Rick Stein tragedy as 'much-loved' chef who worked for BBC star

A “much-loved” and highly regarded member of Rick Stein’s culinary team was found dead in staff housing last week. The young chef, who was in his 30s, passed away on Thursday, February 13.

Police were called to an address on Grenville Road in Padstow around 8pm after there were concerns raised about a man’s welfare at the property, which is used as staff accommodation for Stein’s business empire. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police stated that the man, believed to have worked at The Cornish Arms in St Merryn, was declared dead at the scene.

Authorities do not treat his sudden death as suspicious, and relatives of the deceased have been informed. An official statement from the police said: “Police were called to Grenville Road, Padstow, at around 8pm on Thursday, February 13, following a concern for welfare for a man in a property. Sadly, a man in his 30s was declared deceased at the scene.”

Stein, together with his former wife Jill Stein, became custodians of The Cornish Arms pub back in 2009, promising to preserve its traditional Cornish vibe. The Rick Stein Group, which employs upwards of 600 people, runs several ventures including restaurants, a cookery school, retail shops, and accommodations, mostly centred in Padstow.

Ian Fitzgerald, managing director of Rick Stein Restaurants, released a statement expressing the group’s sorrow. It said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our chefs on Thursday, February 13.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, but out of respect for the family’s wishes for privacy during this difficult time, we will not be sharing further details. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends and all who knew him. He was a valued and much-loved member of our team and will be greatly missed.”

Rick Stein is acclaimed for crafting a culinary empire that spans a variety of restaurants, retail outlets, and hotels both in the UK and abroad. His youthful visits to Cornwall inspired his zeal, leading to the creation of esteemed establishments there, as well as in Winchester, Sandbanks, Barnes in London, and as far afield as Rick Stein at Bannisters in Mollymook and Port Stephens in Australia.

Now 77, the renowned TV chef has firmly inscribed his legacy within the realm of British culinary history. Noted for his restaurants, best-selling cookery books, and numerous television appearances, Stein has become an icon of the industry.

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