Tributes were paid to the chef Paul Kitching from 21212 restaurant.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Recognised cook Paul Kitching has been receiving tributes from across the gastronomical world following his sudden death.
Katie wrote: 'Dear Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I am writing to inform you that I have lost my dear Paul, who sadly passed away yesterday.
"Devastating news, a true original and a lovely man. He flew the gastronomic flag for Greater Manchester for so long." Thom Hetherington
Michelin starred chef Michael O 'Hare wrote on Instagram: 'An absolute frontrunner, free thinking thing, what a fellow.' Manchester chef Andrew Nutter said: 'Gutted to hear this. What a legend
"This is awful news I'm so so sorry. He was so kind to me when I needed an arm around me more than ever. He was one in a million & a genius too. So so sorry for your loss." Gary Usher
Tom Kerridge commented on some crying face emoji, with Gary Usher, proprietor of Elite Bistros restaurant group, commenting on Twitter: "This is awful news I'm so so sorry. He was so kind to me when I needed an arm around me more than ever."
The Restaurant operated by the renowned Chef Michael Riemenschneider was designed to survive for a short period in 2008, but in February 2009 the Restaurant was shut down for good.
In January 2010, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Michelin star.