Pub industry pays tribute to Gary Rhodes
A statement from the chef's family said: "The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE.
"The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time."
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge runs the double-Michelin starred pub the Hand & Flowers, the one Michelin-starred the Coach, and the Butchers Tap, all in Marlow, Buckinghamshire highlighted his memories with Rhodes.
So so sad to hear about Gary Rhodes. His banana and syrup loaf was the first thing I baked all on my own. The pages are stuck together with syrup So much love to his family #garyrhodes
— Candice Brown (@CandiceBrown) November 27, 2019
2/2 Many chefs have been through his kitchen, myself included. I consider it to be an honour to have stood alongside him at the pass. My thoughts go out to family and close friends for their huge loss.
— Tom Kerridge (@ChefTomKerridge) November 27, 2019
Great British Bake Off winner and celebrity licensee of the Green Man, Eversholt, Bedfordshire Candice Brown gave a similar sentiment.
So so sad to hear about Gary Rhodes. His banana and syrup loaf was the first thing I baked all on my own. The pages are stuck together with syrup So much love to his family #garyrhodes
— Candice Brown (@CandiceBrown) November 27, 2019
Paul Ainsworth from the Mariners in Rock, Cornwall went into detail on his relationship with Rhodes.
Finally managed to put the words down on Instagram to try and explain how much love I have for this man. https://t.co/Z9isMmBXBxpic.twitter.com/vw9NQNErNB
— Paul Ainsworth (@PaulAinsw6rth) November 27, 2019
The Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire hailed the chef as an "inspiration".
A very special chef and an inspiration #RIP#garyrhodeshttps://t.co/SiGx6Ir9cxpic.twitter.com/jbBRBll8xX
— Parkers Arms (@parkersarms) November 28, 2019
A sad start to the day, it’s always rubbish when an old boss dies especially when he was such a big part of my career and such a nice bloke RIP #GARYRHODES ❤️
— The Longs Arms (@TheLongsArms) November 27, 2019
Absolutely tragic news on hearing the loss of Gary Rhodes yesterday.
— The Bull Ditchling (@ditchlingbull) November 27, 2019
A fantastic chef who shone the light on the greatness of British produce and cooking #RIPpic.twitter.com/Hi3anxlQh1
Very sad to hear of the death of Gary Rhodes, at just 59. He created some truly memorable food and food experiences
— Kate Nicholls (@UKHospKate) November 27, 2019
The Michelin Guide said British gastronomy owed Rhodes.
We are all very sad to hear of the passing of Gary Rhodes. He was an inspirational chef and British gastronomy owes him a huge debt. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
— The MICHELIN Guide (@MichelinGuideUK) November 27, 2019
