Hell’s Kitchen has been a mainstay on US TV since it premiered in 2005. The show’s premise is that two teams of chefs compete against each other, with the position of head chef at a restaurant as the ultimate prize. Controversial host Gordon Ramsay has created many memorable moments over the years, as have some contestants. Let’s take a closer look at some of these moments.
Recycling Food from the Garbage
In season 3, Jen threw some spaghetti away. Soon after Ramsay called for another order of spaghetti, she decided to retrieve the pasta she had thrown away. She thought it would be okay to boil the spaghetti and serve it to guests. Fortunately, Julia saw what Jen was doing and stopped her. Despite making this mistake, and nominating herself for elimination, Jen survived, and Joanna was sent home instead.
Non-Stick Pan
In season 2, Sara learned that you shouldn’t use an ordinary pan to sauté scallops. When Ramsay caught her doing this, he let rip with an expletive rich tirade which told her, “If you sauté scallops in a non-stick pan, they won’t stick!” It’s a lesson Sara won’t forget, and neither will the rest of us, given the memes that followed this episode.
Where’s the Lamb Sauce
Another classic moment happened in season 2. One of the chefs took too long to make lamb sauce. As a result, Ramsay yelled at all the chefs in the kitchen, asking, “Where’s the lamb sauce.” Spoof videos and memes inspired by this incident can still be found on the Internet. This exposure shows just how popular Hell’s Kitchen is. This popularity has inspired other forms of entertainment, such as the Hell’s Kitchen game from NetEnt Slots, which reflects the excitement and flavour of the TV show. These Hell’s Kitchen-inspired games, videos, and memes show how much people have embraced the show and its concept.
Customer with PhD
Jean-Philippe Susilovic was the first Maître d’hôtel on Hell’s Kitchen and was often at the centre of the action. This was certainly the case in season 1 when he faced a rude customer. The incident happened when a table of customers wanted to order pizza because they didn’t want to wait any longer. Susilovic told them this wasn’t possible, and one of the customers responded by saying he had a Doctorate in Music from the USC. The customer then used his index finger to assault Susilovic and was ejected from the restaurant.
Gordon Ramsay vs. Joseph Tinnelly
Former marine Joseph Tinnelly competed in season 6 of Hell’s Kitchen. Ramsay asked him to choose two nominees for elimination. He didn’t answer the question correctly, and Ramsay became angry. He yelled at Tinnelly, and the contestant responded by trying to pick a physical fight with the host causing security staff to become involved and put an end to the disruption. As a result of the incident, Tinnelly was removed from Hell’s Kitchen.
Struggling to Cook Fries
Cooking fries should be a fundamental task for any chef. So, it’s not surprising that Ramsay was unimpressed when Jackie struggled to cook fries in season 15 and gave him one and a half portions instead of two. Even Kirstin preparing more fries couldn’t rescue Jackie’s reputation, and she came across as lazy and not a team player. Jackie went on to finish in eighth place for the season.
Conclusion
Hell’s Kitchen is now in its 21st season. It continues to be popular, primarily because of the many memorable moments and outbursts. We’ve captured several of the top moments in this article, and there are sure to be many more to come during this and subsequent seasons.
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