Ian McAndrew, known as the youngest Briton to lead a restaurant to a Michelin star, has died aged 74. The news was announced by The Master Chefs of Great Britain on social media.
The statement read: "It is with great sadness that we have learned that Michelin Star Chef Ian McAndrew has passed away. George McIvor, MCGB Chairman- Ian was a dear friend and an inspiration to many young chefs. His knowledge, passion and commitment to the industry was exemplary. Our thoughts and condolences are with Jane and the family."
Tributes from fellow chefs
Ian had worked with popular chefs over the years, including ITV's This Morning star Phil Vickery. TV chef Tom Kerridge also led tributes, describing Ian as an "outstanding chef and a wonderful man".
Career highlights
Ian began his career with Anton Mosimann at the Dorchester in London in the late 1970s. He then became executive chef of Eastwell Manor in Kent, where he led the venue to a Michelin star in 1982 when he was 30. Three years later, he again won the award for his own restaurant, Seventy Four in Canterbury.
He also spent time working in Knightsbridge and the Boathouse Brasserie in Hythe. Later, he took over the Blackaddie hotel in Scotland, which he ran alongside his wife Jane for 14 years.
Books and memoir
Ian published three books over the course of his career: A Feast of Fish, Poultry & Game and A Feast of Fish. He recently published his memoir Just Call Me Chef, where he described opening Eastwell Manor: "Opening a new hotel with largely untested, inexperienced and very young staff is one hell of a learning experience. None of us had ever opened a hotel before, certainly not one aiming so high either!"
