Industry pays tribute to "legend" Michel Roux Sr
The chef and restaurateur passed away surrounded by family at his home in Bray, Berkshire following an illness.
Social media has been flooded with memories and praise for the late chef.
Fred Sirieix, who previously worked front of house at Roux’s restaurant Le Gavroche, tweeted: “RIP #MichelRoux You and your brother Albert changed the face of gastronomy, eating out and the world of restaurants in the UK. Every professional in this country are a proud descendant of your heritage. We owe you. Thank you #legend”
Chef James Martin, who was joined by Roux for the 100th episode of his ITV show in February, said: ”Broken and so sad to let you know we have lost a legend and me a friend...words cannot describe what this man did for me in my life...he taught, he listened, he advised and he strengthened every part of what I do...Michel I love you, always have and always will...”
The official Michelin Guide account praised the chef as a ‘true titan of the hospitality industry’.
@MichelinGuideUK tweeted: “He inspired a whole generation of chefs and the UK restaurant scene would not be what is is today were it not for his influence.
"Our thoughts are with his family and the many who worked with this legendary chef.”
Chef Paul Heathcote wrote: "So very sad hearing the news that one of of our industry's true inspirational legends has passed away.
"Michel Roux was a catalyst and standard bearer for so many that fly the gastronomic flag today. My thoughts are with the Roux family #RIPMichelRoux"
The Roux brothers made the UK restaurant scene what it is today. An inspiration to me and many others. Michel was like a father figure for myself and the other scholars.
— Mark Birchall (@MarkDBirchall) March 12, 2020
Chef you will be sorely missed. RIP pic.twitter.com/C0OiBR6iMc
Chef Pierre Koffmann on Michel Roux: "The Waterside Inn was at the very top of the U.K. culinary industry for many years because of him, and he always knew how to take care of his guests. He was a great host with a very entertaining sense of humour."
— Richard Vines (@Richardvines) March 12, 2020
Until our next picture Chef......@MichelRouxOBE
— Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms (@RSB1withrooms) March 12, 2020
If we could live 10% of your life We would class that as a success.
Goodnight Chef and give Andrew a big hug for us all ❤️ X pic.twitter.com/KuLH8LUHdz
So very shocked and saddened by the news of Michel Roux’s passing. One of the true greats. A culinary master and a man of great dignity & warmth. I feel very fortunate to have cooked for him.
— Anton Piotrowski (@antonpiotrowsk1) March 12, 2020
My thoughts & condolences to his family. Repose en paix, you legend pic.twitter.com/HFHYzMexNQ
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