Chef Ramsay discovers why Maine, United States, is called the ‘lobster capital of the world’. Along the rugged coastline, he struggles to keep up with a team of lobster fisherwomen, dives for clams, harvests oysters, forages in freezing waters, and tests his lumberjack skills. Can he earn the status of a tough Mainer as he tests his culinary skills against local legend, chef Melissa Kelly, a two time James Beard award-winner? 

Chef Ramsay explores the rugged landscape of Portugal, where the simple way of life is evident in the country’s incredible cuisine. Gordon will chase black pigs across a farm to feed them, brave giant waves for barnacles that cling to the rocky coastline and sail the open seas to fish for iconic sardines. He’ll need to roll up his sleeves and bring his A-game in order to beat local chef, Kiko Martins, in an epic feast for the Mayor of Nazaré.

Chef Ramsay explores the wilds of South Central Texas and meets its tough, gritty characters to learn what it means to be from the Lone Star State. Gordon will herd cattle with the help of a helicopter, hunt for venomous rattlesnake and go on a hunt for invasive and ferocious feral hogs. He’ll need to dig deep if he wants to beat Texan chef, Justin Yu, and show a group of locals he’s tough enough to cook his way through their state.