Painting for Gordon Ramsay — Behind the Scenes with CertaPro Painters of the Main Line
It was an honor to be selected for not just one, but multiple projects featured on Gordon Ramsay’s television shows. I believe we earned this opportunity because we’ve proven ourselves on TV before with Sell This House and because we have elite painting teams that can work under intense pressure, meet impossible deadlines, and deliver flawless results.
Over the years, we’ve painted over 100 restaurants, including many for renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr. Now, we can proudly say we’ve met the high standards of both Gordon Ramsay and Stephen Starr!
A huge thank-you to Claiton, Miriam, and their crews for working tirelessly on these projects. 🙌
The Restaurants We Transformed 🍽️
We had an absolute blast gathering our teams — and even our families — to watch and cheer as our work appeared on national TV. Our Gordon Ramsay projects included:
Dahlak – West Philly (Ethiopian cuisine)
Bruno’s – Lafayette Hill
Wilson’s Secret Sauce – Upper Darby
Pretty Girls Cook – Northern Liberties
The Reality of TV Renovations 🎬
Behind the scenes, it’s pure chaos. All the trades are in the building at once, rushing to get their work done, often literally stepping on each other’s toes. There are constant last-minute changes.
For example, at Bruno’s, it was decided at the eleventh hour to paint a unique vinyl wainscoting that required a special primer. Our owner, Chris Drucquer, had to make a fast dash to the local paint store to get the right product in time.
The Question Everyone Asks…
“Did you meet Gordon Ramsay?”
Well, almost. Claiton, one of our supervisors, crossed paths with him — Claiton was heading in, Gordon was heading out. They exchanged a wave, likely showing mutual respect for each other’s craft.
Want to See Our Work?🎨
These episodes are streaming now on Hulu and Fox Online — and they’re well worth the watch!
Whether it’s a TV makeover under impossible deadlines or a restaurant project in your neighborhood, CertaPro Painters of the Main Line brings the same skill, speed, and attention to detail every single time. Click here to learn more about our commercial painting services.
