Gordon Ramsay has revealed that he may one day go into business with his daughter Tilly, after being impressed by the independence she showed during her culinary training.
The 59-year-old celebrity chef, who shares six children with wife Tana, praised aspiring chef Tilly, 24, saying she has “a really good palate” and that he would be open to creating a “father-daughter duo.”
Speaking to Daily Mail at the launch of his new Krude olive oil, Gordon acknowledged that “business today is tough” but said Tilly could be worth investing in after proving she can make her own way.
He said: “Tilly is finally following in my footsteps. One of my six is keen to get into it. I’ve got a police officer, a commander, a fashionista, and Tills is out and about finally.
“She was actually part of the blind taste test with the Krude olive oil, and she has a really good palate.”
Gordon Ramsay has revealed that he may one day go into business with his daughter Tilly, after being impressed by the independence she showed during her culinary training
The 59-year-old chef, who shares six children with wife Tana, praised aspiring chef Tilly, 24, saying she has “a really good palate” and that he would be open to creating a “father-daughter duo”
Asked whether he would consider entering the food business with Tilly, who trained at the prestigious Ballymaloe Cookery School, Gordon said: “A father-daughter duo? Honestly, it’s a tough one.
“Business today is tough and everyone is feeling it. It is a smart concept, but yes, I would consider investing in her.
“I was impressed when she graduated from university, but I was sad, to be honest with you.
“I think I was sad in one sense but incredibly respectful in another, because she wanted to be taught by someone else.
“From day one, I made it clear to the kids that they could not simply walk into one of the restaurants and start working.
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“They have to climb the five-metre board, then the 10-metre one, and earn their way. Even though it is a kick in the b*******s, I’ll take it.”
At the lavish Krude launch party, Tilly told Daily Mail that she has enjoyed sharing her passion for food with her father and feels “grateful for his support.”
She said: “It’s really lovely following in his footsteps. When you share a passion with someone, it can go one way or another, but it’s really lovely and we bounce off each other.
“He’s great for advice in so many ways, and so is Mum, who is a passionate foodie as well. I’m really lucky to be able to talk to them about what I do and my plans for the future, and I’m grateful for their support.”
The former Strictly star added: “Food brings us together as a family. We’ve shared amazing times around the dinner table at home, and we’re very lucky.”
Speaking to Daily Mail at the launch of his new Krude olive oil, Gordon acknowledged that “business today is tough” but said Tilly could be worth investing in after proving she can make her own way
Elsewhere at the Krude olive oil launch, Holly Willoughby, Emma Bunton and Nicole Appleton turned heads in stylish outfits at the event, held at Soho Mews House in London.
Presenter Holly, 45, made an impression in a light blue suit and strappy heels as she enjoyed a glass of fizz and caught up with friends.
Spice Girl Emma, 50, chose an oversized butter-yellow jacket and tailored trousers for the star-studded launch of the chef’s latest product.
All Saints star Nicole, 51, opted for a white shirt with beige chinos and posed alongside Holly for photographs.
Other guests included Binky Felstead, Christine Lampard, Samie Elishi and Rosie Fortescue.
