A new BBC series is to look at the rise of celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal as they reunite for the first time in more than a decade.
The Rise Of The Rockstar Chef will see the trio come together to discuss “the fights, fall-outs and feuds” of their early days when it airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
Catherine Catton, head of commissioning for factual entertainment and events at the BBC, said: “Decades ago, Marco, Gordon and Heston ripped up the rule-book of British fine dining and changed the world of restaurants forever.
“I’m delighted they’re reuniting to bring BBC audiences the truly extraordinary story behind their fierce rivalry, uncompromising ambition and, at times, truly outrageous antics.”
Heston Blumenthal will feature in the upcoming series (Ian West/PA)PA ArchiveThe three-part series will also feature input from food critics, maîtres d’ and former commis chefs who witnessed their rise, climaxing with an on-screen reunion of Ramsay, Pierre White and Blumenthal for the first time in more than 10 years.
Lisa Edwards, chief creative officer and executive producer at Studio Ramsay Global, added: “Nineties and noughties nostalgia is at an all-time high for both those of us who were there and those that weren’t – the heady mix of an uprising in fashion, politics and music makes it a decade like no other.
The programme will see Pierre White, Ramsay and Blumenthal discuss their rise (Steve Parsons/PA)PA Archive“But there was another rock and roll revolution happening in the UK.
“It was the decade that really put British food on the map led by the original rockstar chefs, Marco Gordon and Heston. It’s the story of rivalry and the pursuit of perfection where the real heat was not just in the kitchen.”
An air date for the programme is yet to be announced, with further details expected in due course.