Who is chef Russell Norman’s wife Jules?
TV CHEF Russell Norman has sadly passed away, aged just 57.
The restaurant-owner was beloved by fans, and leaves behind his wife Jules and their children.
Who is chef Russell Norman’s wife Jules?
Jules McNally is known for being the wife of Russell Norman, and is also mother to his children.
Not much else is known about her, but she previously opened up about their relationship.
Speaking to The Independent in 2012, she said: “Unsurprisingly, food has always played an important part in our relationship.
“Russell wooed me with lovingly made dishes such as pea and mint risotto and I, then, was too intimidated to cook for him for two years.
“Before marriage and babies, on our frequent trips to Venice, we’d drift around the bacari scoffing baccala mantecato (which still tastes of romance to me) and getting rather smiley on prosecco and negroni.
“We’d talk about how great it’d be to eat and drink like that back home.”
She added: “Our date nights are precious and when we eat out in others people’s restaurants I’ve learned to make sure Russell sits facing the wall to prevent him doing his restaurant analysis over my shoulder.
“We share a love of unfussy food and are guilty of terrible inverse snobbery about effortful cooking – anything presented as a tower or with a foam.”
Did Russell Norman have any children?
During his life Russell had three children.
He had his son Ollie from a previous relationship.
Together with Jules, he welcomed two daughters – Martha and Mabel.
How did Russell Norman die?
On November 24, 2023, it was revealed Norman had sadly passed away after a short health battle.
It is reported his family were with him when he died.
His business partner Richard Beatty, who co-founded restaurants Spuntino and Polpo with Russell, paid tribute to his “best friend”.
He said: “It is with the greatest sadness I announce the loss of my best friend Russell Norman.
“After a short battle in hospital, he died surrounded by family and friends.
“Russell is survived by his wife and three children, I ask that you respect the privacy of his family, friends and colleagues at this time.”
What restaurants did Russell Norman open?
Russell is best known for starting the Polpo chain of restaurants.
He also is responsible for their spin-offs Spuntino and Polpetto.
Russell made waves in the London restaurant scene by inventing the concept of small plates, as well as re-popularising the classic Negroni.
Brutto, his current restaurant, will remain open under the custodianship of his son Ollie, along with Jules.