Photo Credits: Ryan Emberley
The hottest reservation in town, featuring HexClad pans and Gordon Ramsay
On Thursday, March 12, SWAGGER was among a carefully curated, invite-only guest list invited to an exclusive evening with Gordon Ramsay and HexClad, hosted at Linny’s — one of the city’s most in-demand dining destinations.
The private event brought together a select group of media, tastemakers, and industry insiders for a refined culinary experience that seamlessly blended innovation with craftsmanship.
The evening unfolded as a multi-course dinner, with each dish thoughtfully prepared using HexClad’s hybrid cookware — a detail that wasn’t just technical, but intentional. Ramsay, who was present and deeply engaged throughout the night, offered guests rare insight into his six-year partnership with the brand. Before lending his name to HexClad, he insisted on testing the product where it mattered most: under the pressure of service.
He first put the pans to the test six years ago, bringing them into his own kitchen at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London and subjecting them to the same demands and intensity expected of any tool in a three-Michelin-star environment. “I needed to stress test them before I could accept the partnership,” Ramsay shared during the evening. “After testing them I knew this was a unique opportunity to get behind something groundbreaking and future-facing.”
That philosophy grounded in performance, trust, and long-term credibility was evident throughout the night. From the execution of each course to the chef’s own commentary, the experience offered an unfiltered look at the standards behind one of the world’s most respected chefs. Between courses, guests also enjoyed watching the Toronto Maple Leafs game live, adding an unexpected yet lively touch to the intimate evening.
For SWAGGER, the night wasn’t simply about exceptional food; it was a rare opportunity to step inside the intersection of culinary excellence and product innovation, and to witness firsthand the tools that meet Ramsay’s exacting expectations and legacy.
Experience the cookware that meets the standards of a three-Michelin-star kitchen.
