The Owner Who Hated Fish: Ruby Tates' Unbelievable Kitchen Nightmares Story

[@RealityTVRescues]

CORRECTION; I called it Kemp-tin Brighton when it should be said Kemp-town, Brighton

[@crimsonmaelstrom573]

I will never understand why someone who hates fish would open a seafood restaurant. Just goes to show: If you don’t have passion for the craft, you won’t make quality products

[@CrankyCat78]

He probably had the idea for a restaurant first and thought or was told that a seafood restaurant by the water would be a comfortable money-spinner. You can tell by the decor - which would have suited a very specific type of restaurant, like some exclusive supper club, and the fact he didn't understand fish, seafood or what a seaside restaurant should look and feel like. I've seen it before - I remember a guy wanted to be a horse trainer but didn't want to ride and the people running the college course he was on had to explain why he had to know how to ride if he wanted to train racehorses, or the swordsmith that didn't practise the martial art that his swords were made for and was convinced at middle age to train himself. I have seen some vegetarians cook amazing meat dishes, but at least they have understood the science and principles first, and usually get a non-vegetarian to do their tastings while cooking.

[@luciagianquitto4010]

The fact that the cooks admitted that their food is not good makes me think "it's not fine but i give them a +1 for being honest"

[@manticorephoenix]

I mean, they only made that statement so as to not take responsibility for it’s quality, I still respect the cop out for truth

[@jamiewallace7685]

You wouldn't be saying that if you'd just contracted Botulism as a result of their efforts.

[@mimmikyute]

It's a lot more common than you'd think. Ask any line cook at a chain/small town restaurant what they think about the food they make. Guarantee at least half of them refuse to eat there unless it's a (free) staff meal.

[@Beneaththeboughs]

I love in one of his Facebook posts about his pension stopping he says that the government only looks after immigrants. While he living in the Philippines….as an immigrant. What an absolute melt. 😂

[@Del11k]

Nope, you got it wrong. Brits who leave this Country are not immigrants,they are Ex-Pats.

[@netto6681]

To be fair, he’s got as much right to blame immigration for his inadequacies as any native Brit (I.e no right)

[@emmestein]

@@Del11khow is that different? It’s basically the same thing with a better name.

[@redfo3009]

And how does a business owner get benefits? I thought they can't get it

[@luciagianquitto4010]

The owner weirded me out; the issues where all around him yet he was so stubborn he made it really hard on himself

[@hammondOT]

The Australian cook was sketchy, too.

[@luciagianquitto4010]

@@hammondOT why they all where okay with cooking bad food Is a thing i Will never understand

[@CrankyCat78]

@@luciagianquitto4010 Bad jobs wear you down so you just go through the motions and don't care anymore, or can lead to malicious compliance - you want it done that way? fine, i'll just do it that way.

[@captainweekend5276]

As a local of the Brighton area, the "it's hard to get fish in Brighton" line always killed me. You could literally drive 20 minutes west to Worthing and get fish from local fishermen, not to mention there were several fishmongers in Brighton and Hove, as well as the fish market Gordon took them to. Also I think the art was from a local artist, I remember going around a local gallery around the time of the episode and seeing a bunch of Jackson Pollock-esque paintings which are similar to the ones in Ruby Tates, didn't see any with knickers though lol. Also I feel like becoming a higher class chippy was a bad idea for long term success, Brighton has loads of fish restaurants and loads of chip shops, it really didn't need an in-between, I think it would have done a lot better just as a normal restaurant.

[@coryalexander9814]

Ah yes the crusty knickers episode

[@TheLibraryofOddities]

Nice I always wondered what happened to that guy. Had no business buying a restaurant lol 😂

[@kal77uk]

It was 20 years ago this month that KN started off in the UK.

[@mrviking2mcall212]

20 years since Gordon threw up that rancid scallop in a bin - a great omen for the rest of the food he’d be eating on the series 😂

[@lbrooko3352]

Pure gold the very 1st few series, very raw when rewatch them now. Crazy its been 20 years!

[@Jumzaaa]

Jesus christ

[@dalebarnes9949]

Alan didn't sit well with me, I got a weird vibe from him as I watched this, I loved Jamie though and was happy when he became the head chef over alex

[@-UwU-catgirl-]

300 dollars FOR A POORLY COOKED FISH that’s criminal

[@BrandanTheBroker]

If you've never had a fishbone stuck in your throat and had an entire 8 years of your life flash before your eyes, you just wouldn't understand lol

[@Mister0men]

when you choke on a fish bone as a kid and make it your entire personality

[@misterwinkybluff]

TBF childhood food traumas tend to stick with you.

[@007JNR]

Happened to me when I was 10 - taught me be more careful 🤷‍♂ To this day, whole fish with bones in is my favourite thing to eat.

[@oliver1784]

these are an instant watch, such good content ❤

[@bonniedeaves422]

100% agree, clicked so fast! ❤

[@stingray4real]

Allan Love was the Restaurant Manager before he was lead singer of the psychedelic band Opal Butterfly. He played one of the teachers in the cult film Gregory's Girl.

[@danielmankowski922]

He was also in the notoriously awful musical The Apple 🍎 made by schlockmeisters Cannon Films 😂

[@KingofWolvesii]

the woman at 7:48 moment gets me every time 🤣

[@lovemykiss9]

Lol at the “fuck off”

[@BrandanTheBroker]

This episode could have been a reboot of Are You Being Served the way everyone got on with each other. I'd buy the restaurant just to keep them all together and film a show starring all of them

[@TammieR-B]

I never watched the UK episodes.... bits and pieces here and there so I appreciate your recaps and updates 👍

[@robertparker6280]

You should, it's WAY better than the US version, and I grew up on the US version.

[@a.ancinec89]

@@robertparker6280 that’s what I think happens with a lot of people. Most see the over dramatic American version then find the uk version and stick with that since it’s very calming and more productive

[@MaliceInCandyland]

In the end, all that really matters is family and/or friends. Life can easily take you in all kinds of directions and leave you with almost nothing, but you always have the most important thing when you're surrounded by loved ones.

[@kwc2086]

The Apple is one of the most amazingly unhinged movies ever: it's a musical where the government requires everyone to wear stickers on their faces, and God is a record producer in a flying limousine

[@TheTegas]

I think he might have been able to make it work if he didn't get screwed by BOTH the Great recession AND the pandemic. He really gave it a try.

[@wesleydesot4904]

I remember him as dandi from the apple. Wish him all the best in the Philippines with his wife and kids.

[@rim1466]

Thanks for uploading!

[@ts.elliot5870]

I couldn't imagine going to nice resturant and ordering fish. It just won't happen. The kitchen staff is very cute. Props on them!

[@mrfloxin]

The funny moment is when Gordan Ramsey telling the woman love you in The Queen l. She told him to curse him out! You got love it on Ramsey's Nightmares for sure!

[@dellzincht]

For those unaware, the "VIP table" consisted of Megastar DJ Fatboy Slim and his then wife, TV and Radio presenter Zoe Ball

[@007JNR]

Moves to Philippines - Falls on hard times - says government only cares about the rich and IMMIGRANTS. Cant make this stuff up lol.

[@haileybalmer9722]

I can't recommend The Apple enough. It's absolutely terrible, but it's really easy to watch. One of those rare so-bad-it's-compelling films. Imagine Rocky Horror Picture Show, but funded by televangelists and directed by someone who forgot who funded it. God shows up in a Cadillac at one point. It's really something.

[@xxCrazyIzzyxx]

Before seeing this episode I had just watched a Rifftrax version of The Apple, a terrible musical which is the only thing I have ever seen him in. I was super confused upon seeing him and realized it was the same guy that was in the movie I just watched.

[@WobblesandBean]

This Alan guy has had such a bizarre career. I highly suggest watching him in "The Apple", it's absolutely terrible in the most hilarious way.

[@josephhughes2429]

i always disagree with the 'chefs taking responsibility' for the owner episodes. These guys didn't make the owner mortgage his house and shouldn't be responsible for his business failing

[@TriggerRose1213]

Allen opening up a fish restaurant despite hating fish is like me opening up a BBQ joint or steakhouse despite not liking barbecue(I’m the odd one out in my bbq loving family) or red meat in general(I just can’t tolerate most red meat due to my taste buds). If I don’t like the type of food im serving, how am I gonna know if it taste good or what it should taste like.

[@annwilliams6438]

Yeah. It is like a vegan opening up a pig BBQ.

[@shimazutakuma1031]

Not sh*t, but deadly 😂😂😂😂

[@Sparkypark]

Wow, what a spiral- that was really interesting. Big like from me (and maybe subscribe).

[@JuQui228]

Im sorry but Allan has a WIFE?? 🤔

[@simonkevnorris]

I wonder if it's a ladyboy.

[@jamiewallace7685]

@@simonkevnorris I'd put money on that. This dude is an old has-been/never-been 'Luvvie', and he's as camp as a row of tents. And as for the kids? He probably bought them in the Philippines to be like Brad & Angelina.

[@THEDRIEDMANGO]

9/10 video

[@adamhopkinson6363]

Kemp Town, two words. Harry Ramsden's is still there.

[@RealityTVRescues]

oops

[@murrayw.9005]

pish

[@donwald3436]

Fine dining, it looks like a chippy lol!

[@TaliZVasTyria]

All the french chef in kutchen nightmare seems to be arse This place, d place, then the one in looking glass

[@ProTroll_UK]

Met him a couple of times in the Philippines. He liked to talk about himself and his famous 'mates'.

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

Stop lying.

[@ProTroll_UK]

@@bouncingbluesoul5270 awwww, are you jealous? 😂🤣🤦‍♂️

[@annwilliams6438]

Trolling away 🎶 singing a song…. ;)

[@TheOvervoid]

Although the original decor was... something it was unique and personal unlike Gordon's which whilst nice looking was also just generic and characterless. Also that name change was so unnecessary.

[@NanakPrasad-g6r]

Hey you should do man vs food 😋 series I really love that show when I was a kid can you do man vs food reality tv show please if you do I am very happy you listen to my request please try to review the show please give it chance please

[@redfo3009]

Well Alans life went doen the drain 😮😢

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

THE biggest problem with the Restaurant was actually the two lazy Chefs.

[@ryanisaaks]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@GaddZZooks]

Another Indian restaurant. The cultural transformation of the U.K. is sadly almost complete.

[@Boris_Greca]

allan got wasted drunk and broke bones.. what a tard