At around 8 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, the owner of Rick Stein’s restaurant in Northleshootingops, UK, has been found dead inside the staff accommodation. The chef, described as ‘much-loved’ and ‘valued,’ died from the incident, cited for health reasons. The spokesperson added that there were no signs of suspicious circumstances, but respect for privacy was a consideration due to the tragic news.
Rik Stein’s (“Rick”) Restaurants was established in 2009 with his ex-wife and partner Jill, who also serve as management. The company operates a restaurant, a cookery school, and other operations, with a significant majority of its employees based in Padstow, where the chef retired. The spokesperson mentioned that the staff greeted the chef warmly and expressed deep sadness for his family, friends, and colleagues.
At roughly 8 pm the same day, police were called to the scene in Gh Grenville Road, Padstow, following a welfare concern for a man in a property on the street. Around 80 people were involved in the incident. The spokesperson stated that the eigen Thumbes were not in any suspicious condition, and there is no immediate indication of a wide range of injuries.
The chef’s passing confirmed the deep loss he had taken, and his departure indicates a loss of so much among Rick Stein’s team. The spokesperson expressed heartfelt condolences to his family and noted that there is no further detail to be provided at this time.
The incident caused outrage among the staff and led to further action taken across the board. The police will handle the investigation and report back once they have more information. The death of the chef will deeply affect the members of Rick Stein’s team, whose work is what brought coins back to life and remains a cherished part of the company.
