Gordon Ramsay is terrified of dining out

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has admitted he is terrified of eating out at UK restaurants in case chefs and restaurateurs "want revenge".

Ramsay said he's convinced that he has offended so many people during his various Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares series that operators are out to get him. The show sees him revive the fortunes of flagging eateries by mostly shouting at staff and even having some chefs fired.

The famously foul-mouthed chef worries they will sabotage his meals by spitting in them or even worse.

Describing his typical experience of dining out, Ramsay said: "First of all nothing happens for 45 minutes so you sit and think, 'Here we go. What's going on?'

"Then you sort of worry if it's a chef seeking revenge. Is my starter going through the dishwasher three or four times, or are they stamping on it for revenge? Maybe they're putting all bits and bobs in the dressing. You never know."

Despite his fears, however, Ramsay insisted that he would never cause a scene at a restaurant and wouldn't send back food he is unhappy with.

Considering his reputation for famously kicking diners (including AA Gill and Joan Collins) out of his restaurant for complaining about the food, it's good to see he's sticking to his guns on that front.