James Martin paid tribute to his pal, chef Alastair Little, after he handed away on the age of 72.
The 50-year-old took to social media to announce the unhappy information that his former Prepared Regular Prepare dinner co-star had died, calling Alastair a "legend" and "godfather of British meals". Sharing a black-and-white image of Alastair, James wrote: "So unhappy to listen to the information one of many true godfathers of British meals has handed away.
"I had the honour of first assembly Alastair Little at school as a younger child and later doing stints at Frith Avenue which was a Mecca for all foodies on the time...in a while Prepared Regular Prepare dinner and past. The person was a legend in so many's eyes and mine and my ideas go to his household and pals."
He signed off: "Chef, you're and at all times can be a legend to me and lots of others. RIP." Many individuals have been fast to supply their condolences, with one among James' followers writing: "Shocked by the information James! Was enthusiastic about him whereas driving round Umbria a couple of weeks in the past! A culinary influencer!"
One other particular person mentioned: "Sorry to listen to that James you could have misplaced fairly a couple of fellow cooks lately. Please decelerate a bit take pleasure in what you could have labored so arduous for. Take it straightforward fella." A 3rd fan commented: "Omg, such unhappy information and one of many legends," whereas another person wrote: "How unhappy RIP Alastair #angeloffood."
Writing on Twitter, The Michelin Information UK known as Alastair a "self-taught, clever" chef. They mentioned: "Alastair Little was a self-taught, clever & articulate chef who was forward of his time.
"His eponymous Soho restaurant influenced a era of cooks & restaurateurs and the British meals scene owes him a lot. "We ship our deepest condolences to his household and pals."
Alastair died peacefully at his residence in Australia on Tuesday (August 2). He had been credited with influencing trendy British delicacies and had launched a number of cookbooks. Alastair additionally appeared on MasterChef and Prepared Regular Prepare dinner. He owned a number of eating places and arrange a house supply service again in 2019.
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