Celebrity chef Bill Granger's memorial hangs in the air as his family 'still debates whether to hold it in Australia' despite moving overseas a decade ago
The family of late Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger are still undecided on a key detail of his memorial service, reports claim.
The world-famous restaurateur died of cancer on Christmas Day in London at the age of 54.
Shortly afterwards, his wife Natalie and daughters Bunny, Ines and Edie were said goodbye to at a private funeral in Britain, but it is questionable whether a memorial service will take place in his home country of Australia.
According to the Daily telegram Granger's family, who have lived in Britain for a decade, are discussing “a fitting local farewell” in Sydney – the city that made him famous.
While Granger was born in Melbourne, the self-taught chef's restaurant empire was born in Sydney when he launched his first 'Bills' restaurant in Sydney's Darlinghurst in 1992.
The family of late Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger (pictured) are still undecided on a key detail about his memorial service, reports claim
Bill went on to own an empire of 18 cafes and restaurants around the world, including Japan, Hawaii and London.
The chef was credited with inventing a breakfast item that has come to define a generation: the humble avocado on toast.
Bill wrote fourteen cookbooks, created five TV series and was recently honored with the Medal of the Order of Australia in January 2023.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Granger's family, who have lived in Britain for a decade, are discussing “a fitting local farewell” in Sydney – the city that made him famous
While Granger was born in Melbourne, the self-taught chef's restaurant empire was born in Sydney when he founded his first 'Bills' restaurant in Sydney's Darlinghurst in 1992 (pictured)
He will be remembered as the 'King of Breakfast' for turning unpretentious food into something special full of sunshine and for encouraging the growth of Australian casual and communal dining around the world.
Granger's death was announced by his family in a heartbreaking Instagram post.
“He will be deeply missed by all, with his loss felt most deeply by his adored family, who are grateful for all the love and support given,” it said.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Granger announce that he passed away on December 25 at the age of 54.”
'Bill, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully in hospital with his wife Natalie Elliott and three daughters, Edie, Inès and Bunny, at his bedside in their adopted home in London.'
Born in Melbourne, Bill was a self-taught chef who became a celebrated global restaurateur and food writer with a career spanning more than 30 years