Turning around the fortunes of struggling restaurants has become a personal mission for him…yet chef Gordon Ramsay’s challenges within his own empire continue to escalate.
In a surprising move for hotel staff, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares star has shut down Maze and Maze Grill located in Melbourne’s Crown Metropol hotel.
‘The decision was made by Gordon without notifying the Crown Metropol…people were taken aback,’ a source disclosed. ‘He claims the business can’t sustain itself. Everything transpired very rapidly.’
The 44-year-old chef, residing in America with his wife Tana, 37, and their four kids, had previously stated his desire to ‘fuck off to Australia and retire,’ but those intentions may now be delayed.
As if that wasn’t enough, the star is also embroiled in a $2 million legal dispute in New Zealand after withdrawing from several charity engagements…mentioning personal reasons as the cause.
Ramsay and his long-time business partner, Chris Hutcheson (Tana’s father), are caught in a highly publicized split, with Ramsay alleging he siphoned funds from Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH). Ramsay has accused his father-in-law of contributing to a financial crisis leading to the closure of several restaurants globally.
A spokesperson for GRH stated, ‘We have initiated the liquidation of Maze and Maze Grill. Following a recent management change at GRH, we conducted a comprehensive review of our operations and determined that the business was not viable.’
The Queen is relishing her time watching Cricket with Prince Philip at Balmoral during her summer holiday.
She also noted that Ramsay had privately contributed to the New Zealand charity associated with the High Court Case. ‘The situation arose from two very challenging circumstances, both beyond Gordon’s control. He deeply regrets any disappointment this may have caused and opted to make a personal donation to the charity.’
On another note, Ramsay’s newest establishment, Bread Street Kitchen, located near St Paul’s Cathedral, is set to launch next month.
I have learned that the Queen has been indulging her enthusiasm for cricket while enjoying her time at Balmoral this summer.
This could be due to her reportedly reducing her daily walks on her Scottish estate because of growing mobility issues.
‘The Queen makes it a point to watch every possible match,’ my source shared. ‘She and Prince Philip are true cricket enthusiasts.’
There has definitely been no shortage of excitement lately, with England climbing to the summit of the world rankings after a dominant 4-0 victory against India in the recent Test series.
by Vandas Voice
