There were 130 friends and family who attended the service. A service was held because last year only 30 people were allowed to attend his funeral so this was an opportunity for more people to celebrate his life.

During the service there were four tributes from chefs and after the service people headed to Westminster College for refreshments and to discuss their favourite memories of Andrew Bennett.

Andrew Green, chief executive of the Craft Guild of Chefs, led the tributes to our former chair. Green said: “He was a friend, colleague and an industry luminaire who will be extremely missed.

“A much loved chef and friend to many, he had a successful and full career, mentored many people along their chosen path, and was always full of life, cracking jokes, whilst at the same time being an inspiration to the youth. Andrew undertook much charitable work over the years, raising large sums of money for good causes.”