A top British chef is having to close his restaurant after losing his senses of taste and smell to COVID-19.
In a Daily Mail report, Mark Sebastian Fisher, the owner of Sebastians Restaurant With Rooms, in Oswestry, Shropshire, revealed plans to close the restaurant after COVID left him without critical senses.
Sebastians has enjoyed two AA Rosettes, two forks in the Michelin guide, coveted spots in food guides including The Good Food Guide and five-star reviews on Trip Advisor.
“I lost all sense of taste and smell due to Covid and now I’m reliant on other members of family and staff before we send food out,” he said.
He also added that the rising inflation and business costs also played a part in the decision.
“We have been here for 33 years, I’ll be 55 next year,” said Mark, who trained with top chefs in France and Switzerland.
“Our three children have had to work here, practically since they were born, and they are at a time where they all have full-time jobs, and we want them to go and do their own thing.
“Costs are going to be crippling for restaurants next year, so I think you will find a lot of restaurants will be closing.”
