also harshly criticized the use of cell phones in restaurants. (FOX via Getty Images)
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The celebrity chef’s restaurant empire spans nearly 90 establishments worldwide and includes a mix of fine dining venues and casual chains in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Some of its best-known restaurants include its flagship three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, British casual dining chain Bread Street Kitchen, and the global Hell’s Kitchen chain, inspired by the popular Fox cooking competition series.
Ramsay said his latest restaurant establishment “will not be flooded with TikTokers.” (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
The “Kitchen Nightmares” alum recently opened fine dining restaurant Bonheur in London’s Mayfair, which will be headed by Chef Matt Abé.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ramsay suggested that the dining experience in his latest culinary venture will be enjoyed mostly by non-influencers.
“Bonheur will not be flooded with TikTokers,” he said.
