'Gordon Ramsay destroyed my business': One chef reveals his REAL Kitchen Nightmare after appearing on hit show

By Lucy Buckland

PUBLISHED: 02:16 EST, 21 March 2013 | UPDATED: 11:45 EST, 21 March 2013


Foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay has been accused of turning one chef's business into a real kitchen nightmare after featuring on his show.

John Chapman of Chappy’s New Orlean’s-style Cajun restaurant has accused the Michelin-stared chef of destroying his business after opening the doors to his business to Ramsay on the US version of Kitchen Nightmares.

John Chapman, who owns Chappy's New Orlean’s-style Cajun restaurant, said: 'It was truly a kitchen nightmare for me. Gordon Ramsay destroyed by business. It was a confrontation from the get-go.'

Gordon Ramsey
Kitchen Nightmare: Gordon Ramsey (left) is said to have cooked up a nuisance at John Chapman's Cajun restaurant

Kitchen Nightmare: Gordon Ramsey (left) is said to have cooked up a nuisance at John Chapman's Cajun restaurant

Speaking to the National Enquirer the chef said he was furious with the father-of-three.

The expletive-ridden show, which airs on US network Fox, follows the chef as he turns around failing restaurants.

Gordon and his team often overhaul the menu, the decor and even the staff - the US shows often carry a warning that some scenes may be created for drama purposes.

Fiery Gordon has become a hit in the US after his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares were syndicated to Fox.

Shaken and stirred: John Chapman has told The National Enquirer that his restaurant was destroyed after appearing on the show

Shaken and stirred: John Chapman has told The National Enquirer that his restaurant was destroyed after appearing on the show

His job as the host of Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef and Kitchen Nightmares, pays him an estimated £9.4m per year.

Recently Gordon hit out at fellow chef Jamie Oliver for trying to tackle healthy eating in the US.

He said: 'You have to be very careful when you go across the pond and want to dictate to Americans about healthy eating. .. If you're not in that best shape yourself then you have to be very careful.'

His latest American series Hotel Hell will air on Channel 4 this year.

It was never the same: John Chapman's place - Chappys - appeared on the British chef's US show

It was never the same: John Chapman's place - Chappys - appeared on the British chef's US show

High-standards chef Gordon trawls round hotels across America inspecting rooms and restaurants.

He told The Sun: ''The most horrifying thing across the board was the f**king honeymoon suite. It was like a bloody house of horror, I swear to God.

'I just didn’t think it could shoot that far — I’m talking about if you shake a can of Coke and open it.
'I mean shocking. Really shocking. Then I got the owner and every guest in that hotel to come in my room and put a pair of glasses on.'

MailOnline has contacted Gordon for a comment.

A Kitchen Nightmares spokesman said: 'The mission of Kitchen Nightmares is to help struggling restaurants succeed. 

'Gordon Ramsay is the owner of 27 restaurants and holds 11 Michelin stars. He is eminently qualified to offer solutions and tools to help turn failing restaurants around. 

'In every case, restaurant owners choose to participate in Kitchen Nightmares to receive the benefit of Gordon Ramsay's expertise.

'In the case of Chappy's, a fledgling restaurant in Nashville, Gordon suggested extensive revisions to the menu, updated the décor and offered his expertise and advice to the management and staff.

'It was their decision -- as it is with all participating restaurants on the show -- whether to take his advice.  Mr. Ramsay and the show producers always wish the participating restaurant owners much success.'

 

 
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I agree with him about Jamie oliver, it's not just that he told americans to eat better he meandered around. When my wife occasionally committs dinner she uses oliver's books so he knows what he's doing but the tv message was more vague. The other problem was he was too pious. telling people they MUST change but not encouraging. For exampel instead of just taking away good things, present an option people will want in place of what you've taken away, otherwise why bother? if they were already health conscious they wouldn't need his help.

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it would be better if he explained HOW he thinks Ramsey destroyed his business. I mean the place was already failing or he wouldn't have called Ramsey in.

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Well it is voluntary to ask for help from Gordon & the show, lets face it mate you must have been in trouble before you did. This story had more holes in it than a colander!

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Ok..Chappy so where is the damage? read the whole article ...didn't see one thing about you or your damage..just you being ungrateful maybe

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Can you Spell "REALITY" or what we goats in America call "Entertainment, NOT Real" A local Restaurant was featured in a Kitchen makeover, We had a ton of laughs at all the "problems" that were SETUP in the kitchen, including the lack of customers, huge bills and crappy conditions.. All of which were false other than some routine wear and tear. Even down to the test reopening, where patrons were told what to say. I imagine that a few of the kitchens have problems but most are already in good condition. It is not like the house make overs that were real when that show first started.

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Can you Spell "REALITY" or what we goats in America call "Entertainment, NOT Real" A local Restaurant was featured in a Kitchen makeover, We had a ton of laughs at all the "problems" that were SETUP in the kitchen, including the lack of customers, huge bills and crappy conditions.. All of which were false other than some routine wear and tear. Even down to the test reopening, where patrons were told what to say. I imagine that a few of the kitchens have problems but most are already in good condition. It is not like the house make overs that were real when that show first started.

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Methinks FOX just got DM to do a little free advertising for them. But then again, we all know nothing is free.

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Ok - where is the story here? "He ruined my business......", then a bunch of TV history about Gordon's shows.

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Yes - danbottomburp, you Brits are known around the world for your fine dining almost as well as you're known for your good looking teeth.

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By the time you call Gordon Ramsey your business is already headed south. Sour grapes this complainer. I remember another restaurant owner threatened a lawsuit after his place was featured on Kitchen Nightmares. That restaurant (Dillon's in NYC) was a roach and fly-infested mess. How can someone complain about the portrayal when things were already bad?

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