David Beckham turns out for Ramsay's launch

David Beckham was the star guest at the opening of Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in LA - Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood.

Just off the Sunset Strip, the hot-headed chef was joined by celebrities, friends and family for the special opening, which marks his West Coast debut - a sister to his two Michelin-starred eatery in New York.

Becks smiled and waved for photographers but rushed straight in to sample the new menu, joining the likes of Will & Grace actor Eric McCormack.

Earlier, Gordon had allowed reporters to see him at work in the kitchen.

But as the guests arrived Gordon changed out of his chef's whites and into a smart grey suit to mingle with some of Hollywood's finest.

Speaking before heading into the party, the chef said: "It's beautiful in there, it's sexy, it's chic, it's got a wooden floor, wooden ceilings.

"We got rid of that old pomposity, long-winded, old fart syndrome - it's so vibrant! It's got great views and the pool bar on the top floor is just amazing, you stand on the floor and the showers come up rather than overhead showers - brilliant, especially when you've got no pants on!"

Gordon also revealed he isn't worried that America's food critics will be gunning for him.

He said: "I think everyone is my critic and on top of that there's one bigger critic and that's myself, so to be honest eating in this restaurant is about having fun, removing any form of stuffiness - and more importantly, as long as they're paying the cheque I don't care!"

Via associatedpress