Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu is considered today the largest network of culinary and hospitality schools in the world with more than 35 institutes in 20 countries and 20,000 students of over 100 nationalities are trained every year.

Ramsay, known for his hot temper and high cooking standards on shows such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares," didn't attend culinary school himself. He earned a degree in hotel management from North Oxon Technical College, then learned on the job in the kitchens at Harvey's and La Gavroche in London.

Le Cordon Bleu, which in French means 'The Blue Ribbon', is arguably the most prominent French culinary school of all. Founded in 1895, this world-famous Paris-based institution has grown to become an international chain of hospitality and culinary schools teaching French cuisine.