Tributes have flowed this week for chef Nico Ladenis, one of the titans of the London restaurant scene, who has died at the age of 89. Largely self-taught in the kitchen, Nico was the first British chef to win three Michelin stars – a feat he achieved in 1995 with Chez Nico at 90 Park Lane, […]
Michel Bourdin, maître chef de cuisine at The Connaught hotel in London for 26 years and one of the last exponents of the grand French hotel gastronomy established by Escoffier, has died at the age of 80. Bourdin, who grew up between Paris and Normandy and retired to Grasse in Provence, was a traditionalist much […]
Paul Kitching, chef-proprietor of Edinburgh restaurant 21212, has died suddenly at the age of 61. His passing was announced this week by his partner, Katie O’Brien, who said “I’ve lost my love“. Paul was born in Gateshead and worked in leading kitchens, including Gidleigh Park in Devon, before launching Juniper in Altrincham with Katie. In […]
