Famous grill chef Peter De Clercq (56) unexpectedly passed away

Peter De Clercq, a renowned grill chef and co-founder of Restaurant Elckerlijc, has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 56. He was part of the Belgian team that won the world barbecue title in 2003. Although he had stepped back from the restaurant in recent years, his legacy remains significant. The cause of his death is currently unclear, with investigations ongoing. De Clercq authored several books on grilling and co-hosted the TV show Grillmasters with Seppe Nobels.