Highly acclaimed and influential chef, Keith inspired many, especially men, to cook and appreciate good food.

A colourful character in bow tie and glass of wine in hand, he was the first celebrity chef, appearing on our TV screens for several decades.

Travelling around the world, Keith made more than twenty series and authored over 25 books. Brought up in a family environment where food was important, Keith started out in a hotel kitchen in Bristol.

Married four times, he made and lost fortunes with businesses connected to food. Revealing and honestly written, his memoirs are both witty and touching.

Sadly not long after completing the book, he died suddenly in September last year, at a friend’s house in Bridport, Dorset.