Tributes have flooded in for talented chef Paul Kitching after his sudden death at the age of 61, praising him as a "genius" and "one of Britain's greatest chefs".
Born in Gateshead, the acclaimed chef was beloved by diners for his inventive dishes, running the Juniper restaurant in Manchester where he won a Michelin Star for his work in 1997. Paul then made the move to Edinburgh with his partner Katie O'Brien in 2008 and the pair set up the popular 21212 restaurant in the city, picking up yet another Michelin Star in 2010.
Katie announced the news of her partner's death on the 21212 Twitter page, posting a photo of Paul alongside the caption: "My love is gone. But what a love."
