Gordon Ramsay Shares the ‘Most Important’ Lesson He Teaches His 6 Children — and It’s Not About Food

Gordon Ramsay revealed the biggest lesson he wants to pass down to his kids in a recent interview

People From left: Megan Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay, Matilda Ramsay, Tana Ramsay, Holly Ramsay and Jack Ramsay in 2016Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • "The one thing I’ve taught them all, brilliantly, are manners," he said

  • The celebrity chef shares six kids with his wife, Tana Ramsay

Gordon Ramsayis teaching his kids well.

The 59-year-old father of six revealed the biggest lesson he wants to pass down to his kids in an interview withFox News Digitalpublished on Sunday, May 24.

"The one thing I’ve taught them all, brilliantly, are manners," he said.

Gordon emphasized the importance of the lesson, adding, "The most important thing in life, but they cost zero."

Gordon Ramsay attends the 2026 Fox Upfront in N.Y.C. on May 11, 2026Credit: FOX via Getty

TheMasterChefstar sharessix kidswith his wife,Tana Ramsay:Megan, 28,Holly, 26,Jack, 26,Matilda, 24,Oscar, 7, andJesse, 2.

Gordonshared a birthday tributeto Megan on May 16 in honor of her turning 28.

“Happy Birthday to this beautiful woman, @megan_jane_7,” he captioned a carousel of family photos onInstagram. “Every day you make me so proud with what you and how much you do for others, love you so much Dad ❤️.”

The chefopened up to PEOPLEin February about Matilda following in his footsteps while discussing his Netflix series,Being Gordon Ramsay.

Advertisement

“Food, restaurants, this industry, you really need to want it, and Tilly was banging the door down,” he said.

From left: Jack Ramsay, Matilda Ramsay, Tana Ramsay, Megan Ramsay and Gordon Ramsay in 2019Credit: Dave Benett/Getty

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The TV presenter praised his daughter for going to culinary school in Ireland instead of asking him to train her.

“I have to give her credit for that,” he said. “And finally, one out of six wants to be a chef, which has made my entire f---ing year.”

Fox recently renewed many of Gordon's shows, includingGordon Ramsay's Secret Service,Hell's Kitchen,Kitchen Nightmares,Next Level BakerandNext Level Chef.

Whilespeaking with PEOPLEat the Fox Upfront event on May 11, Gordon gave insight into the shows he feels most strongly about while comparing them to his experience with fatherhood.

“I have six shows on air right now. That's like saying, I have six kids as well, what's my favorite kid? It depends — it's the one that least pisses me off at the moment,” he said.

Read the original article onPeople