Tributes Paid to NI Entrepreneur and 'Chef Like No Other' After Death Aged 54

Tributes paid to NI entrepreneur and 'chef like no other' after death aged 54

"Simon remains with us in the stories we share, the things he taught us and the warmth he has left behind"

Simon Dougan: Tributes paid to 'a chef like no other' following death of Yellow Door proprietor

Heartfelt tributes have been expressed following the death of well-known chef and hospitality business owner Simon Dougan MBE, proprietor of top catering firm Yellow Door.

Tributes pour in following passing of celebrated chef and Yellow Door founder Simon Dougan

A Co Armagh – and wider culinary – community has been left shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of renowned chef, entrepreneur and founder of the award-winning Yellow Door deli and catering brand, Simon Dougan – aged just 54. Simon, who had been a familiar face on the artisan scene for many years, opened up on his battle with pancreatic cancer last year. “It was out of the blue, I just had a sore back and ended up in hospital for three wee…