🕯 Allison Devine lit a candle So sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed watching Ross on BBC1's Ready Steady Cook. Thoughts and prayers with you x Allison Devine UK

🌷 Jude & Roger Harwood gave a flower To the funniest guy around. A true scholar and a gentleman. Sleep tight and fly high. From the Chauffeur - Roger

🌷 Jude & Roger Harwood gave a flower I will treasure our precious time together and thank you for the wonderful ball we had together, Soar high and fly free, unshackled, and continue your travelling of the Universe and beyond. The world is now minus one big huge sparkling diamond. I adore you. Sleep tight Babe- Jude

🕯 Chrissy Dickinson lit a candle Such a great Chef will be sadly missed I remember watching you on Ready Steading Cook. Rest In Peace.

🕯 Karen Cook lit a candle Fond memories with George Guzzio, my signed Cook book, Ready Steay Cook, a wonderful all rounder. Karen

🕯 Sebastian Scholze lit a candle First of all my deepest condolences to the family. Ross and i met in India when he came to Chennai to work there as a chef 08/09 for Kipling's Cafe. It was my first time in Asia and he made it unforgettable to me. He taught me a lot about life, his sense of humor was fantastic and his positive and optimistic ...more

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🌷 Tracey Abbott gave a flower Hey Ross, only one year of drinking beers in Shadows, not long enough. Thanks for taking me back there, and to undergrad times too. Miss you, Trace.

🌷 Jude & Roger Harwood gave a flower Died too young, suddenly and unfairly and one paper short of his fourth degree. My beloved adored CJ, you have left me, silently, without waiting for me to come home to you. What fun we have had - 7 hour lunches, longer degustation dinners, too much wine, talking too loud, laughing too long, telling each other ...more

🕯 Mark & Sue Birmingham lit a candle Ross - You lit up a room when you walked in; you sparkled your way through life and it has been such a pleasure to know you. Your stories made us laugh right to the end of your precious life. You will be missed by so many people. We hope that your journey through the next life is as vibrant as this one has been...more

🌷 Wendy Mead gave a flower My deepest condolences to Anne, Kirsten and family. After Ross visited Taradale high school I had to come clean and tell my daughters that I had gone to Sunday School with him. They wanted to know if he was just as funny, charming and brilliant "back then". I said he was as wonderful as his mum - my Sunday School teacher...more

🕯 Cindi Lucas lit a candle What a huge loss for the world. I'll miss our lunches and fabulous chats, your wicked sense of humour, optimism and massive intellect. Bet you're checking the grammar of every post! It was such a pleasure to know you, condolences to your family. Cindi x

🕯 Karen clark lit a candle Ross, you were such a special person to me. Words cannot express how much I loved you. We traveled, laughed and cried together. The stories we told late into the night, the times you stayed and cooked for me creating chaos in my kitchen. You will never be forgotten. We were planing our next Journey together and one day I...more

🕯 Robin Cleveland lit a candle Condolences to your family who have lost such a wonderful person. We met at uni then shared a grungy student flat in Grey Lynn. The meals he produced were out of this world. I was always delighted when our paths crossed and last saw him when he was in the UK at Christmas. I will remember Ross as a person with a ...more

🕯 Lisa Castles lit a candle My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of such a great person. I attended Taradale High School with Ross, he was my cooking buddy in Home Economics he was so full of life so much fun to be around, if I forgot my ingredients he would either say to me no worrys I bought extra or we can wing this girl. You wil...more

🕯 Antony Harris lit a candle I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to Ross's family. A very sad loss. I worked with Ross at the Canal Brasserie I think I gave him his first professional chef's position! He great to work with, bright, cheeky , talented, we shared lots of good times whilst still managing to produce truly great food!! Ross was ...more

🕯 Liz Nichols lit a candle My Darling Ross, we had some fun, didn't we? Too much alcohol, too many non-PC comments, so much laughter, so many intellectual conversations... And even at the end when it was hard to talk, you still gave me time on the phone. You will always be in my heart because I can't bear to leave such a big hole in it. Your bed ...more

I lived with Ross when I moved to London. He was so kind to me and always such a generous host. We laughed a lot and he taught me so much - he also made me blush more than anyone else I've ever met! A wonderful guy, never forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this dreadfully sad time. Ruth xx

🕯 Brenda Mathers lit a candle I was so saddened to hear of your passing. You were one of the first friends I had at primary school and I know you will be missed by all those who loved you and all the wonderful friends you made along the way. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. Sleep well my friend.

🕯 Lynn Hillsdon lit a candle Ross, Such a special, talented guy in so many ways. From cookery courses, to my kitchen,18 course Thai banquet for my birthday,we had so much fun in prep alone! Intellectual conversations, phone calls from all parts of the world... will miss you dearly and those wonderful emails.Trip to the Oceanic museum in Monaco an...more

🕯 Dale Stafford lit a candle God bless Ross a lovely man and taken too soon.. very sad.

🕯 Sandra Bell lit a candle We met Ross as our son has a peanut allergy. He was very kind and spent time explaining more about the allery than any doctors have ever told us. He understood what our son was going through and afterwards kept in touch until he left the UK through Martin. We will always be grateful for the kindness.

🕯 ocean Jane Crawley-Hartrick lit a candle Really sad. Will always remember your fantastic people of humor. You where the coolest nerd I have ever met. You really made something wonderful of your life God bless you will be missed. X

🕯 Raelene Cronin lit a candle I have fond memories of an earnest little 6 year old at Greenmeadows School presenting his news. "i'm going to be a Marine Biologist when I grow up!" Then proceeded to give the Latin names for his collection of shells to an open mouthed class and teacher! Ross you were the only child in my teaching career that couln't...more

🕯 Suzanne Burns lit a candle So very sad to hear of your passing Ross. I will always remember going to your house when we were at school and seeing your collection of aquatic things. Seeing you again at the Food and Wine Festival and seeing you stop everything to come over and give me a huge hug. You will be sadly missed by all. Condolences to yo...more

🕯 Catherine Connolly lit a candle Sadden to hear of your passing You left your footprints on this earth Now you leave footprints in Heavan Catherine and Irene Connolly

🕯 Mary Gregory lit a candle Dear Ross, I was shocked when Mum & Kirsten were called to Auckland as you were doing so well. I remember so much about you as a small child to a grown man. You were always full of fun, very kind, generous and so much more. I will always remember our port drinking days, whenever you returned from overseas, what a hango...more

🕯 Travis Martel lit a candle RIP Ross I knew you back in the days of Meeanee play centre , in later years I use to follow you on TV on ready steady cook I even drought your cookbook and loved creating your dishes Travis Martel

🕯 lisa chant lit a candle I too have fond memories of a student who really put the zing in the room. I'm teaching Maori development (at Auckland uni), and Ross manages to get the sex life of a sperm whale into the class discussion! He then brought the most divine chocolate brownie for the class to share while they did their exams. Most importantl...more

🕯 David Garnett lit a candle We had many times together and every time was a great time, you epitomized fun, wit, intellect, creativity, entertainment and love. I cannot begin to say how much we will miss you. love Janene, Dave and Bradley

🕯 Samantha Gray lit a candle My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Ann, Kirsten and all Ross' family and friends. RIP my gorgeous, fantastically intelligent and super witty friend. You were so talented and you had a sense of humour as dry as a James Bond Martini - and the looks to match. I miss you already and I'm so sad you are gone so cruelly ...more

🕯 Norman Burden lit a candle Our thoughts are with you Anne and Kirsten. Such an intellect, such a talent, and such a wicked sense of humor! (Who's going to send me those un-pc emails now!). Don't think I've known anyone with such a broad knowledge. When you took Mum and Dad on a cab tour of London, even the cab driver commented that he was learni...more

🕯 Faye Godfrey lit a candle So sorry to hear this, deepest sympathies to your family. Hugely respected your work. Sweet dreams Ross. The stars are shining a little brighter now you're there. Faye & Oliver Godfrey (friends in the UK)

🕯 jenny Morris lit a candle Im so sad to hear of your Passing Dear Ross, you are so special, I had such wonderful times cooking with you in South Africa, so much laughter and mischief, you are so special, rest in peace my friend!!

🌷 Nidhi Arora gave a flower R.I.P

🕯 gillian blackburne lit a candle Rossi and I met many years ago when Rossi made his journey from Kathmandu to London in a Bedford army truck. The first of many journeys together both literally and metaphorically. Rossi had the wickedest sense of humour and naughtiest laugh. I can hear him now. The fiersect intellect curiosity and passion for ...more

🕯 Peter and Dorothy Burden lit a candle Our heartfelt sympathy and love to Anne Kirsten Allan and family. Ross you were an inspiration Who needs to read about individual items when you walk through London Museums with Ross, the information just kept flowing. We concur what others have said Ross - your wicked sense of humour, your nonPC jokes,your...more

🕯 Mark Bird lit a candle Ross not sure what to say. Very sad to hear you are gone, I remember your warmth and friendship Mark B, London Uk

🕯 Stephan Sloane lit a candle Our thoughts and condolences to you Anne and Kirsten, another unique kiwi taken way too soon. Ross it was a pleasure meeting you many years ago. The Sloane family.

🕯 Anthony Gould lit a candle So shocked and saddened to receive this terrible news. My thoughts are with Ross' family and friends. Ross and I worked together on a project of him opening a fish restaurant locally before he left the UK for NZ. I will miss his lovely long e-mails which he sent out regularly from New Zealand. Anthony G London

🕯 Amanda Woodward lit a candle Very sad to hear about you passing away. Watched you many times on TV . A very funny, talented guy who was a credit to his trade. RIP xx

🕯 ulrike granzau lit a candle I came to the United Kingdom in 1993 and watched every program Ross took part. He always had an enchanting smile and his cooking skills were fantastic. I am shocked and saddened about his untimely death. I hope that you will have lots of time to show people 'up there' how to cook. I will miss your lovely face! RIP U...more

I first met Ross when he hosted a wonderful documentary called Tasting England for the Food Network. Ross was one of the most brilliant and fun people I've ever worked with. We became lifelong friends. He hosted my wife and baby when we first moved to London, joined us for many a good dinner and conversation at our flat in Hampstead, and always ...more

🕯 Liz Nichols lit a candle Ross Burden, who has died aged 45 after undergoing treatment for leukaemia, was a celebrity chef who espoused the virtues of using local seasonal produce. He first came to public attention as a contestant in the TV cookery competition MasterChef, then became a regular on the BBC series Ready Steady Cook and a favourite p...more

🕯 webber lorraine joy lit a candle Young, inspiring, talented, drive, enthusiasm ........... and we were so lucky to see a great soul imparting their persona on of my TV. Not fair you were taken too young and with such a lot to impart. We will miss you.