The chef appeared on the BBC programme and famously ran the London Marathon flipping a pancake.
Chris Wheeler lifeless: BBC chef tragically dies (Picture: BBC)
BBC chef Chris Wheeler who took half within the Nice British Menu in 2016 has died. The information of his loss of life was confirmed by TV chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who paid tribute to his former colleague, praising him as an “extraordinary” man and chef.
In a touching message, he penned: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I say goodbye to my expensive buddy, Chris Wheeler. His loss is a devastating blow to the business and to humanity.
“Chris was a rare chef, however much more extraordinary as a person – heat, beneficiant, regular, and endlessly variety. I invited Chris to return and work for me when he was a 16-year-old faculty pupil.”
He continued: “For greater than 30 years he was greater than a buddy to me – he was my rock.
“I used to be at all times so proud to see him benefit from the success he deserved and I’ll miss him endlessly.”
Chris Prow, former govt chef at The Capital Lodge Knightsbridge, additionally paid a heartwarming tribute to Chris on Instagram.
He wrote: “Nonetheless making an attempt to get head across the information about Chef Chris Wheeler — The Ginger Chef. We crossed paths in London kitchens and once more at Boodles Week, and people recollections really feel much more treasured at the moment.
“I can’t discover a single photograph from again within the day, however I’ll at all times treasure the e book he despatched me… a small reminder of the kindness and generosity he carried with him.”
He added: “My ideas are together with his spouse and his two daughters at this heartbreaking time.
“Relaxation straightforward, Chef. Your spirit, your snigger, and your love for the craft will probably be remembered by so many.”
Chris Wheeler lifeless: The BBC chef appeared on the Nice British Menu (Picture: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock)
Chris was born in Swanage, Dorset, and went on to coach at Bournemouth catering faculty, earlier than beginning within the Michelin kitchen in France.
He began his culinary profession in France, working on the Domaine De Bassible Lodge and Michelin starred restaurant in Ségos.
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The chef ultimately went on to develop into Jean-Christophe Novelli’s right-hand man, working carefully with the well-known chef for a decade.
Chris, who featured on ITV favorite Hell’s Kitchen and Channel 4’s Saturday Kitchen, additionally wrote The Ginger Chef ‘Served Up’.
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