In the MasterChef episode titled (Season 12, Episode 7), culinary icon Gordon Ramsay famously declared a long-held "secret": he actually loves vegan food. This revelation marked a significant pivot for a chef traditionally known for his vocal disdain for plant-based diets, once even joking that he was "allergic to vegans". The Secret Revelation
While some viewers view Ramsay’s shift as a tactical "bandwagon" move or a paid advertising strategy—noting his recent partnership with plant-based brand Flora Plant —others see it as a genuine adaptation to rising culinary trends. Ramsay himself has acknowledged that "veganism is on the rise" and that the industry must "eat a slice of humble pie" to adapt. This evolution is reflected across his business, with vegan menus now available at his Michelin-starred restaurant Pétrus and his casual eatery, Lucky Cat . Gordon Ramsay's Love/Hate Relationship with Vegans & MORE [S12E7] Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!
The episode served as the show's first-ever vegan challenge. Ramsay introduced the task by teasing a secret "so big" he was afraid to say it on national television. After building suspense, he admitted his appreciation for plant-based cuisine, leading into a demonstration of his signature Beet Wellington In the MasterChef episode titled (Season 12, Episode
Some chefs struggled with the lack of animal proteins, resulting in dishes that felt unfinished or "boring," with one mushroom-based dish criticized for lacking flavor. A Broader Culinary Shift Ramsay himself has acknowledged that "veganism is on
—a vegan transformation of his classic Beef Wellington using beets, beet green crepes, and vegan pastry. The Competition Challenge