Restaurant customer arrested after repeatedly shouting that TV chef owes him millions of dollars | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMike BediganWednesday 08 October 2025 20:31 BST(Miami Beach Police Department)Joaquin Nuñez, 59, was arrested at a high-end steak restaurant in Miami after repeatedly demanding $6 million from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.Nuñez claimed Ramsay owed him the money for allegedly using his face in a Netflix documentary, despite Ramsay having no known connection to the establishment.Police bodycam footage showed Nuñez shouting for Ramsay during his arrest at Papi Steak, where he was found sitting in a booth before opening hours.Prior to this incident, Nuñez had frequently visited the restaurant, leaving a note detailing his demands and once padlocking the doors, trapping employees inside.He has been charged with attempted extortion, trespassing, and other offences, following his resistance to arrest.In full‘Call Gordon Ramsay!’: Moment man is arrested at restaurant claiming famed chef owed him $6 millionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in