BBC Saturday Kitchen chef and restaurateur Russell Norman dies
Russell Norman has died following a brief illness. He was 57. The news comes at the heels of his fourth cookbook that was published recently.
His business partner Richard Beatty while announcing the death of his “best friend” expressed grief in a heartfelt statement. The cause of the TV chef's death remains undisclosed.
Russell was known for his Italian-inspired cuisine. He had left an indelible mark on the food industry with multiple successful restaurants and cookbooks throughout his illustrious career.
Born in Perivale, Russell spent his childhood in Hounslow before pursuing studies at Sunderland Polytechnic.
Reflecting on his formative years, he shared his experiences with Food and Travel magazine in 2021, describing his return to London after working in the North East as a community arts officer.
Russell Norman gained widespread recognition for establishing the POLPO chain of eateries, along with the successful ventures of Spuntino and Polpetto. His legacy will endure through BRUTTO, his laid-back Italian restaurant in Farringdon, which will continue operations under the stewardship of Russell's son, Ollie, and daughter-in-law, Jules, according to Restaurant Magazine.
In a 2018 revelation, Russell disclosed that one of his cherished family cooking traditions was preparing baked potatoes. He described a simple yet comforting dish, featuring tinned tuna, sweetcorn, mayonnaise on one half, and baked beans on the other, occasionally adding a touch of flair with a homemade coleslaw.
The inspiration behind his restaurant menus, he noted, came from «the 95-year-old Italian granny.»
Culinary accomplishments
Among his culinary accomplishments is the 2012 Waterstones Book of the Year Award he received for «Polpo: A
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