Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White for The Rise of The Rockstar Chef / BBC
The BBC has announced a new documentary series charting the rise of top chefs Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal.
Called The Rise of The Rockstar Chef, the three-parter will see the trio come together to discuss their nascent careers – and how the fights, fall-outs and feuds were instrumental to propelling them to lead a new era for British cuisine.
“Decades ago, Marco, Gordon and Heston ripped up the rule-book of British fine dining and changed the world of restaurants forever,” said Catherine Catton, the BBC’s commissioning head for factual entertainment.
“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.”
Executive producer Lisa Edwards 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 & music makes it a decade like no other. 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 Rock Star Chefs, Marco Gordon & Heston. Its the story of rivalry and the pursuit of perfection where the real heat was not just in the kitchen!”
The Rise of The Rockstar Chef is due to air on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
