Predictably, Walz’s tweet was met with a barrage of responses from Ramsay fans who weren’t buying his attempt to spin the event in his favor. One user commented, “Go find a tofu cooking show if that’s what you want. Leave the real food to Ramsay!” Another quipped, “Maybe try the next Chopped challenge—who knows, they might have a kale salad round.”

Ramsay, who never shies away from a social media showdown, decided to respond in classic Ramsay fashion. “For the record, I’m all for sustainability—just not in my kitchen when I’m trying to run a cooking competition. Let’s keep the politics out of it, and stick to what’s important: making great food. And if Tim Walz wants to try again, I’ll make sure to have plenty of plant-based options waiting for him—right in the garbage.”