Keith Floyd
The industry can look back on 2009 with relief that predictions of widespread carnage had been exaggerated. Many businesses have proved resourceful in the face of economic meltdown, but the year hasn't been without its casualties, as Daniel Thomas reports.
Posted: 23 December 2009 | 12:24
From Floyd's Food, Keith Floyd's first book published in 1981, reissued following his death in September (Absolute Press £7.99, ISBN 978-0-9506785-2-8).
Posted: 06 November 2009 | 14:00
From Floyd's Food, Keith Floyd's first book published in 1981, reissued following his death in September (Absolute Press £7.99, ISBN 978-0-9506785-2-8).
Posted: 06 November 2009 | 11:08
Story of the week: The controversial new law banning restaurant operators from using tips to top up minimum wage came into effect 1 October. Meanwhile restaurant group D&D London is to scrap its 12.5% service charge at all of its restaurants across the capital.
Posted: 02 October 2009 | 16:55
Keith Floyd, the original celebrity TV chef, was today mourned and celebrated at a humanist funeral in Bristol. The 65-year-old died at his partner's home in Dorset on 14 September after suffering a heart attack, just weeks after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer, in June.
Posted: 30 September 2009 | 14:29
Story of the week: Industry figures pay tribute to Keith Floyd, the legendary chef, restaurateur, TV chef and bon viveur, who has died aged 65. Celebrity chef Tom Aikens has introduced a bring your own (BYO) alcohol policy at his Michelin-starred restaurant in London's Chelsea for two months.
Posted: 18 September 2009 | 16:15
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been named the most iconic British chef of all time.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 11:44
TV chef Keith Floyd was divorced by his fourth wife Tess in a “quickie” two minute hearing at the High Court yesterday because his “abusive” and unreasonable behaviour has left her “stressed and depressed.”
Posted: 29 February 2008 | 11:12
Keith Floyd, the infamous bon viveur, restaurateur and TV chef has been named the most decadent foodie of all time.
Posted: 05 February 2007 | 15:04
