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Emotional Rick Stein, 78, Issues Statement After Sandbanks Visit
Rick Stein said the evening showed how restaurants can support community life as guests shared drinks, nibbles and conversation.
Celebrity chef Rick Stein visited Rick Stein Sandbanks on the millionaire's peninsula in Poole Harbour over the weekend, accompanied by his wife, Sas, for drinks and nibbles with regulars.
The 79-year-old chef maintains a business portfolio spanning Padstow, Marlborough, Newquay, Winchester, Australia, and Sandbanks after decades as a television regular on global travel and cooking shows.
Reflecting on Instagram, Stein described the evening as 'emotional' while witnessing a 'special sunset over Poole harbour,' praising staff member Kat and the Twice Cooked Crab soufflé he shared with Sas.
Stein noted the restaurant's profound value to the community, observing that many regulars dine there seeking companionship and highlighting the 'magic of restaurants' in creating social connection.
His extensive career includes the Long Weekend BBC series across Europe and culinary adventures in India; Stein opened his first Marlborough restaurant in 2016, marking his sixth establishment in England.