Gordon Ramsay MasterClass Review

Gordon Ramsay’s MasterClass is one of the platform’s most popular offerings — and for good reason. The Michelin-starred chef doesn’t just demonstrate recipes; he teaches the foundational techniques and kitchen instincts that separate home cooks from confident ones.

Ramsay actually has two MasterClass courses: one focused on cooking fundamentals and another on restaurant recipes. This review covers both.

Course Overview

What You’ll Learn

Cooking I: Gordon Ramsay Teaches Cooking

• Knife skills, mise en place, and kitchen setup
• Fundamental techniques: searing, braising, poaching, making stocks
• Egg mastery (scrambled, poached, omelets)
• Pasta from scratch, including ravioli
• Fish and meat cookery with proper resting and seasoning

Cooking II: Restaurant Recipes at Home

• Elevated home cooking with restaurant presentation techniques
• Beef Wellington (his signature dish) with step-by-step guidance
• Seafood: pan-seared fish, lobster, shellfish
• Desserts: chocolate fondant, tarte tatin, meringue
• Full menu planning for dinner parties

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Who Is This For?

• Home cooks who want to build proper technique rather than just follow recipes
• Cooking enthusiasts who enjoy Ramsay’s teaching style (direct, no-nonsense, occasionally entertaining)
• Beginners who want to understand why techniques work, not just how
• Dinner party hosts who want to impress with restaurant-quality presentation

If you’re an experienced cook who already knows knife skills and foundational techniques, Cooking II (restaurant recipes) will be more valuable than Cooking I.

Pros and Cons

What Works

• Ramsay is genuinely an excellent teacher — explains the “why” behind every technique
• High production quality makes watching and following along enjoyable
• Downloadable workbook with recipes you can print and use in the kitchen
• Two courses for the price of one MasterClass subscription

What Doesn’t

• No interactive feedback — you cook alone without corrections
• Video format means you’re pausing and rewinding constantly while cooking
• Some recipes require equipment and ingredients most home cooks don’t have
• Content hasn’t been updated since initial recording

Is Gordon Ramsay’s MasterClass Worth It?

At $120/year for access to all 180+ MasterClass courses (not just Ramsay’s), the value is strong — especially if you’ll explore other cooking classes (Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, Aaron Franklin) alongside Ramsay’s.

As a standalone cooking course, you can find more comprehensive instruction on YouTube or in a dedicated cooking school. But as part of the MasterClass subscription, Ramsay’s courses are among the best content on the platform.

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For other learning platforms, see our MasterClass alternatives guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need cooking experience for Gordon Ramsay’s MasterClass?

No. Cooking I starts with basics like knife skills and kitchen setup. Complete beginners can follow along. Cooking II assumes you’re comfortable with basic techniques.

Can I download the recipes?

Yes. Both courses include downloadable PDF workbooks with full recipes, ingredient lists, and additional tips.

Is this better than a cooking class?

An in-person cooking class provides hands-on feedback that MasterClass can’t. But Ramsay’s MasterClass is available anytime, costs far less, and covers more ground than any single cooking class would.

What’s the difference between Cooking I and Cooking II?

Cooking I teaches foundational techniques (knife skills, searing, braising, eggs, pasta). Cooking II applies those techniques to restaurant-level dishes (Beef Wellington, lobster, chocolate fondant).