Worst Episodes
Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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In his quest to unearth the region’s culinary secrets, Gordon must rappel down a treacherous waterfall, kayak through raging rapids, and trek deep into the forest, attempting to find the most delicious ingredients in this magnificent mountain range. His culinary rival at the big cook is chef William Dissen, named one of America’s “Most Sustainable Chefs,” who knows these mountains, rivers and forests like the back of his hand.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 53 votes.
Chef Gordon Ramsay's quest to master the world's most fascinating cuisines lands him on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where he risks his safety and his pride to acquire the ingredients he needs.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 93 votes.
Chef Ramsay journeys to Louisiana to learn the secrets of Cajun cooking. He meets Eric Cook, a former Marine turned celebrated chef who sends him off to get lost in the marsh and see what he brings back.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 100 votes.
Gordon Ramsay discovers why Maine, United States, is called the “lobster capital of the world.”
The episode was rated 7.63 from 56 votes.
Chef Ramsay gets up close with rhinos, giraffes, zebras and hippos in the dramatic wilderness of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, as he learns the secrets of the traditional cuisine of Zulu warriors and masters using a local braai.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 101 votes.
Chef Gordon Ramsay travels by motorbike through Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas to discover traditional high-altitude cuisine. Immersing himself in local culture, he scales cliffs, fishes in high-altitude lakes, and samples local delicacies like fried worms, rare multicolored potatoes and guinea pig before putting his newfound skills to the test with legendary local chef Virgilio Martinez.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 196 votes.
Gordon Ramsay discovers the culinary secrets of the country’s legendary Oaxaca region, where mole reigns supreme.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 48 votes.
In the spice capital of the world, Gordon learns to master the complex culinary layers of the region.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 84 votes.
Gordon Ramsay heads to the land of fire and ice during the Icelandic summer to learn secret cooking techniques utilizing the volcanic landscape. He fishes in a glacial river for wild salmon and cooks bread in geothermally heated soil before heading north to the sparsely populated Westfjords. After sampling fermented shark and diving for scallops in the freezing fjords, he joins Iceland’s first Michelin-rated chef, Ragnar Eiríksson, for a feast in a rainstorm.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 52 votes.
From herding reindeer to scuba diving in wintry waters, Gordon gets to the heart of traditional Norwegian cuisine and where it’s headed.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 83 votes.
