Yes, Gordon Ramsay is a major investor and official spokesperson for HexClad, and he actively uses them in his home kitchen and on his television shows like Next Level Chef.
Professional chefs—most notably Gordon Ramsay—do use HexClad, serving as brand partners and using the cookware in their restaurants and test kitchens. However, most professional kitchens rely on commercial-grade carbon steel, cast iron, or straight stainless steel rather than hybrid non-stick pans.
HexClad is a durable, versatile hybrid pan that performs well for searing, browning, and everyday cooking, but it falls short of the hype as a "perfect" nonstick pan. It requires a bit of fat to release food easily and comes with a premium price tag.
I'm excited to partner with the HexClad team as we expand the line of beautiful, high-quality products”. In the future, you'll see HexClad on Gordon's newest show, Next Level Chef (Fox), in Gordon's amazing new cookbook, Ramsay in 10, at his new cooking academy in London, and of course, on his social media.
Gordon Ramsay does not own the entirety of HexClad, but he is a major equity partner and partial owner. He first invested in the brand in 2021.
Gordon Ramsay was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. He underwent successful surgery to have the cancerous cells removed from his jawline and used the opportunity to share photos of his stitches and a public service announcement encouraging fans to wear sunscreen.
Michelin-starred chefs use a mix of commercial-grade and high-end consumer cookware. Their everyday workhorses depend heavily on culinary needs, but they almost universally prioritize the following types of pans:
The lawsuit against HexClad is a false advertising class action over claims that its cookware was "PFAS-free," "PFOA-free," and "non-toxic," despite allegedly containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or "forever chemicals") and PTFE.
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Gordon Ramsay lost several of his Michelin stars primarily due to inconsistent food quality, restaurant instability, and a lack of daily oversight.
Whether "better" exists depends on what you value most. HexClad is a "hybrid" pan, meaning it combines a stainless steel grid with non-stick valleys. If you want superior non-stick performance, pure ceramic or Teflon is better. For a lifetime of searing, professional chefs prefer pure stainless steel, cast iron, or carbon steel.
Finding the "number one" set depends on your cooking style, but the All-Clad D3 10-Piece consistently earns the title of Best Overall by experts for its unrivaled heat distribution and durability.
A $4 million settlement has been reached in a class action alleging that All-Clad misrepresented its cookware as dishwasher-safe. Plaintiffs claimed that putting the cookware in the dishwasher caused the non-stick surface to peel away and leave sharp edges.
HexClad pans combine stainless steel and non-stick surfaces, but come with notable drawbacks. Key cons include a very steep price tag, lackluster non-stick performance compared to dedicated non-stick pans, staining, and controversy regarding prior PTFE marketing.
Bobby Flay exclusively uses his own signature Bobby Flay by GreenPan cookware collection. This line includes a variety of materials and finishes that he helped design for both professional and home use, which span several key lines:
HexClad—the only brand of cookware that Gordon Ramsay uses—isn't just fancy marketing.
Yes, Gordon Ramsay's wife, Tana Ramsay, gave birth to their sixth child, Jesse James Ramsay, at the age of 49 in November 2023. Tana has openly discussed the pregnancy and shared that she utilized in vitro fertilization (IVF) to welcome their two youngest sons.
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Gordon Ramsay has been married exactly once. He tied the knot with Cayetana "Tana" Ramsay in December 1996, and the couple has been together ever since.
Gordon Ramsay famously uses several iconic insults for stupid or incompetent people, most notably "donkey" and "idiot sandwich". He also regularly uses choice words like "twat," "bimbo," and "panini head" when someone is struggling to grasp the obvious.
White also once made a young Gordon Ramsay cry while Ramsay worked for him. Commenting on the incident, White said "No, I didn't make Gordon Ramsay cry. He made himself cry.
The HexClad cookware controversy primarily centers on deceptive advertising regarding the "non-toxic" nature of its hybrid non-stick pans and a subsequent class-action lawsuit over their use of PTFE (often associated with "forever chemicals").
Yes, Costco sells HexClad cookware. You can find it during in-store "Roadshow" demonstration events, online at Costco.com, or via special order.
HexClad manufactures its cookware using different coatings, depending on when the pans were produced.