Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2 premiere: Recap and more details explored

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2 premiered on Wednesday, May 22, at 9 pm on Fox. An ambitious show featuring Chef Gordon Ramsay, it will chronicle the hunt to find the next generation of food and drink entrepreneurs. Chef Ramsay will be joined by restaurateur and entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump.

The official synopsis for Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars reads,

“Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles as they search for the next great food and beverage industry entrepreneur."

It continues,

" In a first-of-its kind twist, the entrepreneurs will pitch themselves and their products, services or business ideas to the moguls, who will then choose contestants to build their respective teams.”

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Everything about Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2 premiere

The premiere episode, titled Pitch For Your Life, showcased Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump choosing contestants for their teams. Filmed in England, the episode opened with Ramsay’s arrival on a helicopter, which was followed by a ride in a Rolls Royce.

“I’m looking for a food star with tenacity, determination, but more importantly, the hunger to succeed," Gordon Ramsay said.

Meanwhile, Vanderpump Rules and Vanderpump Villa star Lisa Vanderpump was seen waiting for her competitor in a limo. Associated with various businesses, Vanderpump has established over 30 bars and restaurants. She also has a line of wine and vodka.

Lisa shared that she has been in the industry and business for many years. Adding that she is not intimidated by Gordon, the entrepreneur said,

“To kick Ramsay in the *ss.”

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Contestants and their teams

After a warm welcome, various contestants pitched their ideas, kicking off Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars' second season. Those who impressed Lisa were added to her team, and those who Gordon approved of became a part of Team Ramsay, with seven contestants in each team.

Entrepreneurs who failed to impress neither of them were sent packing from the vigorous and cutthroat competition. Both teams will be given business training, and the winner of Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2 will take home $250,000.

While Lisa wanted her team to have character and product, Gordon focused more on his team's desperate need for success.

“The battle commences as teams are put through “Business Bootcamp,” designed to test their tenacity, initiative, perseverance and ambition as business leaders. With a $250,000 prize on the line, these entrepreneurs will be challenged in all aspects of running a food or beverage enterprise, including re-marketing a food product, innovating a new product, building brand loyalty, sales pitching and management," the synopsis further reads.

The first contestant was Jeff from E-Fish, a company that connects fishermen to restaurant chefs. Lisa passed on his pitch, and Ramsay also turned down his idea.

The next contestant for Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars was Ali from Denver, Colorado, with a company called Chin Dribblin’. With a line of specialties in Asian-fusion sauces, she has worked in various kitchens since her teenage years. Additionally, her sauces were vegan and gluten-free.

Both Vanderpump and Ramsay tasted a passionfruit sweet chili sauce shot and were impressed with Ali’s profit, projected sales for next year, and skills. Both wanted her on the team, but ultimately, Ali joined Team Ramsay.

Additional pitches included:

• Erica with her baby food company, Globowl
• Kamal from his company Magic Middles
• Maria Laura from SquareEat
• Kyson with his Kal’s Kitchen Collection
• Nicholas from Mural City, and more.

Finally, Ramsay recruited Ali, Tyler, Kyson, Andrew, Liz, Rose, and Shan Liu, whereas Team Vanderpump has Maria Laura, Roman, Erica, Kamal, Peri, Jess, and Nicholas, respectively.

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Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2 will air on Fox at 9 pm ET on every Wednesday.